7 Tiny Changes You Should Try Out This Week

Just some small things to make your life better.

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1. If you've got 3 minutes: Check out Pixelthoughts

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This sweet meditation tool makes your worries literally vanish. Just type in what’s bothering you, and watch as it shrinks away into nothingness.

2. If you've got 5 minutes: Open your windows.

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Letting fresh air in is my favourite way to press reset. And if you've got sash windows (these ones), then here's a handy tip via James: "There's a reason for sash windows. Hot air goes out the top, cool air in the bottom. So open both bits."

3. If you've got 10 minutes: List your fruit and veg intake.

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"I write down every fruit and vegetable I eat in a little diary (with the aim of reaching my five a day) so I can see what good things I've put into my body each day and that way if I've only had like one or two things I feel urged to try and do better the next day!

This is today so far:

watermelon

avocado

spinach

So now I'm like SHIT I NEED TO GET TWO VEG IN AT DINNER." – Remee Patel

4. If you've got 15 minutes: Try an easy organising tip.

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I'm not one for buying shoe racks to turn into mop storage (or whatever is trending on Pinterest), but I always find these tips helpful and inspiring.

5. If you've got 20 minutes: Try out something new.

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Here's 7 ways to entertain yourself this week, including games, music, TV and books. I can heartily recommend One :

"Crossan’s book is a well-researched, heartfelt, and seriously devourable story about conjoined twin sisters Tippi and Grace, written in poems.

I get that this sounds like a weird mix of things, but the result is amazing, and the fact that it’s written in poems actually makes it a breezy, short read that you can go back to again and again. Perfect for swallowing a whole book on a lazy Sunday afternoon, or in short bursts on your commute."

6. If you've got 30 minutes: Go visit some animals.

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My friend and colleague Alicia is a big fan of Borrow My Doggy. That's Biscuit in the picture – she borrows him once a week from his owner, and they go for a walk. It's really easy to sign up, and a lot like Air BnB (both parties agree, and there's lots of info on the dog and owner). If you're a cat person, then you can visit your local cat shelter like Emma did.

7. If you've got 30 seconds: Read this tweet

Cameron Boon @BakedBoons

Look, I know this week has been tough so here's a chihuahua dressed as a centurion being pulled by a sausage dog.

12:17 AM - 20 Jul 2016