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All work and no play...
Life isn’t all about work. It’s just as important to allocate time to do the things that you enjoy. It’s about spending time doing things that interest and inspire you.
Making time. Keep a diary to identify time when you can take a break, commit this time to you to do the things you enjoy.
Social Beings 
We are social creatures - we need to feel connected and a part of the community to which we belong. Our family and friends form the central components of the social networks that promote our sense of wellbeing.
Being enmeshed in social networks helps to promote our sense of self and our feeling a part of something bigger.
Social networks are about forming friendships and bonds with others; they are about interacting and communicating with people - and celebrating common interests and learning to understand our differences.
Social networks help us to stay healthy and happy by enabling us to form friendships with people who are around to share in good times, as well as provide emotional and practical support in times of need.
Express Yourself
Art - Art can be a great healer; enabling you to express yourself and explore the creative dimensions of your life.
Creative writing - Express your thoughts and feelings using the written word and develop your creative writing skills.
Dance - Express your emotions through movement. Dancing is also a great way to keep the body supple and improve fitness.
Music - Creating melodies and tunes and expressing yourself through music. Try singing or learn to play an instrument. Take time to appreciate music that you connect with, and that evokes pleasant memories / emotions
Spirituality - Who are you? What do you believe? What are the true attributes of a full and meaningful life for you?
Hobbies and interests - Hobbies are a great way of spending time doing something you like, either by yourself or in a group. There are all sorts of different hobbies, which are a great way of spending your leisure time, and keeping your mind active.
Support groups - Meet with likeminded individuals going through similar situations, and be supported by people who have a true understanding of what it means to be going through these experiences. You’ll feel able to discuss your thoughts and feelings in a safe and supportive environment with people you can trust.
Having Fun
Laughter really is the best medicine. Spend more time doing the things that make you chuckle, it’s good for you!
Happy people live longer and healthier lives. Laughter helps us to escape from the mundane and ordinary; when we laugh we are truly alive!
What makes you smile? Your friends, your partner, your family, your children, your job, your pet, your home, your favourite tv show, your favourite food?
Trying new things? Life is made up of a series of new and familiar experiences. We should all look to incorporate more time in our lives to trying new things. Maintain your zest for life and satisfy your innate desire for adventure!
The sense of achievement that comes from mastering a new skill or experiencing something for the first time is reward in itself.