Nudging: Sink or swim?

By Lesley Pyne, Guest Nudger

Lesley Pyne has inspired me for years through her writing for the childless-not-by-choice community. A few months ago, she announced she was shifting and expanding her focus to explore some deeper life questions, and I knew it was the perfect time to feature her in a 52Nudges post. She is wise, caring, thoughtful, and adventurous. I’m excited to have this new opportunity to learn from her. — Kathleen

I’m always interesting in having new experiences, so when Kathleen asked me to be a Guest Nudger, I immediately said yes. Then followed a fair amount of overthinking; nothing on her list attracted me, and for several weeks I agonised over what to do.

In the end I decided to go swimming, which is something I used to love but haven’t done for at least five years. The opportunity presented itself to revisit the pool where I swam as a child, so I took it. Many happy memories were connected to that pool: having private lessons because my parents couldn’t swim, joining and swimming with a club, learning lifesaving techniques, swimming with both primary and high schools, and being part of school competitions. And, of course, having fun with friends.

Note: As always, you have options with offered Nudges. You might choose to get back in the swim of things–literally or figuratively! 🙂 Perhaps this is the week you return to an activity you loved doing as a child, or revisit a place that holds special memories.