THE IMPORTANCE OF A ‘BOUNCE BACK LIST’!

 



Whatever life you lead, we all have tricky days where we just need to take stock & take the deepest of breaths. I’m not saying really hard days that require something else, but just one of those days when things haven’t been the best or quite gone to plan. I find on days like these my ‘Bounce Back List’ is a vital tool to bring some joy back into a difficult day.

A ’Bounce Back List’ is a very personal list of simple things & pleasures that make YOU happy, but this is my list for inspiration.

 


1.    Watch an episode of a favourite TV show – for me  ‘Friends’, ‘Downton’, ‘Only Fools’ or ‘Bridgerton’ always cheer me up

2.    Have a glass of your favourite tipple - my favourite is a good Pino Blush!

3.    Take a luxurious bubble bath with a glass of wine and a favourite Youtube video.

4.    Buy yourself some flowers

5.    Get out for a walk in the fresh air. My daily dog walks always clear my head



6.    Listen to a thought-provoking Audio book or podcast

7.    Write a gratitude list

8.    Give yourself a home facial and have a pamper session

9.    Light a luxurious candle

10.  Cook a delicious meal or bake a cake



11.  Clean & tidy your house, tidy, clean and beautiful smelling surrounding clear your head

12.  Lose yourself in a book

13.  Create a playlist of your favourite music & play it whilst cleaning or pampering

14.  De clutter one area

15.  Do a guided meditation



16.  Work out – get your endorphins going

17.  Get an early night – if you’re guilty of burning the candle at both ends sometimes just a really good night’s sleep is all you need to re set

18.  Have a coffee or lunch with a friend

19.  Immerse yourself in a new or favourite home based hobby – writing, knitting, crocheting, candle making, calligraphy for example

20.  Whatever you do to reset your mind body & soul, make sure it’s something purely for you

 





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