1. Choose a photograph from your Christmas and new year celebrations and make a jigsaw out of it. There are many Internet sites that will do this for you. Www.myphotopuzzle.co.uk is a good one I have used before. Have it arranged to be sent to a relative to enjoy. A puzzle and memories all in one.
2. Choose to drink decafinated coffee for 2 weeks. Get into the habit of ordering it when you go out to a coffee shop. See if it makes you feel any different.
3. Next time you are asked by a friend how you are or how your day is going make sure that you go for a positive first response. Say that you are really good or great rather than ok or I have a lot on and feel stressed. This will make your day go much more productively and make your mood lighter.
4. Find a bench in a park and read a book for half an hour. Do it as early in the morning as possible to guarantee stillness.
5. Buy a day pass for a city gym and use it as a base. Go for a run in the city and then relax with a swim and jacuzzi. You will be able to find some really plush spas in big cities so treat yourself.
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Thanks for reading.
David
