things to do when you are having a bad day
Friday, 9 April 2021
Hey readers,
We all have bad days and it can be tough to know what to do when we are faced with these types of days. So down below is a list of ideas you can do when you are having a bad day.
1. Read a book.
2. Take a Buzzfeed quiz.
3. Paint your nails.
4. Colour in a colouring-in book.
5. Do a face mask.
6. Scream.
7. Look at old videos saved on your phone.
8. Blow bubbles.
9. Watch a sunset.
10. Lay down.
11.Play with animals.
12. Go outside.
13. Call up family members.
14. Practice deep breathing.
15. Read some motivational quotes.
16. Write down things you admire about yourself.
17. Go on a Pinterest bender.
18. Find a new recipe to try.
19. Take a hot shower.
20. Learn how to make your favourite cocktail.
21. Listen to music.
22. Meditate.
23. Get the camera out and take a photo of something.
24. Sing.
25. Watch some funny videos.
26. Organise something.
27. Clean something.
28. Plan something positive.
29. Say some positive affirmations.
30. Watch a funny film.
31. Watch a sad film, sometimes this helps.
32. Eat some pizza.
33. Have a bath.
34. Watch some cat videos on Youtube.
35. Wrap yourself up in a blanket.
36. Do some exercise.
37. Solve yourself out of an online escape room.
38. Listen to a true-crime podcast.
39. Play on your games console.
40. Join a virtual choir.
41. Live stream the Northern Lights to help relax you.
42. Cry.
43. Punch a pillow.
44. Write a poem.
45. Wear some fluffy socks.
46. Have a nap.
47. Moan on Twitter.
48. Get hooked on a new mobile game.
49. Watch the skies.
50. Practise yoga.
51. Try a new craft.
52. Take a quiz.
53. Watch zoo animals online.
54. Learn to bake.
55. Binge watch a box series.
56. Tour a museum.
57. Plant a herb kitchen.
58. Learn a musical instrument.
59. Drink a glass of water.
60. Journal.
61. Make yourself a cup of tea.
62. Make yourself a list.
63. Do a good deed.
64. Watch a sunrise.
65. Order delivery food.
What do you think about my list of things to do when you are having a bad day? Have I missed anything that you think is a good idea? Love to hear your thoughts in the comment section down below.
Cheers for reading X
simple ways to be mindfulness
Wednesday, 7 April 2021
Hey readers,
You don't have to be deep in mindfulness to appreciate the beauty of mindfulness. You can take little bits of practice and apply them to your everyday life but incorporating mindfulness can really give you peace of mind.
I suppose the first thing is to understand what mindfulness is. Well, mindfulness is basically in a nutshell it is being in a mental state where you are present and mindful of the moment. But also accepting and acknowledging any feelings or thoughts that the person has. It is a mindfulness mediation where you transport yourself to a place of calm and presence.
Looking at the definition of mindfulness in the oxford dictionary describes mindfulness as the quality or state of being conscious or aware of something. A mental state is achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations, used as a therapeutic technique.
One way of practicing mindfulness is listening to a guided mediation to help them sleep as it allows them to focus on the words and relax.
One of the ways to practice being mindful is incorporating mindfulness activities colouring or anything really that involves concentration can help, as well as being creative can help visitation technique.
Stopping what you doing and focusing on breathing. If you have a trail of thought accept that and focus on a thought or feeling that you may have, or it could be looking at something in detail in the room. This can bring back being aware of your surrounding and slowing down your thoughts. It can help give you time to think a bit more clearer as well.
Another mindfulness practice is to concentrate on the body part that is holding tension and focus on releasing that tension. The best thing to do is to sit somewhere quiet and comfortable where you can focus on scanning your body where you feel tense, then allow that body part to relax and let go of that tension.
This can give you more knowledge of where you might hold tension and also give you a sense of listening to your body and working with it to help reduce the anxiety.
Overall, the main idea of mindfulness is breathing, being aware, and concentrating on listening to your body, in turn being mindful of what is happening. However, not necessarily responding in any way is just about building a stronger mind to deal with the world around you. It is about change and breaking the habit of being you and changing it to a positive response such as taking a step back, thinking, and being present.
I myself am not a total convert to mindfulness but I take some practices and adapt them to my life. I have found over the months mindfulness to be beneficial especially when I feel like I am not in control.
I hope this has been enlightening and maybe you want to give it a go. As I said I am no practitioner in it but if you want to look further in detail you can find more information here.
Do you practice mindfulness? Love to hear your thoughts in the comment section.
Cheers for reading X
41 Questions to ask kids after school
Monday, 5 April 2021
Hey readers,
It can be hard as parents trying to get out how your child's day has been. so here are some open questions that help encourage your child to talk about their day.
1. Tell me about the best part of your day.
2. What was the hardest thing you had to do today?
3. Did any of your classmates do anything funny?
4. Tell me about what you read in class.
5. Who did you play with today? What did you play?
6. Do you think math [or any subject] is too easy or too hard?
7. What's the biggest difference between this year and last year?
8. What rules are different at school than our rules at home? Do you think they're fair?
9. Who did you sit with at lunch?
10. Can you show me something you learned (or did) today?
11. What did you have for lunch?
12. Whom did you sit with at lunch?
13. Who told a funny joke today? What was it?
14. Who gave the best presentation in your class?
15. Who gave the worst presentation?
16. Which of your teachers was the kindest today?… Happiest?… Grumpiest?
17. What book did you get from the library?
18. Who was a superhero today (who helped someone)?
19. Whom did you make laugh?
20. Whom did you help today?
21. What games did you play at school today?
22. If you could change part of your day today, what would it be? Why?
23. Is there anything that the teacher taught that you don’t understand?
24. How do you feel that you did today? Why?
25. What is one thing your teacher said today that you remember most?
26. If an alien spaceship came to your class and beamed someone up, who would you want them to take?
27. If you could create your own school, what would it look like and what would happen there?
28. If your teacher could teach only one subject, which subject would you want that to be?
29. If you got to be the teacher tomorrow, what would you do?
30. If you got to teach tomorrow, who would you want to be your assistant?
31. If you could change any part of your school what would you change?
32. What was your teacher like?
33. Were you nervous?
34. Who did you play with at lunch?
35. What kind of homework did you get?
36. What was the hardest rule to follow today?
37. Tell me a story from today.
38. What happened today that made you keep going (even if it was hard)?
39. What will you do to solve a problem at school or improve your work What made your teacher happy? What made her mad?
40. If you could switch seats with anyone, who would it be? And why?
41. What nice thing did you say today?
Cheers for reading X
**AD** Reasons why you should give video dating a go.
Friday, 2 April 2021
Hey readers,
If your single and ready to mingle then maybe you should think about online dating. It is so popular nowadays as 1 in 3 people go on the internet to find a potential partner.
I know we have more time indoors and maybe extra time due to being furloughed so maybe a fun way to pass the time is video dating. There is a massive surge during lockdown to connect to new people and have that buzz back of meeting someone new.
I think one of the main reasons why online dating is becoming a firm favourite in the online dating world is the fact we are used to video calling with popular video apps such as what's app and zoom. We are familiar with this technology and with the ease of being able to operate it makes it a strong contender in the way we date online.
Another positive aspect of video dating is the fact that because it is online it is much safer as you can bloke someone or end a call if you don't feel safe.
This is in comparison to meeting someone and it can be quite difficult if you're not enjoying yourself or want to remove yourself from the date but you have the confidence to say that it is not for you.
Of course when you go on a physical date and meet up with someone you are still putting yourself at risk because you don't know someone. At least if you take your time with video dating you can get a feel and it is safer to report than to be a physical situation where you don't feel as safe.
Let's face it with video dating is less expensive because your home, you don't have to think about the cost of food or drink. I mean even if you are having a take away together but separate it still be a lot less compared to the physical date because you're paying for the transport element as well.
The benefit of having a date with someone on zoom is you don't waste time for hours meeting in a bar to then find out there is no connection. Having video dating saves the time of setting up as it is quick to connect on the internet, it is flexible to what suits both of you regarding time.
Video dating is a more relaxed affair because you're at home in your safe environment which can settle you in the build-up to the date. Hopefully, if you are more relaxed and vice versa you get a more genuine feel for the person.
Now one area that maybe you want to explore when online dating is narrowing it down to finding someone local to you. Cheshire Dating Site not only offers the opportunity to meet potential partners in Cheshire but also caters the older individual in the over 50s category.
Cheshire Dating is a fun way to meet new people. It is really easy to set up and no time meet new people in the local area of leisure. Just because you are over 50 doesn't mean your over. You can still have a good time and get the buzz of meeting someone new.
Cheers for reading X
This is a sponsored post however all opinions expressed are entirely my own.
**AD** Why you should check out dating in Isle of Man
Hey readers,
Some people want company but during these difficult times over the past year with the whole situation of the coronavirus, it can be hard. That is why online dating is more popular than ever.
However even though dating online is a good opportunity to meet others, it can become difficult to find people close by where you live.
So, if you live in the Isle of Man then you don't want to meet a potential partner in London. That is why it is good to check out dating sites such as Isle of Man Dating which caters specifically for people who want to connect with others who live in the Isle of Man
Research has shown that 1 in 3 people meet online which is why you should consider meeting your next potential partner online. Remember it is ok to go at your own pace and on the Isle of Man dating you can meet someone who meets your requirements.
You don't have to be straight if you are looking for a same-sex relationship then there are plenty of people out for you on the Isle of Man.
Plus instead of waiting around for an opportunity to meet someone going online gives you the open doors quicker. Of course, you can test the waters as you might not meet the perfect companion the first time around.
However, dating can still be fun and have a laugh getting to know someone. The beauty is you have the power to reach out and a person for you. The whole experience can be a learning experience as well and going through the process of dating you can understand what you want in a person if you don't know already.
The benefit of dating online is you can take your time and get to know someone, there is no rush because well let's face it there is plenty of time to kill currently. Another additional to online dating is it opens up to meet more people compared to people you might meet in real life.
You may not know that one of the most popular elements of dating online is video calls through the likes of What's App and Zoom. You can literally have a virtual conversation and connect visually.
You don't need to just chat you can do things together for fun such as playing an online game. It is a relaxed way to get to know someone and there is not that pressure because it is laid back atmosphere.
With the Isle of Man Dating site is so easy to step up, you don't have to be tech-savvy to have fun meeting new people. On the website, it is so quick to do, following the step to step instructions.
On the website, you can also filter criteria that you want in a partner for example whether they smoke? or if they have blue eyes making it so much quicker to narrow down the right person for you.
The Isle of Man dating site covers a wide range of areas from Newtown, Bride, Patrick and even more Isle of Wight locations, so what are you waiting for people of Isle of Man sign up now!
Cheers for reading X
This is a sponsored post, all opinions expressed entirely my own.
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