December

December;

Something To Try:

1.       Think of a time when you had a disagreement with someone but you were able to agree to disagree and move on. Our lives become kore joyful when we let go of resentment.

“Look into nature, and then you will understand it better.”  Albert Einstein

Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FH2EgYq_NCY

Lou reed~ Satellite Of Love

Lovely.

Something To Try:

2.        What are you enjoying about this season? There is beauty in all seasons.

“Many eyes go through the meadow, but few see the flowers in it.”  Ralph Waldo Emerson

Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5zav2yrC7M

The Fall ~Hit The North

Very quirky!

Something To Try:

3.       What do you like doing for fun? Do something fun today.

“Every day is a good day. There is something to learn, care and celebrate. “    Amit Ray

Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-P2qL3qkzk

Flying Lizards~Money

This one is great.

Something To Try:

4.       Smile and think about people who make you smile!

“Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.”  Lao Tzu

Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nGLqXZ-f70

Nico~ These Days

Isn’t this lovely?

Something To Try:

5.       Think about the progress you have made this year. What joyful moments have you enjoyed?

“Adopt the pace of nature. Her secret is patience.”  Ralph Waldo Emerson

Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4Gh-GH8Miw

Bow Wow Wow~Wild In The Country

I loved this when it came out.

Something To Try:

6.       What do you like about your body? It works for you every day.

“Nature is loved by what is best in us.” Ralph Waldo Emerson

Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjD3EVC1-zU

Yazz~ The Only Way is Up!

Inspiring.

Something To Try:

7.       What do you like about your mind?

“Live in each season as it passes; breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit, and resign yourself to the influence of the earth.”  Henry David Thoreau

Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nKe0DAeDOw

Spear Of Destiny~ So In Love With You

He has such a distinctive voice.

Something To Try:

8.       What do you like about your family and friends? You can think about people who are no longer here as well as people you have in your life now.

“The first in time and the first in importance of the influences upon the mind is that of nature. Every day, the sun; and, after sunset, night and her stars.”  Ralph Waldo Emerson

Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=def3ob2h-1s

          Iggy Pop~Real Wild Child

Such a talent.

Something To Try:

9.       Think of a time when you had to persist at something and it paid off. Some things don’t come easy to us but we can feel joyful when we eventually succeed.

“I took a walk in the woods and came out taller than the trees.”  Henry David Thoreau

Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FuWEJoc0mhk

Farmers Boys~More Than A Dream

So good.

 Something To Try:

10.   Think of a time when you communicated well with someone. Communication can be hard sometimes but when we try to understand each other we feel happier.

“Small daily improvements over time lead to stunning results." Robin Sharma

Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LnHoqHscTKE

Nick Cave~ Into My Arms

Such a memorable song.

Something To Try:

11.   Think of a time when you tried hard to understand someone, and you succeeded.

“Things work out best for those who make the best of how things work out."

 John Wooden

Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLQl3WQQoQ0

Adele~Someone Like You

I love this song.

Something To Try:

12.   Think of a time when someone tried hard to understand your point of view.

“Opportunities don’t happen, you create them."

Chris Grosser

Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UujO_YwaB_I

Everything But The Girl~I Don’t want To Talk About It

What a lovely voice.

Something To Try:

13.   Think of a time when you were able to set a good example to someone else.

“The earth is what we all have in common.”  Wendell Berry

Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=co6WMzDOh1o

U2~ Beautiful Day

Beautiful song!

Something To Try:

14.   Think of a time when you were able to set someone a good example and it helped them.

“Be kind to everything that lives. “ Unknown

Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mMUJFAd4rQ

Billy Bragg~Milkman Of Human Kindness

Simply beautiful.

Something To Try:

15.   Think of a time when you wanted to control events but decided to go with the flow and this worked out well.

“I love places that make you realize how tiny you and your problems are.”  Unknown

Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUHC9tYz8ik

Billie Eilish~Bury a Friend

Magical

Something To Try:

16.   Think of a time when you made someone a promise and you were able to keep that promise.

“Deep in their roots, all flowers keep the light.”  Theodore Roethke

Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbNlMtqrYS0

The Proclaimers~I’m Gonna be (500 Miles)

You have to dance to this one!

Something To Try:

17.   Think of a time when someone kept a promise that they made you.

“Butterflies are self-propelled flowers.”  Robert A. Heinlein

Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4VSFU0jKVYs

XTC~Love On A Farmboys Wages

A sweet song.

Something To Try:

18.   Think of a time when you were able to put aside your differences and accept someone as they are.

“We increase whatever we praise. The whole creation responds to praise, and is glad.” Charles Fillmore

Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQtaqgW6MXg

Undertones~ It’s Gonna Happen

What a voice.

Something To Try:

19.   Think of the top 5 things you have enjoyed about carrying out these steps. Today carry out your 5^th favourite activity/Something To Try.

“Be glad of life because it gives you a chance to love and to work and to play and to look up at stars.” Henry Van Dyke

Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_WLw_0DFQQ

Blondie~ Atomic

I love her voice.

Something To Try:

20.   Today carry out your 4th favourite activity/Something To Try.

“A kind heart is a fountain of gladness, making everything in its vicinity freshen into smiles.” Washington Irving

Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czhZbqpyBm8

Chris Rea~Driving Home For Christmas

This makes me feel Christmassy.

Something To Try:

21.   Today carry out your 3rd favourite activity/Something To Try.

“The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate.”  Oprah Winfrey

Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8Vfp48laS8

John Lennon~Merry Xmas (war is Over)

I love this one.

Something To Try:

22.   Today carry out your 2nd favourite activity/Something To Try.

“What life expects of us is that we celebrate.”  José Eduardo Agualusa

Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9jbdgZidu8

Fairytale Of New York~Pogues

My favourite Christmas song.

Something To Try:

23.   Today carry out your favourite activity/Something To Try.

“Life is what you celebrate. All of it. Even its end.”  Joanne Harris

Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJ9rUzIMcZQ

Queen~Bohemian Rhapsody

Magical.

Something To Try:

24.   Reflect on the joyful things that you have enjoyed this year.

“Celebrate your life, you are your own light”  Lailah Gifty Akita

Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TIy3n2b7V9k

Avril Lavine~Sk8ter Boi

I like this one.

Something To Try:

25.   Think of a way of celebrating all you have achieved.

“Life is short, wear your party pants.” Loretta LaRoche

Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfpRm-p7qlY

The Jam~ Town Called Malice

I love the introduction to this song.

Something To Try:

26.   Think of the year ahead. What theme could you focus on next year?

“Remember to celebrate milestones as you prepare for the road ahead.” Nelson Mandela

Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N66cGvR5yvU

Thompson Twins~ Love On your Side

Very catchy.

Something To Try:

27.   Think of a lovely way to relax and take time relaxing today.

"No one has ever become poor by giving."  Anne Frank

Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AywIL5_eYM

Tenpole Tudor~Swords Of A Thousand Men

Remember this one?

Something To Try:

28.   Pick out three quotes that you really appreciated reading.

"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” Eleanor Roosevelt

                                                                       

Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZTpLvsYYHw

The Killers~ All These Things That I’ve Done.

This band is great.

29.    

"Giving opens the way for receiving."   Florence Scovel Shinn

Something To Try:

What have you enjoyed about this month?

Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhCXAiNz9Jo

Franz Ferdinand ~Take Me Out

This is wonderful.

30.    

“The World as we have created it is a process of our thinking. It cannot be changed without changing our thinking.”  Albert Einstein

Something To Try:

What are you looking forward to next year?

Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LSYT_jYQhEE

Bluebells~I’m Falling

I enjoyed watching this band play live.

31.   “Never believe that a few caring people can’t change the world. For, indeed, that’s all who ever have.”

Margaret Mead

Something To Try:

Spend time thinking of people that you would like to thank for the way they have helped you in your life. Send them good wishes in your mind.

Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-8qE1dF8Dc

Scritti Politti~Word Girl

Such a lovely voice.

I really hope you have enjoyed taking part in 365 Ways To More Joyful Days!

I loved putting this together for you.

365 Way To More Joyful Days!: November

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November

Something To Try:

1.       Think of your 5 favourite clothes. What is it about them that you like?

“In every walk in with nature one receives far more than he seeks.”  John Muir

Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0I647GU3Jsc

Imagine Dragons~Natural

A great song.

Something To Try:

2.       Think of 5 comedies that you have enjoyed watching. Laughter is a real tonic!

“Heaven is under our feet as well as over our heads.”  Henry David Thoreau

Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQZhN65vq9E

Florence And The Machine~You’ve Got The Love

Such a voice!

Something To Try:

3.       Think of 5 cities that you have enjoyed visiting. What is it that you like about these cities?

“Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts.”  Rachel Carson

Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMEHJPuggHQ

London Grammar~ Hey Now

Beautiful.

Something To Try:

4.       Think of 5 actors that you admire. What do you admire about them?

“The butterfly counts not months but moments, and has time enough.”  Rabindranath Tagore

Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3R7Op1oufA

Squeeze~Labelled With Love.

I love this.

Something To Try:

5.       Think of 5 actresses that you admire. What is it that you admire about them?

“We don’t inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.”  Native American proverb

Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wtfhZwyrcc

Imagine Dragons~ Believer

Superb!

Something To Try:

6.       Think of a flavour that you really enjoy. I really enjoy marmite.

“There is no exercise better for the heart than reaching down and lifting people up.” John Holmes

Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E79WQnDAXVc

Catfish And The Bottlemen~Twice

How can you resist?

Something To Try:

7.       Think of a childhood friend you really liked. Remember what was so good about your friendship.

“I’d rather have roses on my table than diamonds on my neck.”  Emma Goldman

Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPVAipmV7jY

Badly Drawn Boy~ Once Around the Block

I love the guitar.

Something To Try:

8.       Think of a healthy snack that you enjoy. Maybe you can enjoy it soon?

“Give what you have. To someone, it may be better than you dare to think.” Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKB3CD8y0qc

Sam Fender~Start Again

Refreshing!

Something To Try:

9.       Think of a catchy tune that you like. Music and song is very therapeutic.

“The greatest gift you ever give is your honest self.” Fred Rogers

Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFrGuyw1V8s

Abba, Dancing Queen

I couldn’t resist!

 Something To Try:

10.   Enjoy reading today. You could either read from a book, a kindle or a talking book.

“Normality is a paved road; it’s comfortable to walk, but no flowers grow.”  Vincent van Gogh

Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4V3Mo61fJM

Coldplay~ Fix You

Pure magic.

Something To Try:

11.   Enjoy writing something today. You could write someone you care about a message to make them smile.

“The fairest thing in nature, a flower, still has its roots in earth and manure.” D. H. Lawrence

Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5CVsCnxyXg

Radiohead~No Surprises

Exquisite!

Something To Try:

12.   Enjoy some art today. Either you can create some art or look at some art that you appreciate.

“If we surrendered to earth’s intelligence we could rise up rooted, like trees.” Rainer Maria Rilke

Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8k-iy_tWtQ

Franz Ferdinand~ Matinee

This is so cool.

Something To Try:

13.   Enjoy nature today. If you can, go out and spend some time in nature or you could close your eyes and visualise a beautiful, natural scene.

“Let us be kinder to one another.” Aldous Huxley

Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQiOA7euaYA

Talking Heads~ Road To Nowhere

This song makes me smile.

Something To Try:

14.   Enjoy a warm drink. Sip it slowly and appreciate its warmth and flavour.

“Kindness is a language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.” -Mark Twain

Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9OFpfTd0EIs

Billy Idol~ Eyes Without A Face

Something To Try:

15.   Consider wearing something a bit different today. Maybe you could put on an item of clothing you haven’t worn for a while.

“When I started counting my blessings, my whole life turned around.” Willie Nelson

Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vY473L7Kd24

Snack Family~ I Am Bunny

Something To Try:

16.   Admire some flowers today. You can admire real flowers or a picture of flowers. They are beautiful.

“Never let the things you want make you forget the things you have.” Anonymous

Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OK7vJ3m9HJQ

Wonk Unit~ Awful Jeans

This band are brilliant.

Something To Try:

17.   Think back on the last week. What joyful things have you done or thought about?

“If people sat outside and looked at the stars each night, I’ll bet they would live a lot differently.”  Unknown

Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80J2YroXH3g

Jorja Smith~ The One

Such a beautiful voice.

Something To Try:

18.   What is the best thing about today so far?

“And then, I have nature and art and poetry, and if that is not enough, what is enough?” Vincent van Gogh

Something To Try:

19.   Look in the mirror and make a positive affirmation. An affirmation is positive and said in the present tense. An example could be ‘I love you exactly as you are.’

“Man’s heart away from nature becomes hard.”  Standing Bear

Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2up4WUQod0

The Mission~ Wasteland

This is such a lovely sound.

Something To Try:

20.   Spend a few minutes focusing on your breathing and relaxing.

“Love the world as your own self; then you can truly care for all things.”  Lao Tzu

Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Z5aPaDwAkU

Bjork~ Venus As A Boy

So quirky and lovely.

Something To Try:

21.   Think of a time when you felt calm and relive that feeling of calmness.

“The real gift of gratitude is that the more grateful you are, the more present you become.” Robert Holden

Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSf1v3YWudo

Altered Images~ See Those Eyes

This sound is unique.

Something To Try:

22.   Plan three things that you will enjoy doing this week.

“A moment of gratitude makes a difference in your attitude.” Bruce Wilkinson

Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjvfIJstWeg

The Cure~ Close To Me

Such a good rhythm.

Something To Try:

23.   What is your favourite herb? Think of its taste and smell and appreciate how it adds flavour to your life.

“When we focus on our gratitude, the tide of disappointment goes out and the tide of love rushes in.” Kristin Armstrong

Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4irXQhgMqg

Rolling Stones~ Painted Black

I loved it from the first time I heard it.

Something To Try:

24.   What do you appreciate about this month?

“Gratitude is the open door to abundance.” Anonymous

Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zuuObGsB0No

Joy Division~ Love Will Tear Us Apart

A classic.

Something To Try:

25.   Think of a person who is able to bring out the best in you. What is it that they do that helps you to feel confident?

“Showing gratitude is one of the simplest yet most powerful things humans can do for each other.” Randy Pausch

Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJ2cEc_TCH8

Squeeze~ Cool For Cats

Very cool!

Something To Try:

26.   Think of something caring to do for yourself today. You may decide to have a relaxing bath or to use moisturiser, for example.

“Appreciation is a wonderful thing. It makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well.” Voltaire

Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vw-4zHOhnKM

Bon Iver~ I Can’t Make You Love Me

Moving.

Something To Try:

27.   Choose three of the ‘Something To Try’ activities. Repeat them. How does this feel?

Let us be grateful to the people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.” Marcel Proust

Tom Waits~Downtown Train

Such a great voice.

Something To Try:

28.   Think about life’s ups and downs and how we sometimes have to experience sadness to fully appreciate the high points in our life. Think about three highlights of your life to date.

“Nature is pleased with simplicity. And nature is no dummy.”  Isaac Newton

Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMK_npDG12Q

Lorde~ Green Light

Dramatic.

Something To Try:

29.   Think of a time when someone was able to lift your spirits and silently thank them.

“Going to the mountains is going home.”  John Muir

Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2EIeUlvHAiM

Florence And The Machine~Cosmic Love

Such a beautiful voice.

Something To Try:

30.   Think of a time when you were able to support another person and lift their spirits.

“Nature is cheaper than therapy.”  Unknown

Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-H9G3XmQ03c

The Ruts~ In A Rut

This blows the cobwebs away!

October

Something To Try:

1.       Close your eyes and imagine that you are eating an ice-cream. It is your favourite flavour. Imagine the coolness of the ice-cream and its delicious flavour. When you are ready, allow the image to fade and close your eyes.

You may find visualising things gets easier and more rewarding with practice.

“Doing what you like is freedom, liking what you do is happiness.” Anonymous

Music: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfGEq0JWxGM

Vampire Weekend, Harmony Hall.

They are back and as good as ever!

Something To Try:

2.        Think of something enjoyable to do today and do it.

“Keep in mind that you’ll have true happiness, true fulfillment, not living to get but living to give.” Joel Osteen

Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xuMUjq8LnO8

Hazel Iris~9 Sisters

Such a lovely voice!

Something To Try:

3.       Look at the time now and think of other countries in the world that have a different time. Think of the people who are sleeping while you are awake. It is good to think of other people who are having a different experience from you, it helps us to connect with others.

“Success based on anything but internal fulfillment is bound to be empty.” Dr. Martha Friedman

Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUv9af_D-ds

The Rutts~ Staring At The Rude Boys

I never get bored of this song.

Something To Try:

4.       What is the weather like today? What do you like about this weather?

“I think instead of happiness, we should be working for contentment, and inner sense of fulfillment that’s relatively independent of external circumstances.” Andrew Weil

Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqQT3oKA3v8

Fun Boy 3~Our Lips Are Sealed

I love this song.

Something To Try:

5.       Close your eyes and imagine a ball of light surrounds your heart. As you think of people and things you love this ball of light gets bigger until it fills the room you are in. As you keep thinking of the things you love the ball of light gets bigger and surrounds the building you are in. It grows bigger and surrounds your town or village, your country and then the world. When you are ready, allow the image to fade and open your eyes.

“Make this a year of finding fulfillment, joy, peace, and purpose.” Anonymous

Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmezIIrFQmY

Madness~ It Must Be Love

Lovely!

Something To Try:

6.       What stage of the moon will you experience tonight? Look out and see if you can see the moon. What are you enjoying doing tonight?

“Keep your best wishes, close to your heart and watch what happens”

 Tony DeLiso,

Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qeWqYNrS8U

Apache Indian~The Israelites

Love this!

Something To Try:

7.       What three things are you grateful for today?

“Happiness is part of who we are. Joy is the feeling”

― Tony DeLiso

Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zuuObGsB0No

Joy Division~Love Will Tear Us Apart.

I love the guitar on this!

Something To Try:

8.       Imagine you are designing a delicious cake. What flavour will the cake be and what will the decoration look like. Who would you like to share your cake with?

“You have everything you need for complete peace and total happiness right now.”

 Wayne Dyer

Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hp3w3PEf6AM

Spear of Destiny~Liberator

What a great voice.

Something To Try:

9.       Imagine that you are making a cocktail. What colour is your cocktail and what flavours will you use?

“It's a funny thing about life, once you begin to take note of the things you are grateful for, you begin to lose sight of the things that you lack.”

 Germany Kent

Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMezwtB1oCU

Buddy holly~Everyday

I love his voice.

 Something To Try:

10.   What has made you laugh this week? It is very good to see the funny side of life!

“Practice kindness all day to everybody and you will realize you’re already in heaven now.”

 Jack Kerouac

Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lq0fUa0vW_E

I Walk The Line~ Johnny Cash

Such an interesting life…

Something To Try:

11.   Look in the mirror and give yourself a compliment. This can feel awkward at first but can really benefit us if we make it a habit.

“I figure, sometimes, bad things happen to us so we can achieve a higher purpose and attain greater happiness and fulfillment in life.”

Omoakhuana A

nthonia

Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vI8AOkbfgNE

The Jam~Start

What great lyrics.

Something To Try:

12.   Eat a piece of fruit slowly and mindfully. Focusing on what we are doing and appreciating the things we have to eat can help us to feel joy.

“Focus your heart, mind, and soul on joy and you'll find ultimate success and fulfillment.”

Amy Leigh Mercree

Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_TMUJIWwyI&t=82s

Housemartins~Happy Hour

This makes me happy!

Something To Try:

13.   What is your favourite smell/scent? I love the smell of freshly mowed grass. It is good to use all our senses. Our sense of smell can really bring back memories.

“You will have fewer regrets in life if you start focusing and taking responsibility for where you are and where you want to be.”

Deborah Day

Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OSPGxVwmVY

David Sylvian~ Orpheus

I like this song.

Something To Try:

14.   Close your eyes and imagine you are in a boat drifting down a steam. What does the countryside look like? What is the weather like? Enjoy drifting in the boat for a while and when you are ready allow the image to fade and open your eyes.

“To feel more fulfilled your actions and activities need to be in alignment with what you deem important.”

 Deborah Day

Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTH71AAxXmM

White Stripes. Fell In Love With A Girl

Amazing!

Something To Try:

15.   Think of a texture that you like. It could be smoothe silk, velvet, the soft fur of a beloved pet. Our sense of touch is another important sense.

“Keep your dreams close to the ground where they can take root and grow.”

 Marty Rubin

Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQKjI6395iU

Vaccines’ If You Wanna

I can’t stop listening to this song.

Something To Try:

16.   Close your eyes and imagine you are going on an exciting train journey. Imagine the other people on the train, the countryside rushing past and the excitement you experience as you approach your destination. Where are you going? When you are ready allow the image to fade and open your eyes.

“The best way to live your life: do what you love and don’t do what you don’t love.”

Trevor Carss

Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOypSnKFHrE

The Strokes’ Last Night

This is a great song.

Something To Try

17.   Imagine yourself making or buying then wrapping a gift for someone. What is the gift and who would you like to give the gift to?

“If you don't learn to be happy with your present, you will never be happy with your future which would be your present one day.”

 Amit Kalantri

Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZzbB4ta-YY

Franz Ferdinand, Do You Want To?

This band are so catchy.

Something To Try:

18.   What are you looking forward to next month?

“The more we think we need, the less we get. The less we say we need, the more we have.”

 Daisy Gallagher

Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESy-Z8vqMrE

Orange Juice~Rip It Up

What an amazing voice.

Something To Try:

19.   Listen to some music you enjoy.

“I can only change the world by changing myself.”

Toni Sorenson

Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i38fCDsrKIg

The Associates~ Club Country

What an incredible song.

Something To Try:

20.   Choose a ‘Something To Try’ that you enjoyed and repeat it.

“There ought to be a law against people doing work they don't like or believe in.”

 Marty Rubin

Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qbmWs6Jf5dc&index=3&list=PLvP_6uwiamDS23WxoCfqY4LBOXF_yF1l9

Anarchy In The Uk~ Sex Pistols

Such a good song.

Something To Try:

21.   Have you noticed any benefits since carrying out the steps in 365 Ways To More Joyful Days! Spend time reflecting on any positive changes you have experienced.

“Of all the trees on all the planet, no two trees are exactly alike yet they are all trees.”

 Laura Paulisich

Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dblor-04xeE

The Damned~ Shadow Of Love

I love the instruments in this.

Something To Try:

22.   Take time today to celebrate what you have achieved this year. It can be easy to focus on what has gone wrong but celebrating what has gone well is very beneficial.

“Laughter is the sun that drives winter from the human face.” Victor Hugo

Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NUArfACdmQ

The Mission~ Deliverance

I like the drama of this band.

Something To Try:

23.   Spend a few minutes getting some exercise today. You could go out for a walk, play a sport or even move about to music.

“Laughter connects you with people. It's almost impossible to maintain any kind of distance or any sense of social hierarchy when you're just howling with laughter. Laughter is a force for democracy. “    John Cleese

Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evu3I0ZoERc

Sisters Of Mercy ~ Temple Of Love

The voice is so fantastic.

Something To Try:

24.   If you had £50 to spend today, what would you buy?

“Hearty laughter is a good way to jog internally without having to go outdoors.”

Norman Cousins

Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1U1Ue_5kq8

Killing Joke, Eighties

This song is great.

Something To Try:

25.   Try and have an early night tonight or as soon as you can. Sleep is important and many of us don’t get enough sleep.

“A day without laughter is like living in darkness; you try to find your way around, but you can't see clearly.” Emily Mitchell

Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O52jAYa4Pm8

Psycho Killer~Talking Heads

This is a classic.

Something To Try:

26.   Spend time actively listening today. You could do this when someone is talking to you or if you are alone today you could fully focus on what someone is saying on TV.

“Laughter feels like our flotation device -- it won't pull us out of the storm, but it might carry us through, if we can just hang on.”     Emery Lord

Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sk1TP5EkLS4

The fall, I’m Totally Wired

Quirky but great.

Something To Try:

27.   Which is your favourite quote? It may be one you have read in 365 Ways To More Joyful Days! What people say can be inspiring. I love collecting quotes that mean something to me.

“Everybody laughs the same in every language because laughter is a universal connection. “   Yakov Smirnoff

Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VAZ76v6xg8A

Madonna, Evita…Another Suitcase

Beautiful

Something To Try:

28.   Try going a day without complaining. This can be harder to do that you think but it can be very rewarding.

“Laughter is a tranquilizer with no side effects.” Arnold H. Glasow

Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVCRXwLPEwg

The Cult, the Witch

Interesting.

Something To Try:

29.   Think of an argument that you have had with someone and see if you can see things from the other perspective. When we can see the other side of an argument we can feel one step closer to the other person.

“Laughter is the foundation of reconciliation.”     St. Francis de Sales

Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svitEEpI07E

Leonard Cohen,Suzanne

Atmospheric.

Something To Try:

30.   Think of 5 films that you have enjoyed.

“You can't deny laughter; when it comes, it plops down in your favourite chair and stays as long as it wants.” Stephen King

Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G58XWF6B3AA

Blowin In The Wind ~Bob Dylan

A real talent.

Something To Try:

31.   Think of 5 books you have enjoyed.

“Seven days without laughter makes one weak.” Mort Walker

Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wp43OdtAAkM

Kate Bush~ Running Up That Hill

She has a great voice.