August:
Something To Try:
1.
Think of a time when you felt free. It may well
be a time when you were outside or you had free time that you weren’t
expecting.
“I love people who make me laugh. I
honestly think it's the thing I like most, to laugh. It cures a multitude of
ills. It's probably the most important thing in a person.”
Audrey Hepburn
Music:
Nothing Breaks Like A Heart~ Mark Ronson Featuring Miley
Cyrus
Miley has such a great voice!
Something To Try:
2.
Think of a time when you had to persist at something
and your perseverance paid off.
“There is nothing in the world so
irresistibly contagious as laughter and good humour.”
Charles Dickens
Music:
Without Me~ Halsey
Halsey has a haunting voice.
Something To Try:
3.
Think of a time when you felt proud of someone.
They may have achieved something that you knew they would find hard and you
acknowledged their achievement.
“With mirth and laughter let old wrinkles
come.”
William Shakespeare
Music:
Thursday~ Jess Glynne
A great message.
Something To Try:
4.
Think of a time when you felt proud of yourself.
What did you do and what was it about that activity you found hard?
“The human race has only one really
effective weapon and that is laughter.”
Mark
Twain
Music:
Longshot~ Catfish And The Bottlemen
They keep producing good music.
Something To Try:
5.
Think of a time when you learnt something about
yourself. Maybe you coped better with an unexpected situation than you might
have imagined.
“Laughter is the shortest distance between
two people.”
Victor
Borge
Music:
Shallow~ Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper
I would like to see A Star Is Born
Something To Try:
6.
Think of a time when you took a risk and the
risk paid off.
“Laughter is a sunbeam of the soul.”
Thomas
Mann
Music:
Christine And The Queens~ Tilted
I first saw them on Jools, they are great!
Something To Try:
7.
Think of your favourite cartoon character. What
do you like most about them?
“You don't stop laughing because you grow
old. You grow old because you stop laughing.”
Michael Pritchard
Music:
The Waterboys~ Fishermans Blues
Such excellent musicians!
Something To Try:
8.
Think of a favourite toy you had when you were
young. What did you like so much about that toy?
“At the height of laughter, the universe is
flung into a kaleidoscope of new possibilities.”
Jean
Houston
Music:
The Clash~ Bankrobber
I had to include one by this band!
Something To Try:
9.
What are you passionate about? We all have
things that are very important to us. Has this changed from when you were
younger or are your passions the same?
“Laugh as much as you breathe and love as
long as you live”
Andrea
Levy,
Music:
The Stranglers~ Always The Sun
Beautiful.
Something To Try:
10.
Think back to a memorable conversation that you
had. Who were you with and where were you?
“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:
Big Audio Dynamite~ E=MC2
A classic!
Something To Try:
11.
What is the best idea that you have had? If you
can’t narrow it down to one then think of several ideas that you had that turned
out to be great!
“Friends are the most important part of
your life. Treasure the tears, treasure the laughter, but most importantly,
treasure the memories.”
Dave
Brenner
Music:
Pigbag~ Papa’s Got A Brand New Pigbag
We danced to this one!
Something To Try:
12.
What makes you unique? We all are unique as we
are a combination of gifts and talents that are not identical to anyone else.
What makes you You?
“Best friends are treasures. Hug them for
their caring. Applaud their accomplishments. Laugh with them gratefully.”
Amy Leigh Mercree
Music:
Sisters Of Mercy ~ This Corrosion
I love his voice!
Something To Try:
13.
Think of a way you can give someone you care
about a nice surprise.
“In the darkest of times, laughter helps
revolutionize our perspective.”
Phil
Callaway
Music:
Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds~ Higgs Boson Blues
What a great voice!
Something To Try:
14.
Compliment someone this week and see how they
react.
“Never believe that a few caring people can’t
change the world. For, indeed, that’s all who ever have.”
Margaret Mead
Music:
The Mission~ Wasteland
Another great song.
Something To Try:
15.
What scientific discovery that you know about is
the most significant. Why do you think it is so significant.
“Nobody cares how much you know, until they
know how much you care.”
Theodore Roosevelt
Music:
Yazoo~ Only You
Such a sweet song.
Something To Try:
16.
Take some time today to appreciate the things
that are good about your health.
“When peoples care for you and cry for you,
they can straighten out your soul.”
Langston Hughes
Music:
Pulp~ Common People
Such incredible lyrics.
Something To Try:
17.
When was the last time you cried? Crying can be
a great release so there is no need to hold back when you feel overwhelmed.
“We rise by lifting others.”
Unknown
Music:
Family Fodder Sunday Girls~ Blondie Cover
A quirky band!
Something To Try:
18.
Look back on the previous Something To Try tips.
Which is your favourite so far?
“I feel the capacity to care is the thing
which gives life its deepest significance.”
Pablo Casals
Music:
Bow Wow Wow~ Wild In The Country
I love this song!
Something To Try:
19.
What is your favourite underwater creature?
Underwater life is mysterious and beautiful. Spend some time thinking about the
creature you have chosen.
“Share, care, hug like a bear.”
Amy Leigh Mercree
Music:
She’s in Parties~ Bauhaus
A memorable song.
Something To Try:
20.
What is your favourite dessert? Maybe you can
choose to have that dessert soon.
“A smile is the light in your window that
tells others that there is a caring, sharing person inside.”
Denis Waitley
Music:
Bauhaus~ All we Ever Wanted Was Everything.
What a great title!
Something To Try:
21.
Think back to the last time you saw a rainbow. I
am always excited when I see a rainbow as it is such a symbol of hope and
reminds us of the importance of sunshine and showers.
“From caring comes courage.”
Lao Tzu
Music:
The Jam ~ Going Underground
I was sad when this band split up!
Something To Try:
22.
Have you heard of Angel Numbers? Some people
believe that numbers hold symbolic significance. If a number is repeated its
power is increased. Number 2 signifies moving forward so if you see the number
222 you are moving forward rapidly to reach your goals, for example. I love
looking out for recurring numbers. See if you notice any today.
“Fears are educated into us, and can, if we
wish, be educated out.”
Karl Augustus Menninger
Music:
Lloyd Cole And the Commotions~ Lost Weekend
Great lyrics!
Something To Try:
23.
Think back to a time when you felt peaceful and
enjoy reliving that moment.
“Of all the liars in the world, sometimes
the worst are our own fears.”
Rudyard Kipling
Music:
Rattlesnakes~ Lloyd Cole…
I love the guitar.
Something To Try:
24.
Close your eyes, relax and imagine standing
barefoot on a sandy beach with the warm waves lapping over your feet.
“Curiosity will conquer fear even more than
bravery will.”
James Stephens
Music:
Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers~ Islands In
The Stream
I love it!
Something To Try:
25.
Close your eyes and imagine that you can swim
underwater without the need to surface to breathe. Imagine you are swimming
with the fish. Look at all the beautiful colours and shapes.
“I am not afraid of tomorrow, for I have
seen yesterday and I love today.”
William Allen White
Music:
Seasick Steve and Jools~ I Started Out With
Nothing.
Amazing lyrics!
Something To Try:
26.
Imagine you are sitting by a warm, cosy fire.
Feel the warmth, see the beautiful red and orange flames glowing, smell the
smoke and relax.
“Fear is only as deep as the mind allows.”
Japanese Proverb
Music:
Always The Sun~ The Stranglers
I have put this before but it deserves to be
played again!
Something To Try:
27.
Imagine you are standing by a huge waterfall.
Watch the water cascading onto the rocks, hear the raw and admire the sheer
power of the water.
“One of the greatest discoveries a man
makes, one of his great surprises, is to find he can do what he was afraid he
couldn’t do.”
Henry Ford
Music:
The Damned~ Eloise
Very catchy!
Something To Try:
28.
Think of a time when you made a compromise which
worked out well for you and the person you compromised with. Trying to see
things from the other person’s perspective and feeling that they are doing the
same for you can really make life more joyful.
“Fear makes strangers of people who would
be friends.”
Shirley Maclaine
Music:
Joe Jackson~ Is She Really Going Out With Him?
A great story in a song.
Something To Try:
29.
Think of a film that you watched that you found
inspiring. What was it about the film that inspired you?
“The best way out is always through.”
Robert Frost
Music:
Olivers Army~ Elvis Costello And The
Attractions
So lovely.
Something To Try:
30.
Think of a time when you decided to tell the
truth but while this was hard, it turned out to be the right decision to make.
Our lives can be more joyful when we are willing to be truthful.
“A smile is a friend maker.” Bangambiki
Habyarimana
Music:
Aztec Camera~ Oblivious
Magic!
Something To Try:
31.
Think of technology that helps you. Appreciate
this technology and think how it has enhanced your life.
“If we are not able to smile, then the
world will not have peace.” Thich Nhat
Hanh
Music:
Aztec Camera~ We Could Send Letters
Such a sweet song.
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