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Showing posts with label bonding. Show all posts
Showing posts with label bonding. Show all posts

Tuesday, 26 January 2016

Dear Me In 2016...

Dear me in 2016,

We're only one month into 2016 and yet you are different. It's incredible how quickly change can happen. Some friendships fall like shooting stars whilst others blossom from the earth. Okay, enough cheesy metaphors. Basically you've undergone some change over the last month so I'm here to tell you how not to screw your shit up this year.

First of all, you have got a pretty good thing going with your health just now. You are working out 4 - 5 times a week and you are no longer snacking like you used to. It makes a difference...a very noticeable difference...DON'T STOP. Right now you are feeling very good about yourself, keep that feeling!


Recently you seem to be having some motivation kick. I don't know if it's because of prelims or you've just been watching really inspiring youtube videos...doesn't matter. Either way, you are working out, studying and actually being productive again. Don't you dare stop! Find ways to motivate yourself be it youtube, blogs or even leaving yourself sticky notes if you're desperate.


Just say yes. There are so many opportunities out there, take full advantage of them! Even if it's something you don't think you can do TRY anyway. You will be amazed by what you can achieve. Recently you have been taking part in a lot of courses and talking to a lot of interesting people and it's been amazing. You've made so many contacts and improved your skills a lot, that's incredible, good job me.

Do the things you want to. You actually have a lot of ambition. Stop daydreaming and start doing! Learn how to play that guitar, take those singing lessons, go to those yoga classes or even more basic if you want to do something, ARRANGE it. Don't wait for someone else to do something for you. You can do it.


Finally, just make sure you're looking after yourself. Remember to remind those around you how much you love them and remember to love yourself. Above all, just have an incredible year you'll remember. Okay, I'm done being an agony aunt now, just don't screw it up!

Tuesday, 7 July 2015

How to survive a family holiday...

Going away on a holiday avec the family, sounds great right? Sure. Until arguments start and chaos descends. However, worry not! Here are my top 5 tips for how to survive a family holiday, I assume they work as I'm still here and I haven't murdered anyone...yet.

1) Try and be a peacekeeper
I love a good debate as much as the next guy but when it is escalating into a full blown argument or the other person is taking it too seriously, it might be time to just leave it. Yes it can be frustrating - particularly when you are right - but it's just easier.
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2) Avoid drama
If you are not in the argument and it seems to be getting pretty heated...EVACUATE THE PREMISSES IMMEDIATELY!   You will get either sucked in to the argument or asked to pick a side. Simply go to a different room with a different family member and hide there until the storm passes
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3) It is okay to take time for you
Yes you are there for a family holiday but that does not mean that you need to be with them 24/7. It is absolutely fine for you to have some down time by yourself be it to walk, draw, write or whatever you want to do. You should not feel bad about relaxing and wanting to do a fun activity alone - your family will not hate you.
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4) Be willing to try new things
While away with family or extended family it is most likely that you will be subjected to things that you might not necessarily want to do. For some people this might be going on a walk, going to a museum etc. However, please try and find some aspect of it that you enjoy. This not only makes it more enjoyable for you but your family doesn't have to listen to complaining the entire time.
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5) Bond
During the rest of the year you might be so busy that you may actually be left feeling slightly cut off or disconnected from your family, a holiday is a chance to fix this. You actually have time to talk and do activities together and this will definitely bring you closer together. I really love this because after a holiday I really feel connected to my family.
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These are my top 5 tips for survival: good luck!