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Make a ‘Brag Book’ for the one you love!

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Want an UNUSUAL Valentine’s gift – how about a ‘Brag’ Book?

Got a special someone in your life?
Wondering what to get them for this Valentine’s Day that is a bit different and doesn’t cost a mint?

An 'empty' book makes a perfect 'Brag Book'!

An ’empty’ book makes a perfect ‘Brag Book’!

Look no further – the Brag book is your answer!!

You may already have one of those wonderful ‘empty’ books – blank pages just waiting for something to be written on them – this was one I had!

Next, I started to think about all the (mostly) little, thoughtful, considerate, funny, special and loving things my partner did or does for or with me.  I jotted about 6 – 10 of them down.  Then I wrote one on each page, randomly distributed throughout the book.

Brag Book Intro

Brag Book Intro

The wonderful thing about this gift is that it keeps giving; every now and then I will update it, adding all the new items on more random pages.

I began this several years ago now and this book is nearly FULL!

I RE-give it every now and then, for a birthday, when I might have to be away, or when a boost of happiness is needed – it gives BOTH of us such joy, in creating, reading and re-reading it. May it bring you as much happiness as it has brought us!

Pages from our Brag Book

Pages from our Brag Book

The new year has started… have YOU?!

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True confessions….
OK, it is the 11th January and I have YET to start my New Year routine…. I thought if I confessed a few more of you might fess up as well. However, the really important part is what to do about it? Are those goals and plans really important to you and me?

The classic interpretation of how to change says there are two basic states, either the pain gets so great as to force a change or the desire for the end result is so strong you feel you have no option.  Do either of these fit for you? Is either the negative push or the positive pull working for you? In both cases the situation is usually quite extreme and life isn’t always that black and white.

May I suggest a third option? A curiosity and interest to explore the adventure! The ‘end result’ might be achieved; however the journey along the way to its culmination will be good in and of itself. And knowing the wonderful richness of life something better may come up along the way. Must keep those doors open!

What will I do? I will start with teeny steps, 5 minutes of exercise is better than none and knowing me, if I do 5 minutes I’ll be so enjoying myself, I’ll want to continue. Same with my music – pick up that guitar, hold it, pring the strings, find a favourite song and see if the chords are not too difficult!

JUST DO A BIT!!!

Let’s check back in two weeks with each other – please tell me any nifty ways you have found that helps you help yourself to do what you want. Best of good fortune to you!

YOU ARE IN CONTROL OF YOUR CHOICES!  Will you or won’t you?

Will I or won't I?

Will I or won’t I?