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.

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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!