From a squirt of Rwandan chilli oil to rolling down a hill and fresh linen, it’s the little things that can make a big difference, writes Arwa Mahdawi
and the eucalyptus and menthol mix in Poy-Sian perks me right up. You obviously don’t have to stick something up your nose to achieve the same effect. You can just get some dried lavender or burn a scented candle.Poetry is literary Poy-Sian. It’s a potent hit of inspiration that can immediately alter your mood. A lot of people, myself included, complain that they don’t have time to read but everyone has time to read a poem.
You can readAnnoyingly, what they say about fresh air and exercise is true: it really does make you feel good.Putting on a duvet cover is a special sort of hell. Slipping into crisp, freshly laundered sheets, however, is heaven.You probably haven’t done it since childhood but give it a go: it offers an instant dopamine rush and will make you feel young again. Just check for dog poo first.The time I fixed a kitchen cupboard is probably in my Top 10 proudest moments.
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