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5 Positive Things To Do This Week #115
1) Print out precious photographs from last year. Pop them on your walls, stick them on your fridge door, keep them close in your diary or purse and send them as an added extra in a handwritten letter (see no.4!). 2) Slow down (this is more a reminder to myself). 3) Go for a winter walk with friends. Don’t forget flasks filled with your favourite tipple. 4) Write Christmas thank you notes/letters…it’s never too late! 5) Give out lots of compliments…
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10 Positive Things To Do This Christmas Week #114
Happy Monday everyone! Here are 10 positive things to do this Christmas week, including some of my favourites featured over the past couple of years. Spend a little time reading all of the Christmas cards you have received and be grateful for all the people in your life. If possible give your home/room a good clean tonight so it is sparkly and tidy for Christmas. Don’t forget a Christmas soundtrack (ideas below)! Check your rubbish/recycling collection times for the Christmas…
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5 Positive Things To Do This Week #113
Add floral and festive joy to your computer with this Poinsettia desktop wallpaper from Design Love Fest. Give any leftover festive bakes to your neighbours…I always bake far too much for just the two of us. Feed the birds. Here’s 10 lovely bird feeders and houses for inspiration! Take it very easy on the roads this week – everyone is in manic Christmas mode. Tell the one’s you love how much you love them. Soppy, yes. But very, very important. Brew up and see…
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5 Positive Things To Do This Week #112
Hit the charity shops for stocking fillers. Sit and write your Christmas cards, with a little music (and a sherry). Top up on batteries for the house so you don’t run out over Christmas (remote controls and fire alarms). Tell a joke! List 3 great things that you are looking forward to this week. I’m super excited to see my friends in Nottingham, watching Peter Hook & The Light play Closer and Unknown Pleasures and making my first festive bake of the…
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5 Positive Things To Do This Week #110
Invite your neighbours around for festive drinks Get a takeaway tonight (something to look forward to tonight!) Take a different route to work Have a night watching Disney films Plant your Spring bulbs now! Brew up and see my previous 5 Positive Things To Do posts here. ♥
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5 Positive Things To Do This Week #109
Fill each room in your house with flowers (one bouquet split into small vases) Be a tourist in your own town Buy a 2015 diary/planner Find a great view. Up a tall building, a hill…wherever you like. Make Christmas cards. See my first Christmas card DIY this week! Brew up and see my previous 5 Positive Things To Do posts here. ♥
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5 Positive Things To Do This Week #108
Bake Parkin Smile as much as possible Engage in small acts of kindness Wear a big jumper for instant comfort/happiness Download an audio book Brew up and see my previous 5 Positive Things To Do posts here. ♥
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5 Positive Things To Do This Week #107
Paint your front door a cheery colour to see you through Winter Have a fireworks night with friends and serve up hot chocolate and mulled wine Spend one evening sorting through your clothes and create new outfits. Pass on any clothes you no longer wear Buy yourself a box of naughty cereal for those days when nothing else will do. Send someone a compliments card – see my tutorial on Wednesday (papercraft DIY’s are back!) Brew up and see my…
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5 Positive Things To Do This Week #106
Have a pumpkin carving night. Listen to these autumnal tracks via Julia Ogden’s blog. Wash all the cushion covers in your house – it refreshes your rooms with a nice scent! Treat yourself to a flask or travel cup to cheer up your commute. Here’s some of my favourites! Buy someone an unexpected gift, just because. Brew up and see my previous 5 Positive Things To Do posts here. ♥
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5 Positive Things To Do This Week #105
High five someone every day this week. Make a big batch of soup. Give someone a piggyback ride (and ask for one too). Go for an early morning walk by yourself. Find a photo booth and get your picture taken with someone special Brew up and see my previous 5 Positive Things To Do posts here. ♥
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5 Positive Things To Do This Week #104
Plan a Halloween film night with your favourite people. Check out any free activities that are happening in your local area. Dedicate one night this week to reading a new book and eating your favourite evening snack. Play Cards Against Humanity and laugh until your sides split! Start rustling up photographs you have taken this year and think about getting them framed as thoughtful gifts for Christmas. Brew up and see my previous 5 Positive Things To Do posts here. ♥
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5 Positive Things To Do This Week #103
Look for the biggest autumnal leaf you can find. Have a retro food night to bring back happy memories. I’m thinking rice pudding, chicken kiev, Angel Delight…hmm what else? Make a romantic meal for two and dress up your table at the same time. Grab a buddy and play Pooh Sticks. Delete apps from your phone you no longer use and free up space to take more photographs. Brew up and see my previous 5 Positive Things To Do posts here. ♥
