Simple Self Improvement

  Plenty of trees to look at and not a shop for kilometres               Image:Marie Vonow I recently went on holiday and stayed with a cousin and her husband on Kangaroo Island. I had booked my travel arrangements early in the year and was looking forward to the catch up. Then COVID 19 hit and it looked like the trip wouldn't happen. When social distancing restrictions were eased the trip was once again possible. I spent five days away from home and had a wonderful break from my usual routine. Occasionally I am away from home for one or two nights but for me, five nights away is quite a long break. Some people often go on holidays of this length and much longer. When I returned home I was refreshed and found myself thinking about a variety of things in a different way. I think one of the great benefits of going on a holiday is that you break your usual routine, see different things and think some new thoughts . It is not necess...

I enjoyed a day exploring the Coorong on this boat         Image:Marie Vonow Doing something different or trying something new can boost your happiness. Routines have their place and there's nothing wrong with regularly doing the same thing. Going to the same supermarket where you know which aisle products are kept in can mean you get your shopping done faster. Dropping in at your regular cafe means you know the coffee/tea will be enjoyable. However, a change can be good for you. Some articles I have read on this topic focus on doing something different that is 'big'. That could be an extreme sport or travelling to a remote destination. Other information points out doing anything that is different for you will bring benefits including a boost in happiness. Doing something different could be - travelling to work by a different mode of transport learning a new skill listening to a different type of music re...