People often think that changing lives requires a big effort, but small changes can have a huge impact.That's why, this January, I'm kickstarting my new year and starting it as I mean to go on by building new, daily healthy habits while raising money to support disabled people.This is so important because disabled people are often excluded from opportunities, more likely to experience barriers to social inclusion, employment, and access to the things a lot of us take for granted. This is my opportunity to make a difference to their lives. By focussing on small everyday changes that I can make (for my body, diet and mind) I am building my best life and supporting disabled people to live their best lives too. 

For my challenge I have chosen to take up a new skill - to learn some British Sign Language. I would be delighted if my routine lasted well beyond the 21 days and develops into a lasting habit and interest. Through this challenge, and your support, I hope to at least begin to break down some of the barriers to communication that I have in communicating with people affected by hearing impairment.

Thank you to everyone who is attending or donating in lieu of attending my Leonard Cheshire curry cook-along with Suki Pantal.

And thank you to everyone for your donation, your support and your encouragement throughout. 

All moral support is also welcome with my BSL #21DayChallenge and there will be progress updates on Twitter @SarahGrout and on Instagram at @sarahsgrout
THANK YOU , Grouty xxx