2. Go through your closet and ask yourself whether you have worn each item in the past 6 months. If the answer is no, or if those items don't fit, are out of style, etc., then clear them out and make way for new things. Donate your used clothing to Value Village, the Salvation Army, Community Living, etc. or have a garage sale. You will feel liberated by clearing space in your closet, while also getting that warm and fuzzy feeling by helping others in the process. You may even make some money to boot!
3. Reorganize the furniture in your room. Even the smallest changes can make a big difference in how refreshed you feel (it will also help you to clean out a stash of things under your bed that you otherwise don't pay much attention to!).
4. Give yourself a manicure/pedicure at home. Soak your feet in a bubble bath (or a foot spa if you have one), paint your toenails with a fresh coat of polish in a fun summery colour, and finish the process with a nice smelling lotion. This pampering is sure to lift your spirits and leave you feeling oh-so-pretty! Besides, you are worth it!
5. Organize your CD collection, DVDs, books, etc. Alphabetize them by title, artist, author, etc. to make them easy to access quickly.
6. Open your window and let the light pour in while you clean your room. I mean REALLY clean your room. This means dusting, washing walls, sweeping/vaccuuming the floor, doing laundry, cleaning under your bed, hanging up your clothes, etc. Listening to music helps not only to make this task go faster, but it can even make it (GASP)... fun! It'll be worth your hard work to see and enjoy the end result.
7. Bake. Anything. Call a friend over to help you, or at least to help you enjoy it when it's all finished!
8. Learn to cook something new with an unusual ingredient like risotto, pine nuts, or couscous.
9. Record a video message to a friend and send it in an e-mail.
10. Read a book whilst laying on the beach, in a hammock in your backyard, in a cozy chair, or in the bathtub... anywhere that's relaxing and free from outside stress.
11. Paint a picture. If you're not an artist, paint something abstract with experiments of bold colours and swirls.
12. Plan a vacation. Research airfare costs, attractions, accommodations, transportation, etc. and imagine that you are already there. If means allow, you may actually choose to start saving to make this idea a future reality.
13. Go for a walk around your neighbourhood and take pictures of things that you might otherwise take for granted from day to day. If your camera has a digital macro feature, you can get up close and personal with trees, branches, berries, cracks in the sidewalk, blades of grass, etc. You might be surprised at what artistic shots you can get, even in your own backyard!
14. Learn to play that old piano sitting in your basement (or clarinet, or trumpet, or guitar, or saxophone, or accordion...)
15. Write a poem.
16. Read your favourite book again. Or, visit the public library and pick up a new one entirely.
17. Plan a "cupboard potluck" with some friends. The rule is that nobody can buy new groceries to make their dish, but rather use things that they already have in their cupboards, fridge, freezer, etc. It's a good excuse to get together with friends, have a good meal, and use up food that otherwise hasn't been touched. (Check the expiry dates first.) ;o)
18. Organize a swap party. Invite 10 of your closest friends and instruct them to bring over 10 of their items that they no longer need or want: their old clothes, shoes, jewelry, accessories, DVDs, books, etc. Then, swap one item for one item among your friends, and everybody comes out with some "new" things to enjoy!
19. Write letters to friends or family members telling them why you appreciate them. Send them in the mail.
20. Make a list of 20 things to do when you're bored and have little money. :o)
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