When winter arrives in the UK, marshlands come alive with a variety of bird species, offering fantastic opportunities for winter bird photography in UK marshlands. For amateur wildlife photographers, the colder months are a perfect time to head out with their cameras, especially as migratory birds flock to these areas for food and shelter. Though the season comes with its own set of challenges—like the lack of natural cover—there are plenty of ways to capture breathtaking shots of birds in their winter habitats.

The Beauty of Winter in Marshlands

In winter, UK marshlands undergo a stunning transformation. The landscape becomes frosted, with open skies and reflective water offering endless possibilities for creative winter bird photography. One of the perks of the season is that the lack of vegetation makes it easier to spot birds out in the open, which is ideal for photographers. However, this also means less cover for sneaking up on them, so it’s important to be patient and strategic when setting up your shots.

​Which Birds Can You Spot?

If you're wondering which birds to photograph in UK marshlands during winter, you're in for a treat. This season attracts a variety of species, many of which are rare or migratory.

Below are some of the top birds to look out for:

​Waders

Marshlands are home to numerous wading birds, and winter brings species like redshanks, curlews, and lapwings. These birds are often seen feeding along mudflats, making them a perfect target for photographing birds in UK marshes in winter conditions. Their distinct shapes and feeding behaviors create dynamic photo opportunities, especially during the soft winter light.

​Waterfowl

​Winter is also a great time to photograph waterfowl in UK marshlands, such as teal, wigeon, and pintail. These birds often form large flocks, which can make for dramatic photos, especially if you capture them in flight. Early mornings, when mist covers the marsh, can add an extra layer of atmosphere to your shots. Learning how to photograph birds in UK marshes in winter conditions means working with both the weather and the landscape to get the best results.

Short-eared Owls

Marshlands offer a rare opportunity to capture short-eared owls in flight during the day, which is quite unusual for most owls. These owls can be spotted hunting over the wetlands, providing an exciting challenge for those looking to photograph birds of prey in winter.

Hen Harrier

One of the most elusive birds you can photograph in UK marshes is the hen harrier, a bird of prey that glides low over the wetlands. It’s a rare and rewarding sight for birdwatchers and photographers alike. If you’re aiming to capture this beautiful predator, early morning or late afternoon light is your best bet.

Brent Geese

​Winter also brings the arrival of brent geese, which migrate from Siberia to the UK. Their striking black-and-white markings and V-shaped flight formations make them ideal for anyone looking to capture winter bird species in UK marshlands. These geese gather in large numbers, making it easier to spot and photograph them as they fly over the wetlands.

Winter Photography Challenges

When it comes to winter bird photography in UK marshlands, the season brings a few unique challenges. The colder weather means fewer leaves on trees, providing less cover for you as a photographer. While this makes birds easier to spot, it also means you’ll need to be more mindful of your approach to avoid scaring them away.

​Additionally, cold temperatures can take a toll on your camera gear, so bring extra batteries, as they tend to drain faster in winter. Dressing warmly in layers and wearing waterproof clothing will help you stay comfortable during long periods of stillness.

Top Tips for Capturing Great Shots

Utilize the Golden Hours
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Winter days are short, but they come with some of the best lighting conditions for photography. The soft light at sunrise and sunset offers the perfect backdrop for photographing winter bird species in UK marshlands. Birds tend to be more active during these times, so plan your outings around the golden hours for the best results. Pro Tip: Positioning the sun so that it's directly behind the winter bird, or 15-20 degrees either side of it, can create dramatic lighting that will help your images come to life. 

Bring a Telephoto Lens
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A good telephoto lens is essential for bird photography in UK marshlands. A lens with a focal length of 300mm or more will allow you to capture detailed shots from a distance, ensuring that you don’t disturb the birds while they’re feeding or flying. If you're serious about improving your skills in how to photograph birds in UK marshes during winter, investing in quality equipment will make all the difference. A tripod is also a must, allowing stability and sharp bird photos. 

Be Prepared for Changing Weather

One of the most exciting aspects of photographing migratory birds in UK marshlands during winter is the constantly changing weather. Misty mornings, frosty landscapes, and even light snowfall can add dramatic effects to your images. Keep an eye on the forecast and be prepared for sudden shifts in weather, which can provide some of the most breathtaking photo opportunities.

Patience and Persistence
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When it comes to wildlife photography in UK marshes for beginners, patience is your greatest asset. Birds won’t always appear when you want them to, and sometimes it takes hours of waiting to get that perfect shot. But when the moment finally comes, all the effort will be worth it.

Conclusion

Winter marshlands in the UK are a treasure trove for bird photographers. The combination of beautiful landscapes and diverse bird species creates endless opportunities for stunning wildlife photography in UK marshlands. Although the cold and lack of cover can be challenging, the rewards of capturing birds in their natural habitat during winter make it a truly rewarding experience. So, grab your camera, wrap up warm, and head out to explore the marshes this winter!

- Jacob J. Watson-Howland

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Autumn is an amazing time for wildlife photography, especially if you're into capturing the beauty of birds in their natural habitat. The changing leaves, soft light, and flurry of activity make this season ideal for stunning shots. However, it also brings some challenges, like unpredictable weather, shorter days, and the need to blend into the environment without disturbing the birds. Here’s a friendly guide on how to dress, set up a hide, and what equipment to take when photographing small birds in the UK forests during autumn.

Dressing for Success: Blending in and Staying Comfortable
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When heading into the forest for bird photography, what you wear is as important as the camera gear you carry. Birds are sensitive to movement and colour, so dressing to blend into the autumn scenery is key to getting close enough for that perfect shot. 

Let’s explore the best clothing for autumn bird photography in the forest:

1. Camouflage Clothing
Neutral tones like greens, browns, and greys are perfect for blending in with the forest. Avoid bright colors at all costs—birds are quick to notice anything that stands out, and you don’t want to scare them away. Some photographers invest in camouflage jackets, trousers, and even face masks, but simple earth-toned clothing will work just as well if you're on a budget.

2. Layer Up
Autumn weather can be unpredictable. Mornings are often chilly, but it can warm up as the day progresses. Wear layers that you can add or remove as needed. A moisture-wicking base layer will keep sweat off your skin, a warm mid-layer like fleece will trap heat, and a waterproof outer layer is essential in case of rain. Being warm and dry will keep you out in the field longer, which increases your chances of capturing those perfect shots.

3. Footwear Matters
A sturdy pair of waterproof boots is a must. Forest floors can be muddy and slippery, especially after rain. Opt for boots with good ankle support to navigate uneven terrain comfortably and safely. Pair them with thick, moisture-wicking socks to keep your feet warm and dry throughout the day.

4. Gloves and Hats
Lightweight gloves that still allow you to handle your camera are a good idea, as fingers can quickly get cold. A hat, especially in neutral colours, can also help regulate your temperature while keeping your head and ears warm.

Bonjour! Here's your weekly dose of wisdom I've learnt to help you better understand yourself and the world around you.
Something New I’ve Learnt
‘It’s what you do, not how you do it’
‘Being busy is a form of laziness’
MED= minimum effective dose, frequently mentioned by bestselling author and investor Tim Ferriss.
The minimum amount of input required to obtain a desired outcome. Instead of focusing on getting the most work done, aim to get the most important work done, and ignore the rest. Ask yourself: what are the one or two tasks that, if completed, will relieve the most anxiety and energy? What is the one task that will give you more time to focus on other tasks if completed? What are the few tasks that have been stuck on your to-do lists for days, weeks or months?
Write a list of 2-5 tasks that answer these questions. Tomorrow morning, start with the most important task you have listed. If you’re stuck deciding which task to do first, look at your list of tasks and answer this:
Which of these tasks, if completed, will move me closer to my desired outcome/goal the most? Do that task. Ignore the rest. Set a 3-hour timer to complete the aforementioned task, uninterrupted without distraction. This means no social media, phones, or interaction with others.
Once you’re 5 minutes deep into your important task, you’ll realise that it’s easier than you thought it’d be. Prioritisation, doing the few worthwhile tasks great, ignoring small unimportant tasks and caring more about what you do rather than how you do it is how you can get more, using 80% less time and effort.


A Question to Answer:
What are things you do that could be better systemised to reduce decision fatigue?
Decision fatigue (DF) worsens our decisions when we have to make too many. A great way to reduce DF is to create systems for repetitive tasks. Whether it’s the time of day you walk your poodle, the day of the week you go on that treacherous 5k run, or you go monk mode on the last weekend of each month (yes that’s a new addition to my monthly routine!). All repetitive tasks should be added to your daily, weekly or monthly system. Here are some tips to help you create an effective system:

1. As mentioned before, have no more than one important task to do daily. For example, I write this newsletter every Monday. That’s my only brain-draining task for today. Other important tasks can be completed if they don’t require many brain points, such as physical tasks (ie running or gym).
2. Use apps like Google Calendar to help schedule repetitive tasks, rather than relying on memory. I’ve started using this app the last few weeks, and it’s great. You can set up the task for it to repeat every week. A notification will appear 30 minutes before the starting time. This allows past-you to decide what you do each day, rather than present-you panicking and doing 10 unimportant tasks that won’t move you closer to your goals.
3. Review your repetitive tasks. Every month do an 80/20 analysis of your important tasks. Are they still giving me the biggest returns? Or are they becoming a burden? What other new tasks am I putting off that will give me better results? What would these tasks look like if they were easy/fun? These are questions to ask yourself every month.

Today, I answered this question by refining my current weekly routine. Making sure I only have one big task per day. Which has to be completed in 2-3 hours. This gives me more time to do the fun stuff, like birdwatching, reading Walden and self-help books, and video/photo wildlife during this lovely time of year.
Now it’s your turn to answer that question, what are the small things you should ignore to allow you to complete the 1-2 big long-term goals that will get you closer to your dreams?


A Quote I’m Pondering, A Book I’m (Finally) Reading and Peculiar New Hobby I’ve Found
‘The grand necessity of life is warmth, to keep the vital heat in us’- Walden by Henry David Thoreau
This Quote, like many I sprinkle in my writing, is often paraphrased. Why? Because my hippocampus remembers the general gist of the message behind it, rather than the word-for-word text. If I focus too hard on remembering the quote word for word it’s not only a waste of brain points but also an error of focus. I want to remember the meaning behind the message; and how to take action from it; rather than the correct sequence of wording.
‘Sorry sir, we don’t have Walden’.
It was my 4th failed attempt of the day. I’d tried every bookshop, library and antique shop in town. For a supposed American literacy classic, it was a damn difficult book to find. This had now become a mission of mine. To find Walden in an English bookstore.
The older the better was my original thought. That same day searching every corner of town for Thoreau’s classic had also led to a new hobby of collecting old books from second-hand bookstores. In particular, bird books. I’d found a UK Birdbook from the 1980s, unlike any other I’d seen from my post-2000s era. The book contained seldom images. Instead, a wide array of fascinating illustrations of every bird one could find in the UK, at the time. It was a time capsule when most bird populations were of greater abundance than they are now. However, it was clear that it seemed to be the beginning of the decline for almost all species here in the UK. With whispers of DDT (a now-banned pesticide that destroyed bird-of-prey populations) echoed throughout.
The attention to detail of illustrations was mirrored in the descriptions. Scroll to the back pages and find the science, and in my opinion, art of ornithology. Pages showing the migratory routes of birds, and ways to record birdsong using your car battery (don’t try it, use your phone) added another depth to the book. Now, I have no clue how up-to-date these pages are, but that’s beside the point. The care, detail and breadth of knowledge in these old bird books by far outweigh the books of today. And can be found for a fraction of the price, both in-store and online. Go get yourself a bargain and look at how times have changed. This can be applied to books of any genre. 80% of the information in the older books will be as correct as overpriced books today. The difference is the price and wisdom available in these old but gold pages are far superior. It’d be rude not to go and grab yourself one, don’t miss out!
Anyway, back to Walden. You would’ve guessed by now that I did find it. Otherwise, why would I be quoting it? No, I did not steal it online, travel to America to find an original (search up the price of an OG copy online for your weekly shock) or search the black market for a plagiarised version. I am no thief, nor am I willing to travel that far for an 1800s stoic book. Or am I?
‘This county is very flat. Why are there so many deer and hares?’ I can see why it’s the driest county in England, my sunglasses haven’t left my eyes the entire 3-hour car journey. To say my hands weren’t a tad clammy, my heart punching a slightly higher tempo than usual, would be a fib. My first cross (well, up) country drive on the motorway was the opposite of what I imagined. Traffic jams, lanes full of huge lorries and boy racers undertaking causing collisions left right and centre were all a figment of my imagination.
Sunday morning sunshine helped. It was clear roads from home to destination. Time for a 10-day mini-retirement in Norfolk. The UK’s driest, and arguably best, county for birdwatching. Look North you have the Wash, a vast estuary and marshland, which many geese; hundreds of thousands to be exact; live in throughout the year. Look West and South you have Breckland, the closest imitation of the European Steppes you’ll find in the UK. It’s super dry, acidic and sandy. The abundance of Heaths allows all kinds of unusual creatures to reside here. Including the Nightjar, an elusive, mythical-looking moth-eater which migrates here every summer. I’m searching for them over the coming nights. Look East and you’ll find the world-renowned Norfolk Broads, a vast wetland full of rare flora and fauna. The countryside, most of the county, is full of fields, hedgerows and meadows where the ghostly Barn Owl hunt, Roe Deer wander and Brown Hare run. Every country lane, field border, and corner has a wildlife surprise waiting for you to witness.
This sounds like a great place to document wildlife with a camera. How convenient for me! It’s also an ideal place to sit under an ancient tree in a water meadow and read Walden. But as you know too well, I still haven’t found said book. That was all about to change.
I set foot in Norwich. The streets were narrow with old houses on either side, like any Old English city that hadn’t been completely flattened by the Germans in World War 2. The street itself wasn’t cobbled, like you’d see in Canterbury, it was flat and brick red-grey in colour. It ruined the ancient charm of the town. I had one mission: find Walden.
My first attempt; a modern bookstore called the Book Hive. It was rather snug and was situated on a street corner. I go straight to the man on the counter and ask if they have Walden. No faffing about trying to find it myself. Most times I had asked for said book the first reaction was always a pause to think, which always added a bit of tension and anticipation. However, this encounter was the polar opposite. I ask the man whether he had Walden in his store and, in an instant, he turns to his right and collects a small pocketbook from a nearby shelf. There it was clasped in his palms. A petit, modern cover. A small forest of watercoloured trees covered the face of the book. Amongst the trees, a small cabin is subtly placed below the golden text ‘Walden’ in the centre. There it was! I’d finally found the book. 4th time’s a charm! Although there were seldom vintage copies, beggars can’t be choosers. I immediately started delving into Thoreau’s stoic pages, but a part of me still longed for an old copy of this book. There’s a certain magic about the brown pages, dusty smell and leather feel of an older book. It’s not only more sustainable than buying newer copies, but it is also a piece of history. The best vintage books are the ones which have the owner’s name, or a message to the receiver of the book. It adds an extra story to the storybook. Though no location I’d visited seemed to have a vintage version of Walden, that was all about to change.
Enter Cley. A classic Norfolkian village. Narrow streets with seldom pavements, an old Windmill overlooking a creek and salt marsh toward the North Sea and grey flint cobbled cottages cover every street you encounter. Scenic to say the least. There’s a great demand for housing in the South-West, as many properties are bought as second homes by ‘down-from-londoners’. I have seldom doubt in my skull that, if not happening at present, this will also emerge as a common issue in this spectacular Eastern county. It has the perfect ingredients of plentiful greenspace, abundant coastline, splendid architecture and postcard towns to create a cocktail of demand for the affluent and van life influencers to immigrate to Norfolk. It is a probable problem for patriotic locals, I suspect. I am seldom different to these two groups aforementioned, my one alibi was where I was staying for the week. My partner’s grandparents have lived in Norfolk their entire lives. Before going to a cafe for a long-awaited coffee, I stepped foot in an antiquarian shop A small but rather wide antique bookstore. Could this be the store I’ve been looking for to find vintage Walden?
I had to try. Though I’d already spent £10.99 on a new copy two days prior, the possible chance of finding a super old vintage copy seemed more fitting for this 1800s book. My ever more apparent urge to collect old books intrigued me to open the glass door. To find the store lady sitting and reading a book herself. Slow day at the office.
‘Do you have Walden, by Henry David Thoreau?’ this was my sixth time asking this question at a different bookstore in just a week. The lady; who was short, middle-aged with brown short hair; paused and thought. What was merely a few seconds felt like a 10-minute pause. ‘Ooh, we had it, but it was bought last week’. Damn it. She looked on a shelf beside the wooden counter nevertheless. ‘Aah, here it is!’.
Presented to me, a blank maroon leather cover with intricate creases and pages so brown they could’ve been stained with breakfast tea. ’Thoreau’s Walden with an Intro by R.W. Emerson’. Promising. I check the first pages, for a date. ‘1901’. £15 for a copy of Walden, older than my Edwardian house, with an introduction of Thoreau by his mentor, who happened to be one of the most influential American philosophers, Ralph Waldo Emerson. Result! This intro, which gives great insight into the author of the book, is absent from the modern copy. Another result was the original owner’s name written on the front page ‘James A. Masters’. Whoever he may be.
That’s the full story of how I stumbled upon the book and the quote I’ve chosen. Now revisiting the quote:
‘The grand necessity of life is warmth, to keep the vital heat in us’
Here are my thoughts on it:
Thoreau concludes that warmth is the need for survival. Food, shelter and clothing are all secondary inputs that maintain a core body temperature of 37.5C. This allows our vital organs to operate at a near-perfect level. Food is the fuel of our metabolic engine, it’s the dry wood added to the fire to keep us burning at this precise temperature. Allowing cell A to go to B, C to turn into D, and E to be removed from F at the right frequency, and for the correct amount of time.
Shelter, both on-body as clothing and off-body in the form of housing, maintains our core temperature. Henry proves that these necessities; often thought to have to be acquired by a 9-5 pm, 5-days-a-week, 48-weeks-a-year employment in a sub-optimal, unfulfilling and brain-deteriorating job force-fed by society; can be accessed without such a mind rotting form of ‘earning a living’. Stop and think about that phrase. ‘Earn’ a living. One must ‘earn’ their unconsented existence because another bundle of specialised cells that happens to be 99.9% genetically identical to you decided that was the rule of life? Thoreau shows that these rules are intangible. A change in environment results in a change in behaviour. Thoreau’s disappearing act to the woods for 2 years and 2 months shows a change in environment results in a change of priorities, thus a change in necessities and a change in views. A realisation that the commonplace way of living is a burden. A burden to our mental and physical health. Whenever you’re on the side of the majority, step back and reflect. You may realise you’re amongst the sheep being controlled by a shepherd, and the rats running the race to win a zero-sum game. Who wants that? I sure don’t. The message isn’t to retreat to the woods and live off the land, necessarily. It’s to be aware that most people are playing a game they didn’t sign up for, and that the grass is often greener away from the noise, closer to the trees and streams. A man has two lives, one starts when he’s born, and the other starts when he realises he only has one.
A Song I’m Listening To
Lady- Hear Me Tonight by Modjo. High performers often listen to albums or songs on repeat as a means of meditative focus. Enabling them to enter a flow state. The tempo and beat of this tune are very repetitive but catchy. Today I’ve been trying it for the first time, with solid results of increased flow state focus. Try yourself with a song or album you find meditative.
Something to Avoid
Knowing what not to do gives us an idea of what we can do. So here’s something to avoid:
Energy-draining people. It’s often said you’re the sum of the 5 people you spend the most time with. Though this may not be entirely true, it still should be noted that the people you spend the most time with can seriously affect you, both in a positive and negative manner.
Think about your goals and ideal version of yourself. Do those around you fuel and support that? Or do they drain and discourage you? Choose your people wisely, people.
That’s all for this week, I hope you have a happy day.
-Jacob

Hi All! Here's your weekly dose of wisdom I've learnt to help you better understand yourself and the world.

Something New I’ve Learnt
This week I learnt Erikson's theory of psychosocial development. It explains how people grow and change throughout their lives. He believed that as we grow, we face different challenges or "crises" that help shape our personalities.
There are 8 stages in Erikson's theory, starting from when we are babies and going all the way to old age. At each stage, we have to figure out how to deal with a new challenge. If we handle it well, we develop a positive quality that helps us become a healthy, confident person. But if we struggle with the challenge, we may develop negative qualities that make life harder.
For example, when you were a baby, the big challenge was learning to trust your parents and the world around you. If your parents took good care of you and made you feel safe, you developed trust. But if they weren't there for you, you might have trouble trusting people as you got older.
Once you become a teen, you're in the "identity vs. role confusion" stage. The big challenge is figuring out who you are and what you want to do with your life. You're exploring your interests, values and goals. If you can figure this out, you'll develop a strong sense of identity. But if you're really unsure about yourself, you might feel confused about the future.
I can relate to this stage a lot. For a lot of my teens I conflicted between showing my true interests (identity) and playing a charcter to fit in (role confusion). A few years later, I’m now confident about my passions and want to continue to improve myself.

The other stages are:
- Toddler years: learning independence vs. shame/doubt
- Preschool: taking initiative vs. guilt
- Elementary school: industry vs. inferiority
- Teen years: identity vs. role confusion
- Young adult: intimacy vs. isolation
- Middle adult: generativity vs. stagnation
- Late adult: integrity vs. despair

As a young adult, my new challenge is intimacy vs isolation. This stage is from age 18-to 40. He believes one should aim to build meaningful relationships, whilst still maintaining your sense of self. As someone who is a natural introvert and enjoys spending time in solitude, I will be conscious of not becoming too isolated. In fact, this winter I went through a mini ‘monk mode’ (spending long periods alone working on myself). Luckily I realised the isolation I put myself in and got out of it once I felt like it was too much.
Erikson believed that if we can successfully navigate each stage, we'll develop important strengths like hope, will, purpose, competence, fidelity, love, care and wisdom. But if we struggle, we may develop negative qualities instead.
The key is to keep working on these challenges throughout our lives. Even if we have trouble with a stage when we're young, we can always go back and work on it later. The goal is to keep growing and learning so we can become the best version of ourselves. What stage do you think you’re at?

​A Question I’m Pondering
‘If money and status were no object, what would I do?’I would spend as much of my time in nature as possible. Living in a sunny place near a forest. I would still film and photograph wildlife. I’d also travel to every corner of the world and meet interesting people. I have a curious mind, so I would still keep learning useful things that will benefit and interest me. I’d also still work out and exercise.
Basically go out in nature with my camera, learn new skills, stay fit, healthy, travel and explore! Most of which I’m doing and will continue to do.
Tough. Or is it? Get some paper and write down your answers, this can help give you an idea of what you want to do in life and whether you’re on the right path.

Something to AvoidKnowing what not to do gives us an idea of what we can do. So here’s something to avoid:
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Synthetic fabric. Any clothing made of polyester, nylon, elastane etc. These materials can be toxic and harmful as they contain chemicals like PFA and BPA that can be absorbed into the skin when heated (eg drying) or through sweat. Clothes that are stain-resistant or non-crease should be avoided. These synthetic materials can also release microplastics into the water system and are made from fossil fuels. They’re not sustainable at all!

The long-lasting effects and evidence are uncertain, but I wouldn’t take the risk, as alternative non-synthetic materials like cotton exist. These chemicals can cause infertility, hormonal disruption, and be carcinogenic. Stay tuned for a project I’m working on over summer to tackle this problem.

A Quote I’m Pondering

‘You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems’ 
James Clear (Atomic Habits). 

I love this. It’s all about creating effective systems. Anything you do more than twice should be systemised, like brushing your teeth in the morning and before bed. Motivation is what gets you started, habits (formed by creating a system) are what keep you going. For example, I write this newsletter every Tuesday.

‘The only way to learn is by doing it. Listen to guidance. Don’t wait’
-Naval Ravikant
Taking action is the only way to learn. If you know something but don’t take action, that means you understand it. If you learn something new, your behaviour changes.

A Song I’m Listening ToNarcotic by Liquido. German one-hit wonder band from the 90s, very catchy melody. I heard it once and it took me ages to find the song again!

A Book I’m ReadingTribe of Mentors by Tim Ferriss. Tim Ferriss is a massive mentor of mine. It was only right to buy his book on mentors when I was searching for advice from high performers. I also purchased tools of titans by him. Expect many theories, quotes and insights I show you to come from both books over the coming months!
If you don’t know Tim Ferriss, read 4-hour work week. If you want to know how to learn a language in 3 months, the best workout routine for muscle growth (whilst only going to the gym twice a week) and ways to be as effective as possible, saving you more time to do the things you enjoy, then here’s his blog 
https://tim.blog

That’s the end of this week’s letter, I hope you enjoyed this new structure I’m testing!

Jacob
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We all know this feeling: stepping into a lush forest, listening to the wind rustle through leaves, and feeling a sense of calm. Nature isn't just pretty scenery - it's a secret weapon for well-being, backed by science! Let's dive into five ways stepping into nature boosts your health and happiness:

Nature's Impact is Clear:
​So, the next time you feel overwhelmed, sluggish, or disconnected. Lace up your shoes and head outside. Whether it's a local park, a nearby trail, or even gazing at a tree outside your window. Embrace the transformative power of nature. It's not just a pretty view; it's a scientific recipe for a healthier, happier you.

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