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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Ruts~ In A Rut
This blows the cobwebs away!
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