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Page 7 of 8 Give Yourself A TreatTake time for yourself. Journal your thoughts, take a hot bath, read a book, sit in nature or anything that makes your inner self sing with joy. Give yourself a treat on a regular basis. Treats can be free, inexpensive or special. Think of things that would make you feel nourished. Buy flowers, a box of raspberries or spend a morning browsing in a bookshop. Treat yourself to a facial or invite a friend over for lunch. A massage is a great way to change your mood. It helps to move your energy, increase circulation and get rid of toxins whilst relaxing your mind, body and spirit. A Brief Summary With Some Added Extras- Lend a Helping Hand – help out a friend, neighbor or someone less fortunate than yourself. Giving to others gets you out of your own woes and helps you feel connected.
- Be Adventurous – think about taking up a new hobby. Make sure it is something that you would love and would enhance your life not create more pressure.
- Watch funny movies – this is a great mood enhancer.
- Sing or Chant – sound helps to move your energy, increase circulation and create uplifted feelings. If you don’t want anyone to hear you, sing to loud music in your car!!
- Watch your diet – include whole grains and vegetables on a daily basis.
- Create lightness in your home – use lighting, colors and images to create warmth and light.
- Exercise – run around with you kids, play sports or enjoy yoga – choose something that you love.
- Breathing – Breathe deeply to relax and release stress.
- Attitude – Count your blessings, take care of your inner garden.
- Treat – give yourself a treat on a weekly basis.
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