Avoid making a New Year’s Resolution. Yes, seriously. Many people find that the pressure of undertaking a big life change at New Year makes it more difficult to accomplish their goals. Deciding to lose weight, quit smoking, get fitter etc is sometimes easier to accomplish at a time of your own choosing, or when the weather is warmer to make you feel more optimistic. The only resolution I’ve ever made and stuck to, is not to make a New Year’s resolution!
Raid the
‘End of Sale’ rails. I’ve never been one to queue on the first day of a sale,
or even turn up within the first few days of one starting. I’m much more the
type of shopper that scours the shops for ‘End of Sale’ bargains. Past finds
have included Marks and Spencer jeans for £5, M&S boots for £3 and toiletry
gift sets from Boots at 90% reduction. OK, so there’s not so much choice
towards the end of a sale, but the savings can be huge!
Fill up
those charity bags. Now’s the time to clear out all of those cupboards and drawers
to make room for all of the goodies that you received for Christmas. And if you
received some unwanted gifts, why not donate those to a local charity shop too?
Beware, however, of some of the so-called charity bags that are posted through
your door. Whilst some are genuine, others most definitely are not. If in
doubt, try to take your donations directly to a charity shop, to ensure that
your gifts are helping the people that you intend to help, as opposed to lining
the pockets of unscrupulous individuals.
Curl up
with a good book. Whilst I accept that e-readers have their place, I feel you
can’t beat holding an actual book in your hand, with it’s intriguing cover
beckoning you to discover its treasures within. I love to turn the pages –
sometimes with some speed when I reach a particularly exciting bit – enjoying
the feel of the paper and weight of the tome. Snuggling up by the fire on a
winter’s day, book in hand, is sheer bliss!
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