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#MakingTime Day 11

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Your Day 11 Making Time challenge:

For 11 minutes… Give yourself a mini massage

“We judge ourselves remorselessly, making unreasonable demands on ourselves and offering no quarter when we fall short. We would never treat someone we cared about in this way. Offering kindness toward ourselves is an invaluable practice and one that cannot be done too often.”

– Anna Black in ‘Living in the moment’

We can all benefit from a bit of TLC from time to time so today we’re inviting you to take time to give yourself some. After all YOU are the most important person in your life. Take good care of yourself and you’ll feel happier, healthier and in a far better state of mind to take care of everyone who depends on you.

Massage is a great way to relax and unwind and there’s no need to waste time or money at the local beauty salon when you can do-it-yourself at home!

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#MakingTime Day 10

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“Communication – the human connection – is the key to personal and career success.” – Paul J. Meyer

Work, family life, household chores and never-ending ‘to-do’ lists… when life gets busy it can be quicker and easier to text, tweet, telephone or do none at all. But when was the last time you took time out to have a good old-fashioned face-to-face conversation?

Your Day 10 Making Time challenge: For 10 minutes… have a proper conversationSpending time with someone and engaging in real, genuine and meaningful conversation reminds us of what’s really important: the human connection. After all interacting with others and building relationships is how we learn, develop and grow.Today’s challenge is to take 10 and have a proper ‘in-person’ chat with someone – your partner, your mum, a friend, a colleague, a stranger in the park, a busker, the shopkeeper – anyone you like. Give that person all your attention, listen to them, ask questions, don’t interrupt and relax, smile and enjoy being human. We promise it will enrich your day – and theirs – more than you can imagine.

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#MakingTime Day 9

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“Fill your paper with the breathings of your own heart.” — William Wordsworth

Are you ready to get those creative juices flowing? Here we go…

Your Day 9 Making Time challenge: For 9 minutes… write/collage in a journal 

Psychologists have proved that journaling is good for you. Spending just five minutes a day writing down your thoughts or expressing them creatively can boost your immune system, lower your blood pressure, help you sleep better, increase your memory function and improve your wellbeing by more than 10%.

Today take nine minutes to write or collage in a page of your journal.

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#MakingTime Day 8

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“What matters is that we find a way – any way – to recharge and renew ourselves.”– Arianna Huffington in Thrive

Your Day 8 Making Time challenge: For 8 minutes… stretch!

Did you know that stretching is important for people of all ages and that it’s just as important as regular exercise? One of the greatest benefits of stretching is that it boosts self-esteem. When we stretch our bodies release dopamine, a hormone which helps us feel happier and more positive about the world. Other benefits include improved flexibility, strength, coordination and circulation, increased energy levels, reduced neck, shoulder and back pain associated with sitting at a desk, and better sleep.

When stretching it’s good to move smoothly and slowly so you stay in control. You’ll get a deeper stretch this way. Adjusting your position so you’re more comfortable when you stretch is a great way to prevent pain and make the stretch easier. Ask yourself: ‘does my body have the support it needs?’ If not, give it that support. Add tension where it’s required so that other parts of your body can relax and let go.

Today, make time to stretch for 8 minutes. Smile, enjoy and feel good.

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#MakingTime Day 7

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Your Day 7 Making Time challenge: For 7 minutes… go for a walk around the block without your phone 

These days we’re plugged in 24/7. Between texts, emails, regular old phone calls, and notifications from Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, keeping up with everyone and everything can feel like a full-time job.

Can you remember the last time you switched off? The last time you went 24 hours, 12 hours, even just a few hours, without checking your phone?

“… Stop a moment, cease your work, look around you.” – Leo Tolstoy

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#MakingTime Day 6

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Your Day 6 Making Time challenge: For 6 minutes… dance like crazy to your favourite music!

Dancing is incredibly good for your soul:

  • It instantly enhances your mood
  • It’s a way to escape your mind
  • You become completely present in your body
  • And it provides a boost of positive energy

So today’s the day to turn up the tunes and go wild! As the age-old saying goes… ‘Dance like no-one’s watching!’ For six whole minutes let your body move in the silliest ways, invent some new moves or imagine you’re on stage giving the performance of a lifetime! And if your favourite song isn’t six minutes long, use it as an excuse to dance to two tunes. Go with the flow and have fun, laugh at yourself and enjoy it. We promise it will make you feel amazing.

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#MakingTime Day 5

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There’s nothing like sorting through your post and finding a beautiful postcard hidden amongst your bills. In an age where it’s quicker and easier to email, Instagram, Facebook, text, Skype or Snapchat, we’re on a mission to bring good old snail mail back!

Your Day 5 Making Time challenge: For 5 minutes… write a postcard to someone

A postcard is a quick and easy way to let someone know they are remembered. And unlike a letter, it’s short and sweet! ‘Wish you were here’ or ‘Thinking of you’ or ‘I miss you. Let’s meet up soon…’ are words enough if they’re from the heart. Even a few scribbled words will mean a lot to the person who receives them.

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#MakingTime Day 4

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As we hurry through our busy lives it can be hard to tune out the noise. Every now and then it’s important to stop and ask yourself: ‘What makes me happy?’ and ‘What do I want to offer the world?’ Sometimes you just need to pause, breathe and listen.

Your Day 4 Making Time challenge: For 4 minutes… Close your eyes and breathe deeply

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#MakingTime Day 3

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So many magazines, so little time… did you know that in the UK alone more than 2,600 different magazines are printed each year, not to mention online magazines? So why then, when there’s so much choice out there, do we find ourselves picking up our old favourites time and time again? Mostly it’s because our time is precious and we like what we know so it’s easier to stick with it that.

Your Day 3 Making Time challenge: For 3 minutes… read an article in a magazine you don’t normally read

Today’s the day to step out of your comfort zone and read something different. We’re not suggesting you spend hours in the newsagent flipping through every magazine on the shelf (although what a cool way to spend a day!) Rather we challenge you to pick up a magazine that you wouldn’t usually read – your partner’s photography magazine, the regional glossy in the local coffee shop or the interior magazine that’s gathering dust on your friend’s coffee table – and spend three minutes reading any article you like. Better still, open it at random and read that page.

Who knows what you’ll discover, what interesting conversations it could spark and what exciting thoughts and opportunities could come of it?

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