The document provides 10 tips for having a happy new year, which include buying gifts for loved ones, taking a short holiday trip with family or friends, spending time in nature, reading a book on a topic of interest, learning a new skill from a private teacher, taking up a new hobby like traveling or cooking, scheduling phone calls with people who have been lost touch with, arranging health checkups for parents, and planning a family get together where the children run activities.
The document provides 52 tips to help reduce stress organized into four categories: heart-healthy ideas, fun-filled ideas, relaxation ideas, and organization ideas. Some of the tips include getting enough sleep, deep breathing exercises, spending time with family and friends, pet therapy, regular exercise, and taking short breaks during the day for activities like meditation, yoga, or deep breathing. The tips are intended to help trainers supplement stress management training sessions or have "lunch and learn" discussions on stress reduction techniques.
To be happy, one should prioritize their health, spend time with friends and family who support them, and remove negative influences from their life. It is also important to smile, laugh, be honest yet assertive, give compliments freely, spend less than you earn, exercise both physically and mentally, try new experiences, and respect yourself. Making a will can also provide peace of mind.
To be happy, one should prioritize their health, spend time with friends and family who support them, and remove negative influences from their life. It is also important to smile, laugh, be honest yet assertive, give compliments freely, spend less than you earn, exercise both physically and mentally, try new experiences, and respect yourself. Making a will can also provide peace of mind.
To be happy, one should prioritize their health, spend time with friends and family who support them, and remove negative influences from their life. It is also important to smile, laugh, be honest yet assertive, give compliments freely, spend less than you earn, exercise both physically and mentally, try new experiences, and respect yourself. Making a will can also provide peace of mind.
Self-Harm Alternatives – Over 130 Ideas for Use in RecoveryPooky Knightsmith
At the moment when a young person is overcome by an urge or need to self-harm, it can be very helpful for them to have a range of different strategies they can tap into to try and cope with the way they are feeling right now without actually inflicting harm on themselves.These resources contain in excess of 130 ideas which a young person could use as an alternative to self-harm.
These ideas were all suggested by former self-harmers.
These ideas are shared as a powerpoint file which can be used for information and training and are also presented in a separate handout designed to be shared with young people you’re working with. Different things work for different people at different times so there are a wide range of ideas here to try. It’s always worth having follow up conversations with the young person you’re working with to find out what’s worked and what hasn’t so they can refine their list and determine the best strategies to employ at the moment they’re overcome with the need to harm.
About the author:
Dr Pooky Knightsmith specialises in mental health and emotional well-being in the school setting. She can provide training sessions or workshops for school staff, parents or students on a variety of topics, including self-harm and eating disorders.
For further information and free resources visit
www.inourhands.com
The document provides 10 tips for having a happy new year, which include buying gifts for loved ones, taking a short holiday trip with family or friends, spending time in nature, reading a book on a topic of interest, learning a new skill from a private teacher, taking up a new hobby like traveling or cooking, scheduling phone calls with people who have been lost touch with, arranging health checkups for parents, and planning a family get together where the children run activities.
The document provides 52 tips to help reduce stress organized into four categories: heart-healthy ideas, fun-filled ideas, relaxation ideas, and organization ideas. Some of the tips include getting enough sleep, deep breathing exercises, spending time with family and friends, pet therapy, regular exercise, and taking short breaks during the day for activities like meditation, yoga, or deep breathing. The tips are intended to help trainers supplement stress management training sessions or have "lunch and learn" discussions on stress reduction techniques.
To be happy, one should prioritize their health, spend time with friends and family who support them, and remove negative influences from their life. It is also important to smile, laugh, be honest yet assertive, give compliments freely, spend less than you earn, exercise both physically and mentally, try new experiences, and respect yourself. Making a will can also provide peace of mind.
To be happy, one should prioritize their health, spend time with friends and family who support them, and remove negative influences from their life. It is also important to smile, laugh, be honest yet assertive, give compliments freely, spend less than you earn, exercise both physically and mentally, try new experiences, and respect yourself. Making a will can also provide peace of mind.
To be happy, one should prioritize their health, spend time with friends and family who support them, and remove negative influences from their life. It is also important to smile, laugh, be honest yet assertive, give compliments freely, spend less than you earn, exercise both physically and mentally, try new experiences, and respect yourself. Making a will can also provide peace of mind.
Self-Harm Alternatives – Over 130 Ideas for Use in RecoveryPooky Knightsmith
At the moment when a young person is overcome by an urge or need to self-harm, it can be very helpful for them to have a range of different strategies they can tap into to try and cope with the way they are feeling right now without actually inflicting harm on themselves.These resources contain in excess of 130 ideas which a young person could use as an alternative to self-harm.
These ideas were all suggested by former self-harmers.
These ideas are shared as a powerpoint file which can be used for information and training and are also presented in a separate handout designed to be shared with young people you’re working with. Different things work for different people at different times so there are a wide range of ideas here to try. It’s always worth having follow up conversations with the young person you’re working with to find out what’s worked and what hasn’t so they can refine their list and determine the best strategies to employ at the moment they’re overcome with the need to harm.
About the author:
Dr Pooky Knightsmith specialises in mental health and emotional well-being in the school setting. She can provide training sessions or workshops for school staff, parents or students on a variety of topics, including self-harm and eating disorders.
For further information and free resources visit
www.inourhands.com
The document provides a long list of tips for personal development and self-improvement. Some of the key tips include spending one hour each morning on self-development activities like meditation, reading inspirational texts, and listening to motivational tapes; setting aside time each week for family; drinking water and eating healthy foods; practicing gratitude; reading biographies of leaders; and repeating positive mantras. The overall message is about developing good habits and focusing on self-improvement, relationships, health, and personal growth.
The document provides guidance for volunteers conducting preschool storytime programs at local libraries. It covers topics like preparing for storytime, choosing age-appropriate books and activities, presenting stories engagingly, and managing disruptive behaviors. Volunteers are encouraged to be well-prepared and choose materials they enjoy to best engage young children. The document also addresses differences in planning toddler versus preschool storytimes due to shorter attention spans of toddlers.
6 tips to help you float through a depressive episodeJocelyn Steffen
1. The document provides 6 tips to help those with bipolar disorder cope with and get through depressive episodes: engaging in art therapy like dancing, drawing, or sculpting; petting pets; using light therapy if seasonal affective disorder is experienced; doing physical activity like walking; having a "sanity buddy" for support; and making a "happy list" of things that bring joy.
2. It emphasizes that depressive episodes, though overwhelming, are temporary and encourages seeking medical help if depression gets too severe. Regular exercise, sunlight, hobbies, social support and focusing on positive topics can all help lift mood during difficult periods.
3. Managing bipolar disorder requires coping strategies for depressive lows as well
This document outlines a class on getting motivated using the symbolism of the Fool tarot card. It discusses the meaning of the Fool, making power pouches, exercises to find one's passions and purpose, installing a new habit, and animal meditations. Participants are encouraged to trust their inner wisdom, see life as an adventure, and take action on ideas without overthinking through simple daily steps towards their goals and dreams.
Leadership life fit: Stop and Smell the Rosesdschon
In this adaptation from “Five Ways to Find Time to Pause” ( https://www.mindful.org/five-ways-jumpstart-your-day/), learn how to be more present in your day.
The document provides information on various mental health activities including:
- Drinking water with meals and practicing positive self-talk.
- Examples of transforming negative self-talk into positive self-talk.
- A mindfulness activity involving noticing things seen, felt, heard, smelled, and tasted.
- Suggestions for staying connected with loved ones during the holidays while social distancing.
- An affirmation writing activity.
Kids Club Smilecatch // Family Fun Activities 10Smilecatch
This document provides suggestions for fun reading activities families can do with children over the summer. It recommends choosing books that will engage children, reading together for at least 30 minutes per day, acting out characters from the books, having children write their own endings, optionally cooking foods from the books, and taking thematic visits related to the stories. The goal is to get families to bond through shared reading experiences and spark children's imaginations.
Based on ‘The Good New Habits’ resource originally written by Ian G. Vickers, Assistant Principal, Sancta Maria College, Flat Bush, Auckland, New Zealand - for Resilience eTwinning course
This document provides mindfulness exercises and prompts to help the reader incorporate mindfulness into their daily life. It encourages focusing on the present moment through senses-based activities like mindful eating, drinking, chores and more. Brief mindfulness practices like deep breathing and body scans are suggested. Locations for mindful experiences on campus are listed. The overall aim is to slow down, reduce autopilot thinking, and find peace amid noise through present moment awareness.
Giving is one of the proven ways to increase your feelings of happiness & satisfaction with life. But not all giving practices are the same. Find the giving practice that fits your personality type.
Sleep problem solutions - A Crash Course on Creativity, Stanford Universityiulia_basturea
The document provides 30 solutions for sleep problems induced by work issues. The solutions include exercising regularly, maintaining a consistent sleep schedule, establishing a relaxing bedtime routine, practicing yoga/meditation, using breathing techniques, avoiding screens before bed, keeping a comfortable sleep environment, relaxing activities before bed, making healthy food choices, avoiding large/spicy meals before bed, and considering medical assistance like hypnosis if problems persist.
Want to take a 30 minute break but don't know how? Not enough time? Think again
Let me show you 25 tips that can help you take a break when you need it and in just 30 minutes
For more tips join Richard Facebook coaching group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/OnlineToSuccess/
The document provides 32 simple ways to transform one's mind, body, and soul. It suggests journaling daily, making lists of regrets and past harms to work on forgiveness, exercising regularly, spending time in nature, spending quality time with friends and family, getting adequate sleep, practicing gratitude, and maintaining a positive mindset. The overall message is that small, consistent changes in daily habits and perspectives can powerfully impact one's happiness and well-being over time.
How to Be the Great Mother Your Baby Deserves! Becoming a mother can be one of the most rewarding experiences of a woman’s life.
Having a baby can also be one of the most stressful and overwhelming experiences you’ll ever go through. Particularly, if you are not sure what you are supposed to do. This amazing little guide contains the information you need to know to raise a young child today.
6 tips to help you float through a depressive episodeJocelyn Steffen
1. The document provides 6 tips to help those with bipolar disorder cope with depressive episodes: engaging in art therapy like drawing or dancing, petting pets, using light therapy if seasonal affective disorder is present, exercising even with small routines, having a support person to confide in, and making a list of things that make you happy.
2. It encourages facing depressive episodes on an hourly or daily basis rather than looking too far ahead, which can feel overwhelming. Art therapy, petting animals, light therapy if needed, physical activity even in small doses, and having a support system are presented as helpful coping strategies.
3. Making a "happy list" of favorite things is suggested as a way to
Sing the 12 Days of Christmas like the #introvert you arePatricia Weber
Holidays and introverts are only close words in a dictionary. In life, the events and this people style don’t always mix easily.
In years past the traffic and crowded stores were too much for some of us. Now add the additional stress due to technology in our lives.
Start with these 12 ideas and chime in with YOUR ideas as others are doing!
Merry Christmas!
More than 100 solutions for Sleep because StressJanetMelchor
The Creative Team
The problem:
It is said that stress is the main cause for not sleeping.
One of nowadays most frequent sources of stress is the Crisis: due to economic problems, unemployment.
Solving these issues could be quite a useful challenge. Make people happier in hard times.
Crash Course of Creativity - Stanford University
6 ways to develop good reading habits inManaan Choksi
The document provides tips for parents to help their children develop a habit of reading. It suggests that parents should read regularly in front of their children to model reading behavior. It also recommends making books accessible throughout the home and discussing books together to develop an interest in reading. Parents should establish a daily reading time without pressure and reward children for finishing books to encourage reading. Regular visits to the library can further motivate children to read.
This document discusses different aspects of community well-being as it relates to AI and technology. It raises questions about how well-being can be defined and measured, examines domains of happiness, and explores how community is defined and how technology interacts with it. The document advocates for recognizing our shared humanity, establishing rights for all beings including nature and robots, and achieving a balanced symbiosis between technology and humans through systems that mimic nature. It also envisions a future with universal basic income, opportunities for growth, cooperation across communities, and prioritizing well-being over GDP. The reader is asked to share their own visions.
The Happiness Alliance aims to spread happiness to all beings through community, meaningful work, trust in business and government, and a healthy environment. It highlights women leaders in the happiness movement and provides individual happiness scores compared to other survey takers, with the goal of starting a new paradigm where increasing happiness starts from within each individual.
The document provides a long list of tips for personal development and self-improvement. Some of the key tips include spending one hour each morning on self-development activities like meditation, reading inspirational texts, and listening to motivational tapes; setting aside time each week for family; drinking water and eating healthy foods; practicing gratitude; reading biographies of leaders; and repeating positive mantras. The overall message is about developing good habits and focusing on self-improvement, relationships, health, and personal growth.
The document provides guidance for volunteers conducting preschool storytime programs at local libraries. It covers topics like preparing for storytime, choosing age-appropriate books and activities, presenting stories engagingly, and managing disruptive behaviors. Volunteers are encouraged to be well-prepared and choose materials they enjoy to best engage young children. The document also addresses differences in planning toddler versus preschool storytimes due to shorter attention spans of toddlers.
6 tips to help you float through a depressive episodeJocelyn Steffen
1. The document provides 6 tips to help those with bipolar disorder cope with and get through depressive episodes: engaging in art therapy like dancing, drawing, or sculpting; petting pets; using light therapy if seasonal affective disorder is experienced; doing physical activity like walking; having a "sanity buddy" for support; and making a "happy list" of things that bring joy.
2. It emphasizes that depressive episodes, though overwhelming, are temporary and encourages seeking medical help if depression gets too severe. Regular exercise, sunlight, hobbies, social support and focusing on positive topics can all help lift mood during difficult periods.
3. Managing bipolar disorder requires coping strategies for depressive lows as well
This document outlines a class on getting motivated using the symbolism of the Fool tarot card. It discusses the meaning of the Fool, making power pouches, exercises to find one's passions and purpose, installing a new habit, and animal meditations. Participants are encouraged to trust their inner wisdom, see life as an adventure, and take action on ideas without overthinking through simple daily steps towards their goals and dreams.
Leadership life fit: Stop and Smell the Rosesdschon
In this adaptation from “Five Ways to Find Time to Pause” ( https://www.mindful.org/five-ways-jumpstart-your-day/), learn how to be more present in your day.
The document provides information on various mental health activities including:
- Drinking water with meals and practicing positive self-talk.
- Examples of transforming negative self-talk into positive self-talk.
- A mindfulness activity involving noticing things seen, felt, heard, smelled, and tasted.
- Suggestions for staying connected with loved ones during the holidays while social distancing.
- An affirmation writing activity.
Kids Club Smilecatch // Family Fun Activities 10Smilecatch
This document provides suggestions for fun reading activities families can do with children over the summer. It recommends choosing books that will engage children, reading together for at least 30 minutes per day, acting out characters from the books, having children write their own endings, optionally cooking foods from the books, and taking thematic visits related to the stories. The goal is to get families to bond through shared reading experiences and spark children's imaginations.
Based on ‘The Good New Habits’ resource originally written by Ian G. Vickers, Assistant Principal, Sancta Maria College, Flat Bush, Auckland, New Zealand - for Resilience eTwinning course
This document provides mindfulness exercises and prompts to help the reader incorporate mindfulness into their daily life. It encourages focusing on the present moment through senses-based activities like mindful eating, drinking, chores and more. Brief mindfulness practices like deep breathing and body scans are suggested. Locations for mindful experiences on campus are listed. The overall aim is to slow down, reduce autopilot thinking, and find peace amid noise through present moment awareness.
Giving is one of the proven ways to increase your feelings of happiness & satisfaction with life. But not all giving practices are the same. Find the giving practice that fits your personality type.
Sleep problem solutions - A Crash Course on Creativity, Stanford Universityiulia_basturea
The document provides 30 solutions for sleep problems induced by work issues. The solutions include exercising regularly, maintaining a consistent sleep schedule, establishing a relaxing bedtime routine, practicing yoga/meditation, using breathing techniques, avoiding screens before bed, keeping a comfortable sleep environment, relaxing activities before bed, making healthy food choices, avoiding large/spicy meals before bed, and considering medical assistance like hypnosis if problems persist.
Want to take a 30 minute break but don't know how? Not enough time? Think again
Let me show you 25 tips that can help you take a break when you need it and in just 30 minutes
For more tips join Richard Facebook coaching group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/OnlineToSuccess/
The document provides 32 simple ways to transform one's mind, body, and soul. It suggests journaling daily, making lists of regrets and past harms to work on forgiveness, exercising regularly, spending time in nature, spending quality time with friends and family, getting adequate sleep, practicing gratitude, and maintaining a positive mindset. The overall message is that small, consistent changes in daily habits and perspectives can powerfully impact one's happiness and well-being over time.
How to Be the Great Mother Your Baby Deserves! Becoming a mother can be one of the most rewarding experiences of a woman’s life.
Having a baby can also be one of the most stressful and overwhelming experiences you’ll ever go through. Particularly, if you are not sure what you are supposed to do. This amazing little guide contains the information you need to know to raise a young child today.
6 tips to help you float through a depressive episodeJocelyn Steffen
1. The document provides 6 tips to help those with bipolar disorder cope with depressive episodes: engaging in art therapy like drawing or dancing, petting pets, using light therapy if seasonal affective disorder is present, exercising even with small routines, having a support person to confide in, and making a list of things that make you happy.
2. It encourages facing depressive episodes on an hourly or daily basis rather than looking too far ahead, which can feel overwhelming. Art therapy, petting animals, light therapy if needed, physical activity even in small doses, and having a support system are presented as helpful coping strategies.
3. Making a "happy list" of favorite things is suggested as a way to
Sing the 12 Days of Christmas like the #introvert you arePatricia Weber
Holidays and introverts are only close words in a dictionary. In life, the events and this people style don’t always mix easily.
In years past the traffic and crowded stores were too much for some of us. Now add the additional stress due to technology in our lives.
Start with these 12 ideas and chime in with YOUR ideas as others are doing!
Merry Christmas!
More than 100 solutions for Sleep because StressJanetMelchor
The Creative Team
The problem:
It is said that stress is the main cause for not sleeping.
One of nowadays most frequent sources of stress is the Crisis: due to economic problems, unemployment.
Solving these issues could be quite a useful challenge. Make people happier in hard times.
Crash Course of Creativity - Stanford University
6 ways to develop good reading habits inManaan Choksi
The document provides tips for parents to help their children develop a habit of reading. It suggests that parents should read regularly in front of their children to model reading behavior. It also recommends making books accessible throughout the home and discussing books together to develop an interest in reading. Parents should establish a daily reading time without pressure and reward children for finishing books to encourage reading. Regular visits to the library can further motivate children to read.
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This document discusses different aspects of community well-being as it relates to AI and technology. It raises questions about how well-being can be defined and measured, examines domains of happiness, and explores how community is defined and how technology interacts with it. The document advocates for recognizing our shared humanity, establishing rights for all beings including nature and robots, and achieving a balanced symbiosis between technology and humans through systems that mimic nature. It also envisions a future with universal basic income, opportunities for growth, cooperation across communities, and prioritizing well-being over GDP. The reader is asked to share their own visions.
The Happiness Alliance aims to spread happiness to all beings through community, meaningful work, trust in business and government, and a healthy environment. It highlights women leaders in the happiness movement and provides individual happiness scores compared to other survey takers, with the goal of starting a new paradigm where increasing happiness starts from within each individual.
The document summarizes a panel discussion on incorporating happiness into public policy. It discusses the Happiness Policy Handbook, which provides tools for policymakers to measure and promote happiness. The panelists describe policies like supporting happiness data collection, reforming cost-benefit analysis to include well-being, and changing urban planning, education, healthcare and work to focus on relationships and reduce stress. Measuring happiness at a community level and learning from social movements were also discussed.
When the author was young, their mother told them happiness was the key to life. In school, when asked what they wanted to be, they wrote "happy," but teachers said this did not understand the assignment. The author responded that the teachers were the ones who did not understand that happiness is more important than any career or job.
Science tells us good relationships are key to happiness and so is a strong sense of community. Start right next to home by making friends with your neighbors to increase your happiness and the happiness of those around you.
First published in 2014 as part of a peer reviewed essay Happiness in Public Policy (http://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/jsc/vol6/iss1/5/) The policy-screening tool provides 26 factors in the domains of happiness. Policies or projects are rated by the factors that are relevant. Not all factors in the tool will necessarily be relevant. Decision-makers choose which factors to use. Decision-makers may develop other factors not included in the tool. Origins
Kunzang Lhamu, Chief Research Officer of the GNH Commission in Bhutan, worked with the Happiness Alliance, a small nonprofit based in the US to create a hybrid happiness policy screening tool for adaptation and adaption by local governments and agencies in the United States.
We challenge you to practice gratitude every day for the next year. The research connecting gratitude practices with happiness have been established. Practicing gratitude makes you happier.
Keep a gratitude journal, post everyday on your favorite feed, or spend a little time each day in contemplation. For the next year, we challenge you to focus on one topic each month.
This document summarizes a talk about the connections between intentional communities, happiness, and quality of life. It discusses how human behavior and feelings evolved to promote behaviors that help pass on genes, with happiness as an accidental byproduct. Intentional communities may help exercise "good mood apps" in the brain and avoid "bad mood apps" by providing a social structure more aligned with how humans evolved. A study of over 1,000 individuals in 170 intentional communities found high levels of life satisfaction, social support, and other measures of well-being and quality of life. The talk suggests intentional communities provide an environment that may avoid "discords" or mismatches with human nature that can cause mental health problems in modern societies.
The document discusses terminology related to measuring quality of life, well-being, and happiness. It notes that while terminology is still evolving, there is general agreement that these concepts broadly encompass life satisfaction, relationships, purpose, and health. Both objective metrics like life expectancy and subjective surveys are important to get a balanced picture. Common categories of well-being metrics discussed include those from positive psychology, governments, businesses, and crowdsourcing. Key metrics examined include life satisfaction surveys, composites indexes, sustainability reporting, and experience sampling apps.
Slides for the ISQOLS webinar featuring John C. Havens, author of Heartificial Intelligence, and presenter at the ISQOLS 2017 conference, and Executive Director of The IEEE Global Initiative for Ethical Considerations in Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Systems.
The algorithms powering autonomous systems and Artificial Intelligence are driving the future of society. Imbued within our cars, companion robots and smart cities, we are becoming a culture of code. The risks and benefits regarding these technologies are largely evaluated through the lens of GDP-focused, exponential growth.
But when robots and algorithms diminish individual agency by making decisions on our behalf, when the liability of their actions becomes too complex to assess or when Artificial Intelligence (AI) and robotics are transforming our jobs, we must question if this will increase or decrease our well-being. Humans can’t thrive unless metrics prioritizing positive mental and emotional health are elevated as key indicators of a flourishing society.
Heartificial Intelligence - the Intersection of Emerging Technology Beyond GDP features John C. Havens, Executive Director of The IEEE Global Initiative for Ethical Considerations in Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Systems who will describe initial efforts to introduce Beyond GDP metrics into the AI community in an effort to prioritize human wellbeing for the creation and proliferation of these technologies. The goal of The IEEE Global Initiative's work is to invite cross-disciplinary research between technologists, engineers, and the Wellbeing / Happiness community to advance AI and robotics in a way that redefines innovation with a focus on flourishing versus exponential growth.
Pathways to happiness are tools for policy makers seeking the secure the right to the pursuit of happiness. This tool addresses the aspect of satisfaction with work that is due to a sense of being paid appropriately. Other policies to address other areas can be found at http://www.happycounts.org/happiness-policies.html
Pathways to happiness are tools for policy makers seeking the secure the right to the pursuit of happiness. This tool addresses the aspect of satisfaction with work that is due to a sense of productivity. Other policies to address other areas can be found at http://www.happycounts.org/happiness-policies.html
Pathways to happiness are tools for policy makers seeking the secure the right to the pursuit of happiness. This tool addresses the aspect of satisfaction with work that is due to a sense of autonomy. Other policies to address other areas can be found at http://www.happycounts.org/happiness-policies.html
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Pathways to Happiness are tools for city and town governments seeking to secure people's right to the pursuit of happiness. The complete set of tools can be found at http://www.happycounts.org/happiness-policies.html Happiness Policies are policies, programs and projects to increase happiness and well-being in the domains of happiness. Each area has its own unique circumstances. The policies in Pathways To Happiness are suggestions and starting points for policy makers seeking to secure people's inalienable right to the pursuit of happiness.
This document discusses three courageous policy proposals to help alleviate financial stress and promote economic well-being: 1) Providing tax incentives for savings targeted at low to middle income individuals to encourage savings and long-term stability, 2) Expanding college debt forgiveness programs to encourage enrollment and career choice, and 3) Placing limits on the high interest rates credit companies can charge to help the poor and middle class avoid excessive credit card debt driven by other costs like housing and medical expenses. Resources on each of these proposals are provided.
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Gifts to Yourself For a Happy Holiday
1. gifts you can give
that will make you happy
7to yourself this holiday
season
2. Gossip
Determine never
to gossip again.
Gossiping hurts others, and eventually you too.
People know they can’t trust someone who gossips.
Gossiping will hurt your relationships with people you care
about.
A gossip ends up hurting their own reputation as much the
reputation of the person they are gossiping about.
3. Take a Nap
Sleep is an important ingredient to happiness, health and all
aspects of your well-being.
Give yourself the gift of getting enough sleep for a night, or
taking a nap in the middle of the day.
If you want to give yourself a really big gift, take a stay-cation
and make getting caught up sleep a priority.
4. Appreciate you
Get a piece of paper and a pen.
List all the good things about yourself.
Now dig deeper and list some more.
Keep your list in your wallet or nearby. Read it often
Aim to add to your list each time you visit it.
When the paper gets full, get a bigger one and start again, re-
writing all the good things you already found about you.
5. Be at One with Nature
Bundle up (if its cold) and take a long slow walk in your
neighborhood park, spend a day in the mountains or
country, or take five minutes and get mesmerized by your
favorite houseplant (or your friends if you don’t have any).
When cooking, take some time to fully appreciate the
patterns in a half head of cabbage, the symmetry of an
apple or the beauty of a broccoli stem.
6. Silence
Give yourself some quiet time. Allow
yourself to rest in silence and daydream,
follow your breath or just let your mind
wander.
Take a few minutes or a half an hour. Try
to do this for a few days running.
7. Take a Bath
This may mean you have to clean the bathtub first! Make
the effort.
Take a bath with all the trimmings. Light candles. Use the
bath salts or bubbles you have been saving for a special
occasion. Make yourself a cup of tea and a glass of ice
water (so you can cool down if you get too hot!). Set up
your laptop so you can watch a show or listen to music
while you soak. Lay out lots of clean towels.
8. Be creative
A few ideas if you don’t think of yourself as creative:
Do something in a new way: clean up and arrange your
kitchen cabinets so its beautiful when you open them,
make a completely new dish, spend some time drawing or
tracing your favorite image, or download an app that lets
you play with your photos ( like turning them into sketches
or make double exposures).
If you are creative, set some time aside to explore creative
expression with a new medium.