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| BUY THE FLOWERS |
"So if it doesn't make you feel 10 feet tall... if it doesn't take you somewhere extraordinary, say no." #SpendItWell
I've never been one to save things for best... I've always believed in drinking from crystal glasses every day, wearing sequins to the supermarket and using the limited edition palette until it hits pan.
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| EAT THE CAKE |
In a recent survey, M&S found that 81% of us think it’s the small things that make a big difference, but don’t make enough time for them. It takes effort to shift this mindset and personally I find that simple things often make the most impact....
- Starting my day with a walk on the beach
- Wearing a dress and red lipstick, just because it makes me feel good
- Buying myself flowers
- Resisting the temptation to scroll through my phone when I'm waiting for the kettle to boil
- Making more time for people I want to be around (and saying no to those I don't!).
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| WEAR THE DRESS |
On 1st June, Marks & Spencer is launching Make it Matter Day with a series of national events in support of communities around the UK. It's all about making time for what's important and empowering us to change from a place of frustration to one of greater contentment. Locally to me, M&S is supporting Foyle Search & Rescue, a volunteer-run suicide prevention charity, where M&S Foyleside and Crescent Link staff will make over, spruce up and maintain a memorial garden used by those who have lost loved ones. Derry-Londonderry is one of ten pilot community transformation programmes to support 1000 communities, with the ultimate aim of living happier, healthier lives.
I'd love to know what you do to make time for things that matter... please leave a comment below or share online with #SpendItWell - you'll find more info and inspo here.
*This post was sponsored by Marks & Spencer