January 2024
Page updated: 15/01/2024
January 2024
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1 Give kind comments to everyone you speak to today |
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2 Take 5 minutes to sit still and breathe |
3 Declutter a part of the house that you have been looking at for so long |
4 Listen actively and wholeheartedly to others without judgement |
5 Get a good sleep. No screens before bed |
6 Rediscover your favourite music |
7 Make a plan to meet with friends in the new year |
8 Reach out to a friend or family member you haven’t seen for a while |
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9 Don’t compare how you feel inside to how others appear on the outside |
10 Give yourself permission to say no |
11 Think of a previous mistake you’re glad you made and why |
12 Notice when you’re hard on yourself and be kind instead |
13 Forgive yourself when things go wrong – everyone makes mistakes |
14 Do something kind for yourself today, something you really enjoy |
15 Look back at the year and give thanks. List the things that you are grateful for |
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16 Have a bubble bath or hot shower and welcome the warmth around you |
17 Grab some snacks and watch your favourite film |
18 Look for the good in others and notice their strengths |
19 Plan some acts of kindness that you will do in 2024 |
20 Make yourself a warm drink and take time to enjoy it |
21 Make time to do something you really enjoy |
22 Share a happy memory with a loved one |
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23 Give your mind and body a natural boost by being active outdoors |
24 Read a new book or start a new audiobook |
25 Stay hydrated, drink plenty of water |
26 Take an action to be kind to nature and care for our planet. |
27 Find something to look forward to today. |
28 Do something outdoors, walk, run, relax, explore. |
29 Try a new radio station or TV show. |
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30 Enjoy photos from a time with happy memories. |
31 Be willing to share how you feel, and ask for help when needed. |
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Remember, it is ‘ok’ to not be ‘ok’.
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