How to improve your life

dinahsmum · 15-11-2005, 12:29 PM

Apparently a study has been completed in Slough and the following are their top 10 recommendations for improving your life/making yourself happier

Plant something and nurture it
Count your blessings - at least five - at the end of each day
Take time to talk - have an hour-long conversation with a loved one each week
Phone a friend whom you have not spoken to for a while and arrange to meet up
Give yourself a treat every day and take the time to really enjoy it
Have a good laugh at least once a day
Get physical - exercise for half an hour three times a week
Smile at and/or say hello to a stranger at least once each day
Cut your TV viewing by half
Spread some kindness - do a good turn for someone every day

Looks reasonable to me - what do you think?

Fran · 15-11-2005, 12:49 PM

Food for thought DM

yola · 15-11-2005, 01:14 PM

Move out of Slough; that'll make you happier!!

Seriously - they are lovely suggestions and some of these things really do help to life your spirits. We live such inward-focused lives that reaching out to others spontaeously can make a momentary difference.

dinahsmum · 15-11-2005, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yola

Move out of Slough; that'll make you happier!!

Seriously - they are lovely suggestions and some of these things really do help to life your spirits. We live such inward-focused lives that reaching out to others spontaeously can make a momentary difference.

I thought it was interesting that they chose Slough for their study!

The suggestions they put forward are little more than common sense but sometimes when you're in 'a situation' it is difficult to think logically.

Here's the link to the article and there's a TV series apparently (that doesn't thrill me - way too much pseudo-psychology and 'car crash' voyeurism in the name of 'reality' on TV these days)
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/4436482.stm

Naomi · 15-11-2005, 02:05 PM

Definately something to think about

Moli · 15-11-2005, 02:17 PM

Sounds good to me...

dinahsmum · 15-11-2005, 02:20 PM

They don't mention keeping a pet, and I suppose not everyone will be able to, but I thought that was also 'good' for your general well-being too?

The pot-plant will have to suffice!

CathyW · 15-11-2005, 02:35 PM

ive been through slough it is a deppressing looking place,

Mags · 15-11-2005, 02:53 PM

Sounds good though I don't know if I could fit in an hour long talk with my hubby

Oh and I get plenty of laughs on here!

Mr. Cat · 16-11-2005, 05:06 AM

I like the idea of a Happiness Team, as mentioned in that article! Perhaps there could be a Catpages Forums Happiness Team? I'm so not volunteering. *hides*

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