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TRAVEL : NEW YORK NEW YORK !

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Park Avenue Princess

A huge City with lots to see and as I have just returned from another fabulous trip there let me try to encapsulate a great trip for you into a long weekend. The whole City was deserted when we went due to Covid numbers so we did not queue at all but as things return to normal you may find that you need to book in advance to avoid queues

THURSDAY PM

Most NY flights get you in early evening and as it is 5 hours behind UK time you maybe feeling jet lagged. So this evening cocktails and a light dinner in the hotel. The LOEWS REGENCY HOTEL is perfectly situated on PARK AVENUE and has a famous restaurant and bar. Also Julian Farel has his hair and beauty salon within the Hotel . Maybe the wonderful Jet Lag Massage is all that is needed this evening.

Fully Refreshed Leaving the Julien Farel Salon

FRIDAY AM

The hotel does an amazing Power Breakfast in the Speak Easy style restaurant. But as we wanted to get out and experience life as a New Yorker we discovered Cafe Olympia on Lexington where the locals go. Every food imaginable cooked fresh to order. No frills , giant tables for everyone to share. Met loads of lovely people here and great egg white omelettes with any filling requested.

With my pedometer switched on we set off walking on our adventure. We love to walk in cities so you can discover hidden gems. I appreciate this maybe your first visit to NY so let’s walk to the ROCKEFELLER CENTRE . Here you can get tickets for the TOP OF THE ROCK where spectacular views of the City await. Also the world famous , as seen in many films the Ice Rink is here. Personally I prefer the ice skating in Central Park but this maybe something you would like to try today.

F.A.O Schwarz the Toy Store In Tom Hanks film BIG was filmed here with the giant keyboard on the floor. So take your footwear off and give it a tinkle. This store is stunning if you have any children with you.

Tapping Out A Catchy Tune

Eddies Shoeshine is here too , the man in your life would love to have his boots shined like never before by shoeshiner to the stars Eddie. Eddie even gets his photo album out and regales you with stories of Presidents and Hollywood superstars.

FRIDAY PM

Well girls as you waited for his shoeshine its all about you now ! We all need some shopping time while in New York to bag some bargains so lets head to Fifth Avenue to SAKS and BERGDORF GOODMAN. These stores are a little dated and shabby now so the shopping is not as good as London but with the weakened dollar you can certainly get items cheaper. However handbags that have to be imported into US are NOT cheaper even with the current exchange rate. American labels are much cheaper . I bought some St John pieces far cheaper than Harrods. So think Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, Nike etc rather than Louis Vuitton and Chanel. Bed Linen I find is gorgeous here I ALWAYS buy my bedding in the US.

FRIDAY EVENING

So after heading back to the Hotel with all your purchases It is time to freshen up as i have booked a table at HARRY CIPRIANIS for dinner. Or take your shopping with you as you are just over the road at BERGDORF’S. It depends how hungry or how dressy you want to be. Most people were not dressed up on the whole, but mainly because it was -10 degrees. I actually went there in my Killy salopettes !! In fact I wore my Killys for the entire trip as you will see from the photographs.

Bellinis for two

Bellini’s are the order of the day here. Beef carpaccio to start and roast chicken for main ! Followed by more Bellini’s.

SATURDAY AM

Cafe Olympia for breakfast.

Pre-booked tickets for the EMPIRE STATE BUILDING. Lots of Instagram opportunities here. Including a King Kong Scene. It has to be done I guess. The art deco architecture itself is worth a look. There is a museum as you go up which is fascinating to see how this great monument was built. But be prepared for long queues as you go through all the security checks.

Empire State Building

SATURDAY PM

SEX AND THE CITY TOUR ! YAY! So excited. But let me tell you even if you are not a fan this tour was one of the most fun. On this 3 hour tour you get to see further South on Manhattan Island………..Greenwich Village, West Village, Soho. Visits to Carries house , Scouts bar for Cosmopolitans (lots of Cosmopolitans) Boudican Restaurant where Big and Carrie held their wedding rehearsal dinner. Magnolia Bakery for free red velvet cupcakes. SJPs Shoe Store for bespoke shoes at a discount. This was SOOOO much fun and for $50 pp a bargain.

Sex And The City

As we met the tour at the fountain outside the Plaza Hotel at 3pm you may want to take a light lunch or afternoon tea prior to the tour. As we got back late to the Hotel and decided not to do dinner. Maybe just too many Cosmos !! Lol !

SUNDAY

Sundays are made for Art Galleries and Central Park. So we headed to the GUGGENHEIM which is small and interesting enough not to take too much of your holiday time and is not too overwhelming. A small Soupcon of culture. The current exhibition of Gillian Wearing was fascinating.

Guggenheim

We decided to stroll through CENTRAL PARK right to the other side to visit Strawberry Fields the JOHN LENNON MEMORIAL. Where we had a little sing a long to All You Need Is Love with a local busker. We had a lovely lunch of Lobster Mac and Cheese and lots of lovely Malbec to warm us up at The TAVERN ON THE GREEN an iconic landmark in Central Park.

Safe Central Park

SUNDAY PM

As I had already reached my 20000 steps target we got an UBER to the business district to pay our respects at the 911 Memorial and the museum. Which had been completed since my last visit. We thought long and hard before deciding to do this but we are so glad we did it has been done so well and there is a calmness around the area. The horrors of that day should never be forgotten but the museum was sympathetically done and built within the foundations of the TWIN TOWERS

911 Memorial

SUNDAY EVENING

I booked you a table at ZUMA on MADISON with its unsurpassed Japanese cuisine. A big favourite of mine I visit Zuma whenever I know there is one in the City I am visiting. You will not be disappointed. Sexy and sultry, dark and moody , perfect if you are on a romantic getaway.

Seared Tuna at Zuma

MONDAY AM

We are heading home today on a late flight so plenty of time for more exploring. After having a “Power Breakfast” at The Regency (cafe Olympia closed on Sundays ) we head to GRAND CENTRAL STATION to walk our breakfast off. This world famous landmark has featured in numerous Films and Tv Series and is the world largest working station with 44 platforms.It is remarkably clean and the architecture is formidable. It belongs in a bygone era , there is something very Disney about it. There are many retail and dining options on separate levels . So before we head home we head to anther NY iconic eatery THE OYSTER BAR AT GRAND CENTRAL it is a stalwart of the area being located here for 108 years. after our power breakfast alas we decide on OYSTERS ROCKEFELLER and Champagne to toast our wonderful visit to the City that never sleeps !

Oysters Rockefeller

So there you have it a special long weekend in NY I hope it helps to have a skeleton outline and a loose plan especially if you haven,t been before. If I have got you all excited that you are going off to book a trip immediately, and I would as the planes and the Big Apple are beautifully quiet, but it is freezing cold so take your salopettes !!!!!!

MWAH MWAH
JOJO XXXXXXXX

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JOJOS STYLELIST TIP : AS WITH ANY CITY PLAN YOUR SIGHTSEEING BEFORE YOU GET THERE SO IT FLOWS WELL. SECONDLY WALK EVERYWHERE AS THATS WHEN YOU SPOT THE HIDDEN GEMS THE FABULOUS EATERIES, THE GREAT PEOPLE………..SOAK UP THE ATMOSPHERE. THINK OF THE FITNESS !

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MIDWEEK MANTRA : VALUE OUR ELDERS

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To keep you going to the end of the week. The feel good shot glass of empowerment.

This week …….

As we grow older we start seeing patterns and deeper spiritual meaning of life. Often we get caught up in the here and now. Many lessons can be learned from the older and wiser. Think how much you, yourself have learned from your own experiences.

So, this week I want you to find an older person to sit down and speak to this could be someone you know but schedule time. Or strike up a conversation with an older person as you go about your daily routine offer to take them for a coffee and a cake. Imagine how special you will make this person feel and that their contribution is valuable. You will also gain valuable life lessons. WIN WIN.

I personally love conversations with the elderly and regularly visit clubs and homes with my sound healing classes. I find their experiences and knowledge absolutely fascinating. TRY IT !!!

JOJO xxxxxxx

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MIDWEEK MANTRA : RESOLUTION RETOX

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YOUR WEEKLY DOSE OF INSPIRATION, TASKS AND POSITIVITY TO GET YOU THROUGH THE REST OF THE WEEK. JOIN US EVERY WEDNESDAY FOR A WEEKLY FOCUS TO MENTALLY UPLIFT YOU.

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OKAY READERS……LETS BE HONEST……..REALLY HONEST HOW MANY OF YOU ARE STILL KEEPING TO THOSE RESOLUTIONS THAT YOU SET YOURSELF ON DEC 31ST ? IT IS AROUND THIS TIME WE DECIDE TO DUMP THOSE GOOD INTENTIONS AND CREEP BACK TO THEIR NAUGHTY HABITS. YOU ARE NOT ALONE. SO RATHER THAN SET YOURSELF RESTRICTIVE GOALS AND THEN FEEL LIKE A FAILURE AND BECOME DOWN ABOUT YOURSELF LET ME SHARE AN IDEA WITH YOU.

I PREFER TO SET MYSELF A MANTRA , ONE SENTENCE OF FOCUS TO IMPROVE MY LIFE AND MY SOUL. CHANT THIS MANTRA EVERY MORNING IN THE SHOWER. IT ALMOST BECOMES A MANIFESTATION WHEN YOU CONCENTRATE THE MIND.

SO TODAY PICK A MANTRA FOR 2022….MINE IS “PUSH THE ENVELOPE” AS I WANT TO PUSH MYSELF OUT OF MY COMFORT ZONE AND EMBRACE THE DIFFERENT AND ADVENTUROUS. 2021 MANTRA WAS “BUILD MORE PLEASURE INTO EVERY DAY.” SO YOU GET THE IDEA.

MANTRA BUILD MORE POSITIVITY AND HAPPINESS WHEREAS RESOLUTIONS CONCENTRATE ON NEGATIVITY AND HARDSHIP.

WRITE YOUR PERSONAL MANTRA IN YOUR GRATITUDE JOURNAL TODAY . REMEMBER EVERYTHING IS MORE POWERFUL WRITTEN DOWN.

MWAH MWAH. XXX

JOJO. XXX

JJOJOS STYLELIST TIP:WHO WANTS TO BE ON THE WAGON WHEN YOU COULD BE DRIVING A FERRARI

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BEAUTY:HOW TO MULTITASK YOUR BEAUTY ROUTINE

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We are all short of time and as we get older there seems to soon much more maintenance required to looking good. So I am going to show you how to maximise your beauty routine to look and feel your very best in the minimum time. As like you , I am extremely busy I feel I have perfected multitasking in many areas of my life it may feel difficult to start with but it will soon become habit. Remember girls and boys it takes 21 days of repetition to form a habit.

First of all invest in a Prana/ bed of nails mat. These can be expensive up to £200 but Base Yoga are currently selling them for £21.99 on Amazon.co.uk.

Base Yoga Amazon £21.99

These mats are acupressure mats it really is like an acupuncture session it is fantastic for blood flow,cellulite and energy. I lie on mine EVERY morning for 20 minutes . In that 20 minutes I manage to do the following.

  • Hair Mask(weekly) my personal favourite is the Reincarnation Mask, Bleach London £7.50. This works I promise you. Every other day before I wash my hair I massage organic sesame oil into my hair at this time.
Bleach London £7.50
  • LED Facial Mask Dr Dennis Gross £430 Cult Beauty. I put this on daily to boost the collagen and give my skin a radiant glow. This has made a big difference to my skin. I know this is expensive but you can use this time to put a layer of Vitamin C on your skin and allow to sink in slowly.Super Facialist Vit C and glow serum £17 is fab ! Once a week replace this with a sheet mask . Whatever mask you use ensure it is a no rinse mask just massage the goodness into your skin. To save time.
Dr Dennis Gross Spectralite £430
  • I oil my body with organic sesame oil massaging into knees and elbows ,fingers and toes to help the joints and ageing of these areas. Prior to showering. Rinse off your skin will be smooth and silky.
  • Rub whitening toothpaste/coconut oil onto your teeth for extra whitening and sparkle.
  • Skin softener on the feet every day. Once a week foot peel socks or mask for beautiful feet. If you pay attention to your feet daily it saves so much time and is nigh on impossible to remove hard skin once its built up.
Superdrug £10
  • Finally meditate while your laying there all relaxed for 20 minutes.
  • Jump in the shower and rinse it all off.

Once this becomes habit you will get faster at your preparation stage.

All this while my new RoboVAC (who has become my pet ) cleans the house!

My New Baby ! The Robovac !

MORE QUICK HACKS

Instead of spending time drying (or overdrying) your hair and styling it. Quick rough dry pop in some big velcro rollers for smooth and bouncy hair. Do your make up, get dressed take the rollers out and voila ! Good to go.

On the assumption no one does their own manicures and pedicures anymore. Next time you are in your nail bar have them both done at the same time whilst getting your eyebrows threaded, whilst the massage chair gives you a thorough pummelling.

Getting It All Done in One Appointment

Fast beauty fixes I love it.

Now I do realise we all have different routines and you may want to relax more and do this in the evening or on a weekly basis rather than a daily basis. The key here is routine. Organise yours …..then create the habit.

JOJOS STYLIST TIP: TIME IS PRECIOUS ……BUT SO IS FEELING GOOD AND LOOKING GOOD. YOU CAN HAVE IT ALL WITH A LITTLE BIT OF PLANNING. WORK OUT WHAT FEELS GOOD FOR YOU !

HAVE A TRULY FABULOUS DAY

MWAH MWAH

JOJO XXXX

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MIDWEEK MANTRA: HOW TO RECLAIM YOUR TIME

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TIPS AND TASKS TO MAKE YOUR LIFE A LITTLE EASIER AND MORE BEAUTIFUL TO HELP GET YOU THROUGH TO THE END OF THE WEEK.

FEELING STRESSED AND EXHAUSTED ? FEEL LIKE YOUR CHASING THE CLOCK EVERY DAY. WELL TODAY I HAVE A SIMPLE TASK . LOOK AT WHAT YOU CAN DELEGATE. AT WORK MAKE A LIST OF TASKS THAT DO NOT NEED TO BE DONE BY YOU, OR INDEED AT ALL. SEE WHAT YOU CAN DELEGATE TO OTHER PEOPLE IN YOUR TEAM SOME OF THEM MAY LIKE THE ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITY AND BE FLATTERED THAT YOU TRUST THEM.

THEN LOOK AT ALL THE CHORES YOU DO AT HOME. SHARE THE TASKS TO YOUR PARTNER , YOUR CHILDREN,ETC. IT REALLY IS QUITE CHEAP TO BUY HELP TO FREE UP YOUR TIME. MAYBE OUTSIDE HELP FOR THE IRONING OR WASHING THE CAR PERHAPS. A CLEANER JUST A COUPLE OF HOURS A WEEK.

IT IS YOUR TIME AND YOUR LIST. BUT IT IS TIME TODAY TO TAKE A LONG HARD LOOK AT HOW YOU CAN MAKE YOUR LIFE EASIER. THINK OF THE WONDERFUL THINGS YOU CAN DO FOR YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONES WITH MORE TIME.

DO IT TODAY !

JOJOS STYLELIST TIP: MAKE YOUR LIFE MORE BEAUTIFUL TODAY BY REORGANISING YOUR LIFE TO MAKE YOU LESS STRESSED. LIFE IS SHORT ENJOY IT. MAKE TIME TODAY.

MWAH MWAH XXXX

JOJO

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STYLE : 5 KEY PIECES FOR YOUR WINTER WARDROBE

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January is the time for a thorough closet cleanse, I have already done mine. But as we are now all about sustainability all you need is a few key pieces that can update your whole winter wardrobe and bring you right up to 2022 !

BOOTS

These fantastic Mulberry boots that are flattering and modern. Basic black great under trousers, with jeans or with black opaque tights. Can also work in the Summer with a flirty floral short dress.

COATS AND JACKETS

Military style coats are still on trend for 2022 shorter or longer your preference. But stick to a neutral colour black, grey or navy. Will go perfectly with the aforementioned boots ! Be quick this KAREN M gorrrrrgeoussss coat is in the sale right now !! January the perfect time to buy a winter coat huge discounts everywhere, so buy a classic like this one or something that suits YOU and you will always be in style.

The RALPH LAUREN blazer I chose a bright colour to give your skin a pop and brighten up those dull days. Great for pub lunches paired with some jeans and a polo neck or dress up in the evenings thrown over a black or navy pencil skirt. Stunning.

KNITS

You will get plenty of wear out of a new knit during the winter months. So instead of selecting just another sweater I found a “piece” for you , ALEXANDER MCQUEEN ensures this sweater needs NO introduction. A stand alone piece just pair with your favourite jeans and you have a statement. An investment piece but gentle washing only !

SLEEPWEAR

Cosy PJS for all those cosy winter nights. To slip straight into when you come home. Stay looking stylish. HANRO excellent selection of cosy, chic undies and sleepwear.

So there you have it 5 key pieces to update your winter wardrobe. You get the idea a couple of neutrals and a few statement investment pieces that go with most things in your wardrobe. This is the year you rethink your fashion waste. No more bulk buying, no more cheap fast turnover fashion, more planning less browsing. Cleansing the closet regularly to rediscover the clothes you already have.

MWAH MWAH. XX

JOJO. XX

JOJOS STYLELIST TIP :FACT- WE WEAR 20%OF OUR CLOTHES 80% OF THE TIME. KEEP YOUR CLOSET LEAN SO YOU KNOW WHAT IS LURKING IN THERE. BOOK A ONE OFF VISIT WITH A STYLELIST AND DO A CLOSET/SHOPPING EXERCISE SO EVERYTHING IN YOUR CLOSET CO ORDINATES TOGETHER

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MIDWEEK MANTRA : THE KEY TO BETTER RELATIONSHIPS

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YOUR WEEKLY WEDNESDAY CLUB OF TASKS,THOUGHTS OR JUST INSPIRATION TO KEEP YOU POSITIVE AND UPLIFTED AND CHASE THOSE WINTER BLUES AWAY.

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Strengthen The Link

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL! WE ARE HERE TO MAKE IT YOUR BEST ONE YET !!!

JUST FOLLOW OUR GUIDANCE AND TOOLS IN OUR WEEKLY MIDWEEK MANTRA AND WE GUARANTEE YOU THAT YOU WILL FEEL HAPPIER AND MORE AT PEACE WITH YOURSELF.

RELATIONSHIPS ARE A KEY PART TO YOUR HAPPINESS. SO IT IS IMPORTANT TO NURTURE THE RELATIONSHIPS AROUND US.

HOW OFTEN DO WE BLAME THE OTHER PERSON WHEN THINGS GO WRONG IN A RELATIONSHIP. ALL UNHAPPY ALLIANCES ARE BASED ON EXPECTATION INSTEAD OF INVESTMENT. EACH PARTNER IS LOOKING FOR THE OTHER TO FILL THEIR NEEDS.

IF YOU WANT TO BE PART OF A HEALTHY, LOVING PARTNERSHIP BECOME A CREATOR INSTEAD OF A RECEIVER. FOCUS MORE ON WHAT YOU GIVE RATHER THAN WHAT YOU EXPECT TO GAIN. BY DOIND SO YOU CAN BECOME THE CAUSE OF YOUR OWN HAPPINESS.

SO THIS WEEK THINK ABOUT WAYS THAT YOU CAN DO MORE, BE MORE SUPPORTIVE AND SHOW MORE APPRECIATION TO YOUR PARTNER. HERE ARE SOME IDEAS

*LISTEN AND ENGAGE WHEN YOUR PARTNER IS TELLING YOU ABOUT THEIR WORK DAY.

*WRITE A BEAUTIFUL CARD TO THEM.

*RUN THEM A BUBBLE BATH AND FIX THEM A DRINK, LIGHT SOME CANDLES.

*LET THEM WATCH THE FOOTBALL WHEN YOU REALLY WANT TO WATCH A GIRLY FILM ON ANOTHER CHANNEL.

*TELL THEM YOU UNDERSTAND THEIR POINT OF VIEW IN AN ARGUMENT. WINNING IS NO LONGER IMPORTANT.

I AM SURE YOU CAN THINK OF MANY OTHER THINGS AS YOU KNOW YOUR PARTNER AS AN INDIVIDUAL. BUT NOW IS THE TIME TO STOP, AND TREAT THEM LIKE ONE.

YOU WILL BE AMAZED AT HOW THIS INVESTMENT BRINGS REWARDS AND AT HOW HARMONIOUS YOUR RELATIONSHIPS BECOME. TRY IT. THE APPRECIATION WILL BE RECIPROCATED.

MWAH MWAH

JOJO XXX

JOJOS STYLELIST TIP: DON’T JUST DO THIS EXERCISE WITH YOUR ROMANTIC RELATIONSHIPS BUT WITH FAMILY, FRIENDSHIPS AND WORK COLLEAGUES IT WORKS A TREAT IN RAISING THAT HAPPINESS QUOTA.

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LIFESTYLE: HOW TO BE HAPPY IN 2022

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HAPPY NEW YEAR !

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Let It Go !

Whoever said “money can’t but happiness “is shopping in all the wrong places !!! Polls havre shown that wealthier people generally are in fact happier. What else do people THINK makes them happier sex ? friendships/? holidays? health ? It is true that these factors can influence how happy someone is. But when Psychologists study happiness they usually find it is a STATE OF MIND. A person with nothing or who has had a series of disappointments can be happier than someone who has it all. So how do we alter someones state of mind ?

I came across an old study carried out by Dr N M Bradburn it concentrated on the positive and negative effect and why people were predisposed to be one or the other. He concluded it was partly due to their circumstances in life but mostly down to their personality.

Extroverts were far more likely to be optimistic while introverts demonstrated far more negativity . Therefore we have to “develop a talent for happiness”. Many programmes exist to increase extroversion and reduce neuroticism. Also in the eighties and linked into this study was Dr Michael Fordyce a pioneer of happiness studies produced his own set of fundamentals, a programme of changes that can increase your happiness levels . These 14 points can push your personality into a more extrovert direction. This programme has considerable success right up to today. So I wanted to share the 14 exercises with you today because you must value your happiness but pursue it actively and constantly

1.Be more active and keep busy.Happy people get more out of life because they put more into it. Engage in a wider range of activities that you enjoy

2.Be productive at meaningful work.Happy people find meaning and purpose in the most mundane task. They are purposeful, productive and get things done.Set goals and objectives.

3.Get better organised and plan. Happy people are more organised. Make lists, accomplish and feel a sense of achievement.

4.Spend more time socialising. Happy people cultivate a social network and large groups of friends. When times are tough they seek out people rather than cut people off.

5.Develop an outgoing social and healthy personality. Happy people have a positive view of themselves and their abilities. They accept their own frailities and failures without dwelling on them or letting them get in the way. Accept and know how to take care of yourself. Embrace activities that play to your strengths and build your confidence. Happy people smile more, good humour is contagious so only hang out with other happy people. Join a club or activity that you enjoy so you can meet new people.

6.Close relationships are the number one source of happiness. Happy people are responsive and nurturing to the needs and hopes of those they love and value. Equally recognise a close relationship that no longer makes you happy.

7.Stop worrying. Worrying makes us feel bad. Happy people waste less time with it distracting themselves with something more enjoyable instead. Write down what you worry about for a week then in a month or so review your worry diary its my bet that most was needless worrying and most things went away or did not come to fruition.

8.Lower your expectations and aspirations. I know right ! Tricky one this of course you must set goals and standards but don’t set the bar too high or you will be constantly disappointed. Happy people don’t compare themselves to others.

9Get present orientated. Live for today. People who live in the past are depressed , those that live in the future are anxious. By living in the present is the only way to be truly happy. Focus on now.

10.Develop positive, optimistic thinking. Gratitude diaries are very effect for this. write down 3 things every day that you are truly grateful for. Happy people are definitely more optimistic seeing the glass half full and not half empty. Next time you note that you are being negative turn it upside down to look at the positives in the situation. Leave “thought check” post it notes around the house so when you catch site of one check your thinking if you are thinking negative thoughts turn them into positive ones. This is a great drill in developing positive thinking and training yourself. I always extract the positives from every problematic situation. Surround yourself with radiators never drains.

11. Eliminate negative feelings and problems. Happy people enjoy looking for solutions to problems rather than dwelling on them so don’t allow negative feelings to fester.

12.Be yourself. Happy people tend to come across as authentic and genuine and true to themselves. They are comfortable with who they are and communicate it.

13.Don’t bottle things up. Happy people know when and how to ask for help if they need it. Bring problems into the open bottling things up is a recipe for poor mental health.

14. Value your happiness. Happy people work at being happy. They do things that make them happy , hang out with the people that make them happy. Happiness is a priority and they recognise when they are not.

So try this for yourself. Fordyce proved over many years that you can actually help yourself a great deal. To a large extent happiness is up to you. Material factors are important in your life but how you choose to think about them is more important still. Whether you are balanced towards a negative or positive outlook largely depends on your personality, but your outlook can be definitely changed. Fordyce has shown over many years that happiness is something you have to work at , it is certainly not something that happens while you are looking the other way. Happiness ‘drills’ need to be practised on a regular basis.

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Make Yourself Happy

MWAH MWAH XXXXX

JOJO X

JOJOS STYLELIST TIP:HAPPINESS MUST BE PURSUED ACTIVELY AND CONSTANTLY. DISPEL THE MYTH THAT HAPPINESS ONLY ARRIVES WHEN YOU ARE BUSY DOING SOMETHING ELSE !!