We
also quite practically think that if you just do more things
that are going to make you happy you will remove the problem
(unhappiness) and the symptoms of that problem (spending time
and money on drink, cigarettes, overeating etc).
So
we have come up with a little list of things that if you give
it a fair try will hopefully make your journey through 2007
a little bit better.
1.
Do one thing you've always wanted to do
We
all have one thing that we've always wanted to do but for one
reason and another we have let life get in the way. It could
be one place you've always wanted to visit or a new hobby like
belly dancing you've always wanted to try - you will know what
it is. (We hope it is legal!) This year - make sure you do it.
Once you've done it, whether you love it or hate it the sense
of satisfaction you will get will be immense.
2.
Be optimistic
The
trend for cynicism is on the rise. However people who see the
glass as half full, rather than half empty really do eliminate
a lot of stress from their lives. They life longer, happier,
healthier, more productive lives. Try it - it works!
3.
Save the planet - one step at a time
Instead
of beating yourself up about how you would like to go green,
and thinking of it as a massive task - just change one thing.
Make a resolution to do one thing this year that will impact
on the environment. Start recycling, or drive your car less,
ride your bike more, or holiday in the U.K. Once you start doing
one thing regularly you will be amazed at how easily it becomes
a habit, and it will inspire you to greater things.
4.
Get better at something you're already good at
Make
a list of all the things that you like doing and that your good
at, and resolve to do one thing better. Immerse yourself in
this thing for a little bit. Learn more about it. Then do it
better. It can be work or play related, and it should make you
feel even more great about yourself.
5.
Do a good deed
This
sounds easy, and it is. But there's a catch. Do someone a good
turn, but don't get found out, and don't tell anyone you've
done it. You'll feel so good about yourself, you'll find yourself
doing it more and more often.
6.
Get in touch
It
could be with someone who lives far away that you haven't seen
in a while, or with someone who was special to you but for whatever
reason you have lost contact with them. Just do it - email,
write a letter, call them, leave it open ended so they can get
back in touch with you if they want. If this person meant something
to you, your relationship deserves a little effort.
7.
Try not watching T.V.
This
is a difficult one, I know. Most of us love our T.V. It's like
another member of the family. But trust me, if you don't look
at it for a bit, it won't sulk, or run up to it's room and slam
the door. Just one evening a week, read a book or play a board
game, go out for a walk or do that hobby you've always wanted
to do but never got round to. You'll be suprised at the things
you can do and the things you learn when your not watching t.v.
You will feel better, we promise.
8.
Be nice to yourself
Do
one thing that's just for you, and I don't mean buying yourself
a new pair of shoes! So many of us spend time and money buying
ourselves material possessions to make ourselves feel better,
and not dealing with what's on the inside. Deal with your health
issues, indulge in a little pampering. You really do deserve
it.
If your year was anything like ours last year, some of it was
great, some of it was a bit scary and mostly we were very busy
and just trying to make sense of a lot of things.
Alison
and Rue would like to say thank you to all the amazing therapists,
friends and family who helped them out so much last year.
We
are looking forward to 2007 and helping more and more people
on their path to health and happiness.
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