Posts Tagged ‘positive’

Monday – Monday, Getting Over Monday Blues To Enjoy Your Day and Week

May 11 2025
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Monday – Monday, Getting Over Monday Blues.

It doesn’t matter if you’re self-employed, a working parent, single, married, with or without children, young or old – Mondays can still feel like a drag. Ultimately, it’s all about perspective and attitude.  Every action and thought can be improved with a positive perspective and attitude.

Would you say your Monday blues come from work stress, lack of sleep, or general sluggishness? Identifying the cause can help you find the best solution.

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Swimmingly good start to the day!

May 10 2025
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Swimmingly good! I’m going to The Design Museums exhibition called “Splash! A Century of Swimming and Style”. I am looking forward to it because I love to swim every morning.

Swimming, or any exercise, is such a fantastic way to start your day. You feel great and your all set up to face the day. All obvious factors about the the physical benefits go unsaid, but studies show that you are more likely to take better care of your health in general when you start your day with exercise.

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Clean and Rejoice and Reward

Apr 24 2025
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Two things before the weekend – first tidy up or declutter something.  Even if it is one drawer, you will feel better.  It may seem simple, but it has a great impact on decluttering your mind and less time trying to find things in a state of chaos.  This will make you feel happier and you can set a timer and see what you can accomplish in such a short burst of time.  I bet you can clear out 3 drawers easily in 10 minutes, clean and rejoice.  Be ruthless and throw out the redundant things – like the highlighter that barely highlights and the pen with enough ink left to write, pack of half-eaten stale biscuit, old business card or invite.  And get rid of the “I might do that one day – either do it now or put it in your diary and take a photo of it.

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Positive Vibes!  Positive Advice!

Apr 02 2025
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Positive Vibes! Positive Advice!

I know it’s hard when you are in a difficult situation, but if something doesn’t go your way, think of it as a challenge to fix, accept, re-define, or learn from the event.

We have so many common sayings regarding how to handle life challenges.  Why we keep saying them is because they actually work.

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Book review: The Book of You – Daily Micro-Actions For a Happier, Healthier You

Apr 01 2025
The Book of You – Daily Micro-Actions For a Happier, Healthier You

Book recommendation and I haven’t even finished it – but already love it.

The Book of You – Daily Micro-Actions For a Happier, Healthier You. By various contributors of various walks of life and professions.

The book is broken down into four categories: Food, Mind, Move, and Love.

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