The Elixir

Chris’s weekly reflections on living a happier, healthier life.

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The Magic of Noticing

Remember when we were kids and words failed us—but our fingers didn’t? When something captured our curiosity, we simply pointed.

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A Straight-Up Failure

As you know, my big goal this year was to run 50 miles. I’d been training for months. The race was set for Saturday, 24th February, in Cornwall—The Arc of Attrition. But here’s…

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Creating Temporal Landmarks

By the second Friday of January—often dubbed ‘Quitters’ Day’—nearly half of all New Year’s resolutions start to unravel. How are those shiny resolutions holding up for you?

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I've worked everyday for three weeks straight at Bath Christmas Market. Today? I’m exhausted—burnt out, yes—but also deeply touched and inspired. Here’s a recap of the…

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