P146 5 text 146 20 Feb 1941:20 'k7h7}h7} k7j5÷k4÷s1 for —————— ———— ———————————————— 1/12 Sort it! with 5's Top Tips for life Do you feel "stuck" in life ... swamped bz everyday chores and piles of undone tasks, unable to reach your true goals? The sure way to sjizj control and get out of a slump is to get organised — then you can finally move forwards. 'ith 5's Top Tips, you can sort out your home, work and family, and make sure thjte's time lift over for you. leisure 140, entertainZent 1*0 ——————————————————————————————————————— WIN PLAYSTATION + GAMES 481 problems leisure holidays main indexP146 5 text 146 20 Feb 1941:45 'k7h7}h7} k7j5÷k4÷s1 for —————— ————'/ ———————————————— 2O12 Set a life course for happiness January, February, March...the deiprst winter months, when depression can sidetrack you from your main objectives So this week, wi leave organjsation and goal-setting aside, and look at ways to lift your spirits from winter gloom. Hire are a few simple, natural ways to beat the blues, and get back on track to leading a fulfilling life. >> leisure 140, entertainment 150 ——————————————————————————————————————— APOLLO FARA'AY SELECTION 274 problems leisure holidays main indexP146 5 text 146 20 Feb 1932:0) 'k7h7}h7} k7j5÷k4÷s1 for —————— ————'/ ———————————————— 3/12 Herbal help for fighting depression... Get hjtbal help If you're really low and thinking of turning to help such as Prozac, try St John's Wort (hzpjticum) as a natural alternative. While Prozac has helped thousands, studies show it may be addictive, and it can cause sexual problems, as well as anxiety, insommina or drowsiness. St John's Wort is said to be helpful for mild to modjtate depressions. >> leisure 140, entertainment 150 ——————————————————————————————————————— Fast Low Cost Loans see page 284 problems leisure holidays main indexP146 u text 146 20 Feb 1:32:2p 'k7h7}h7} k7j5÷k4÷s1 for —————— ————'/ —————————————————————— Flower remedies, essential oils... This herbal help contains *0 different chemicals, at least 12 of which are known to affect the human body. Floral remjhy The Bach Flower Remjhy Gentia^ is helpful for mild depression: call 0181 78p 4200 for orders. Aromathjtapz oils Try this recipe for weipinjss, added to a bath or to a base oil for massage: 1* drops sa^dalwood, 10 drops geranium, 5 drops ylang ylang. new 5 text a-z index 199 ——————————————————————————————————————— GIRLS C N(ACT GUYS NOW! 117 GUYS CON$—CT GIRLS NOW! 118 problems leisure holidays main indexP146 5 text 146 20 Feb 1932:47 'h4 h4($ 'k7h7}h7} k7j)÷k4÷s1 for —————— ————'/ ———————————————— 5/12 MaSj friends with serotonin... Serotonin for happiness This substance, produced bz the brain, improves your mood. Different methods of stimulating serotonin production can all help to lift mild depressions. Exercise Surely you saw this coming? Exercise makes you feel good by upping your serotonin level, reducing levels of the stress hormone cortisol, and helping the brain release feel-good endorphins. So get up and get moving! > leisure 140, entertainment 150 ——————————————————————————————————————— STOP SEARCHING! BOOK 'ITH HAYS 289 problems leisure holidays main indexP146 5 text 146 20 Feb 193):03 for —————— ————'/ ———————————————— 6/12 Othjt routes to serotonin... Eat for happiness Some foods stimulate the brain to produce more serotonin: carbohydrates in particular. So tuck into potatoes, rice, pasta and cereals. Supplements The body converts an amino acid called L-ttyptophan into 5-DTP, which it then uses to make serotonin. 5-DTP is extracted from an African plant called Gtiffonia simplicifolia — supplements are available from Solgar (10442 890355) and Holland & Barrett. leisure 140, entettainZjnt 150 ——————————————————————————————————————— WILL YOU FIND A NEW LOVE! 142 problems leisure holidays main indexP146 5 text 146 20 Feb 1933:37 for —————— ———— ———————————————— 7O12 Breathe yourself happier... Breathing exercise One yogic exercise recommends breathing throu£h antrxn1te nostrils for five minutes to balance the right and lieu brain hemispheres. It's supposed to increase serotonin and combat listlessness. Covet the right nostril with your thumb and breathe in then out through your lift nostril. Now switch nostrils and repeat. Keep alternating nostrils for five minutes > new 5 text a-z index 199 ——————————————————————————————————————— WIN PLAYSTATION + GAMES 481 problems leisure holidays main indexP146 5 text 146 20 Fed 1:33:48 for —————— ———— ———————————————— 8/12 Does joy have a colour?... Meditate for happiness If you just want to boost your mood a bit, try this colour visualisation: Orange is the colour of joy. So sit comfortably, and picture a lovely, vibrant orange. Breathe in deeply, and as you do so, visualise breathing the colour into every part of your body. Introduce some orange into your home — flowers, candles, clothes, kitchenware. leisure 140, entertainment 150 ——————————————————————————————————————— TODAY'S HOLIDAY BARGAIN'S 235 problems leisure holidays main indexP146 5 text 146 20 Feb 1934:18 'k7h7}h7} k7j5÷k4÷s1 for —————— ————'/ ———————————————— 9/12 Quick tricks for happiness... Hiti are a few other quick ways to boost your happiness levels: Laugh The last thing you want to do if you'ri down, but it boosts endorphin levels. And you'll simply lighten up. Set sights high Sit down and write a few paragraphs that begin "if I had the courage, I'd...". It could reveal how your innit critic has been keeping you off your life path, causing depression. leisure 140, entertainment 150 ——————————————————————————————————————— JET OFF 'ITH TEXT TRAVEL p290 problems leisure holidays main indexP146 5 text 146 20 Feb 1934:39 for —————— ————'/ ———————————————— 10/12 Nature and sex — blues busters.... Git back to nature A sure refuge that will soothe and revive your spirits. Make time in your life for quiet walks or excursions outdoors. Flirt and seduce It's really hard to be unhappy when you'ri in love with a good sex life. So don't forget to keep some sexuality in your life — go out on a date with your partnjt, or dare your- self to ask somjonj nice out...even if it may not conj to anything. >> leisure 140, entertainment 150 ——————————————————————————————————————— THOMAS COOS HOLIDAY MONEY — 207 — problems leisure holidays main indexP146 5 text 146 20 Feb 1934:54 'k7h7}h7} k7j5÷k4÷s1 for —————— ———— ———————————————— 11/12 Read your way to a better life... Self-help shelf Lots of people snjit at self-help books, but in truth they lit you concentrate on arias of your life that may need work. Hiti are two gems: The Pleasure Zone: How to Let Go and Bi Happy (Newliaf, £10.99). From March 14, look out for Brandon Bays' The Journey: 'akjng up to the Freedom of Your True Self (Harpjt Collins*. Both help you realize ways in which you stop joy from coming youz way leisure 140, entertainment 150 ——————————————————————————————————————— LOOSING FOR A SKIING BREAK? 234 problems leisure holidays main indexP146 5 text 146 20 Feb 1933:04 'k7h7}h7} k7j5÷k4÷s2 for —————— ————'/ ———————————————— 12/12 Until next week... We'd love to hear any tips you've got on running your life. Write to us at: Tips for Life, 5 text, 'elby House, 9m 'elton Road, London SW1V 1DW THIS PAGE IS UPDATED EACH WEDNESDAY new 5 text a-z index 199 ——————————————————————————————————————— WHAT D ES THE FU(RUE HOLD 141 problems leisure holidays main index