Want a little lift? These super-clever tricks will make you feel that bit better (promise!)
- These Lovely Little Wins will help perk up these long, cold winter days
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Yes, we hear you - winter is STILL dragging on, and what a drag it can be.
But
don't fret, the gloomiest of all the months is now behind us, and the
best way to face a fantastic February is by feeling fresh and
re-energised.
However, if you haven't
got time for, say, a month in a Polynesian spa, we have these
super-clever tricks to give you a much-needed lift and make you feel
that little bit better.
Don't fret, the gloomiest of all the
months is almost a thing of the past and the best way to face a
fantastic February is by feeling fresh and re-energised - here we dish
out our top tips on how to give yourself a little lift
Go Green
We
don't mean juicing 17 varieties of veg and downing it like most January
warriors here, we mean the colour - simply surround yourself with
green.
Experts claim that the earthy
shade represents happiness to us human folk, so throw on that green
dress, stomp through a lush field or make your work notes in a
charming Chartreuse! You might get some funny looks, but who cares when
your mood is evergreen?
Experts claim that the earthy shade
represents happiness to us human folk, so throw on that green dress,
stomp through a lush field or make your work notes in a charming
Chartreuse!
Make a splash
Many of us have forgotten one of the biggest de-stressing tactics at our fingertips - turning on the taps.
A
bath seems like a lost luxury in the modern world - we're so busy we
dash in and out of the shower without so much as a backward glance at
the fancy bubble bath we got for Christmas.
So
give yourself half an hour after work, fill the tub and pour in some
Epsom salts and then literally wash away your woes. Easily absorbed by
our bodies, the magnesium in the salts kick-starts the production
of serotonin, helping our muscles relax and our mood levels soar.
It also exfoliates the skin so you'll be a smooth operator again in no time.
A bath seems like a lost luxury in the
modern-world - give yourself half an hour after work, fill the tub and
pour in some Epsom salts and then literally wash away your woes
Get on the list
Things rattling around your brain can leave you feeling worn out, without you even realising it.
That
bill, the dreaded dentist appointment, facing up to the Christmas
credit card - all of this crashing around unorganised is no good for our
state of balance.
So, get it written
down - a 'done' and 'to do' list on a nice notepad (some things just
can't be done on a smartphone). Write it, face it, finish it. You'll
feel so much better when you see those ticks next to all your pesky
tasks.
Things rattling around your brain can
leave you feeling worn out without you even realising it - a 'done' and
'to do' list on a nice notepad (some things just can't be done on a
smartphone). Write it, face it, finish it
Indulge in a guilt-free treat
Little else gives us the instant kick of a tasty sweet treat, especially if it's guilt-free!
So check out Fruittella’s delicious
new sugar-free range of Fruit Gums & Fruit Foams, which are
naturally sweetened with the South American plant Stevia and come in
Fruittella's best-loved flavours – like lemon and strawberry. No sugar.
Fewer calories. No artificial sweeteners. No problem!
Whether
it's a melt-in-the-mouth foam or a chewy gum, these flavour sensations
come in a handy bag, perfect for when you need a little lift on the go.
Little else gives us the instant kick
of a tasty sweet treat, especially if it's guilt-free! So what better
than enjoying the new sugar-free Fruittella Fruit Gums and Fruit Foams
Check out
Fruittella ’s delicious new sugar-free range of Fruit Gums & Fruit
Foams, which are naturally sweetened with the South American plant
Stevia. No sugar. Fewer calories. No artificial sweeteners. No problem!
Flatter yourself
It's not just our bodies and homes that need a little lift every now and again, it's our self-esteem too!
Work
mistakes, mummy guilt and being called out by our pals can leave us a
little bruised on the ego front, so make a file where you keep
compliments - whether professional or personal - you have received and
take a look when you're having a wobble.
This isn't a shrine to self, by the way, it's a way of recognising you're appreciated when life gives us a nasty knock!
Work mistakes, mummy guilt and being
called out by our pals can leave us a little bruised on the ego front,
so make a file where you keep compliments you've received
Feel bloomin' marvellous
Nothing
gives us a little lift like a spring awakening. The nights will soon
brighten up, and we can start thinking about not wearing 160 layers
every day.
So why not prepare yourself
for summer sooner rather than later. Head to your favourite garden
centre and pick out some of the brightest bulbs you can find - African
lilies, gladioli and crocosmia are all perfect for planting now so
you'll have a bloomin' beautiful garden or balcony by the time the sun
is back.
Head to your favourite garden centre
and pick out some of the brightest bulbs you can find so you'll have a
bloomin' beautiful garden or balcony by the time the sun is back
Dance like you mean it
Nothing gets the blood racing like a good dance.
Whether
belting out a power anthem in the car or throwing your arms in the air
like you just don't care in the living room - you'll feel strictly
euphoric after a energetic routine.
The
reason this will give you a boost? Well, there's four of them. Throwing
shapes stimulates us physically, emotionally, cognitively AND socially
and is one of the easiest way of achieving uncomplicated happiness.
Get dancing - the reason this will
give you a boost? Well, there's four of them. Throwing shapes stimulates
us physically, emotionally, cognitively AND socially and is one of the
easiest way of achieving uncomplicated happiness
Burn away the blues
If your burning the candle at both ends it's time to stop and re-group, even if it's just for a few minutes.
Funnily enough, one of our top tips is to put your feet up for 15 minutes surrounded by, you got it, candles!
Lifestyle gurus insit that flickering flames can burn away the blues and de-stress you. They also smell rather lovely!
Lifestyle gurus insit
that flickering flames of a candle can burn away the blues and de-stress
you. They also smell rather lovely!
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