Use these tips, from happiness guru and psychologist Dr Tim Sharp, Dr Happy, to fire up your daily routine
- Plan to be spontaneous. "Make a commitment to set aside time to do something new every week. It may sound like an oxymoron, but the more you do it the more likely you are to become naturally spontaneous."
- Be a "yes man". "Whenever you're presented with an opportunity, ask yourself, could I say yes to this? It's easy to say no to stuff - I couldn't do that, I'm too tired, I can't do that on a school night. Each week, try to say yes to something you'd ordinarily say no to."
- Break your TV routine. "Whatever your routine is for a particular night, like watching Spicks and Specks on Wednesdays, break it. Read a book, play a board game, talk to your partner, call up a mate." You can always watch the series on DVD.
- Go backwards. "You can walk or run the same route, but go in the reverse direction. Things look different and you notice new things. Going a different route is even better. Exercise physiologists say it's good to vary your routine because your muscles need to be challenged in new ways. Psychologically we need to be challenged with variety in the same way." The same goes for other parts of your life. Have the dessert first, meal, then entrée. Work out in the morning instead of the evening. Have sex first, then cook her dinner.
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Wow that's so true, I should definitely try some of those thing out.
I agree with the concept. Its hard to break old habits..
Plan to be Spontaneous: Humm what happen to all those trampers that did not plan. They are not here to say a thing. You could be Out of the fire in the Frying pan. Be a yes Person: There is always more than one way to do stuff, figure it out. TV: who can afford Sky-Free View or a TV in the recession ...
wah that sounds good im gonna put it to the test making changes in my daily routine cheers