41.  Create a dream book by going through old magazines or newspapers and cutting out words and pictures about things you'd like to do or have in your life. Stick them on the pages in a blank notebook. Find some glue at your stationery store to make your items removable (like Post Its) so you can change the pictures and words if you want to. 

42.   Daydream for ten minutes about something you'd like to do or create. Daydreaming is similar to visualization, which is a powerful way to get the things you want to have in your life. Make your vision detailed and enjoyable. Create an image you love and imagine actually having it now. You might be surprised when it shows up unexpectedly. 

43.   Write a short poem, limerick or story in ten minutes or less. Without any inner criticism, make it as silly as possible.  Remember the point is to have fun, not write something for publication. For an example of a really silly poem, see our Web site.

44.    If you have a graphics or paint program on your computer try playing with it. Create something in color and print it out on a color printer.  Find some clip art to add to your creation.  If you create a bitmap when you save the file, you can use it as wallpaper on your computer desktop. You can also make greeting cards to send to friends. For detailed instructions check our Web site http://www.success77.com.

45.   Try finger painting; let your imagination and fingers go wild! You can find finger paints and paper at children’s toy stores, art supply stores and the larger drug store chains. Cover your table with old newspapers or plastic, get out your paints and paper and enjoy making a mess!  Uh, I mean art! 

46.   Change something around in your office or your home to make it look nicer. You can move furniture, change the pillows, move pictures etc. You also may find that you feel better when your furniture is arranged a certain way. The Chinese art of Feng Shui, is a way of looking at the energy flow in your living space. You might want to read a book about it or have a specialist look at your home and advise you. There is more information about this on the Internet. 

47.   Try writing in a journal, without judging or criticizing what you write. Let yourself say whatever you want about anything. This can be very freeing. You can decorate your journal cover with a collage of pictures and letters cut out of magazines. Then you can laminate it for protection from water and other hazards. We have a special report that describes exactly how to do this. See our Web site for more information.

48.   Move the pictures you have on your walls to other places in your home or office. Try exchanging paintings or posters with a friend or relative for a month or two. Changing your living environment brings variety into your life and can increase your energy. 

49.   Get out a pencil and doodle. Drawing silly little pictures can relax you and make you feel like a kid again. Did you do this in school when the teacher wasn’t looking? Now you can do it all you want. We promise not to give you any demerits. 

50.   Drive home from work a new way or take a new route to the store. If you can walk to where you need to go, try doing that instead of driving. 

51.   Draw your feelings with colored pens. I took a workshop a few months ago where we did this with several different emotions (here are some ideas; love, fun, joy, appreciation, pleasure).  Each emotion got it’s own page and we put a word on the page as well. It was very energizing. After the workshop I felt like I’d had a ”mini” vacation. 

52.   Get some crayons and paper; draw anything for ten minutes. Drawing things freely opens your mind to new ideas and can unleash your creativity. Remember, no criticism of your drawing allowed! 

53.   Do an art or craft project you've been putting off. Be sure to plan in advance for the time to do this. Then take out your materials and enjoy (no self-criticism allowed!).

54.   Check out the class schedule at your local night school or junior college. Sign up for a fun or creative class that interests you. 

55.   Start a scrapbook and think up new things to put in it. They have lots of great items at stationery and office supply stores to help you with this. If you already have a scrapbook, add things to it or just get it out and look at all the fun things you’ve collected. 

56.   Express a different side of yourself by changing the way you look. Wear a flower in your hair or through a shirt buttonhole. You could dress in clothes you love but rarely wear. If you’re a woman, try new makeup, a different hairstyle or a new clothing style. If you’re a man dress in the opposite way from the one you normally do (if you’re casual, wear dressy clothes and vice versa) or wear a different aftershave. Try wearing a hat or scarf if you don’t normally do this or you could wear unusual colors or even vacation clothing just to do something different and fun.

 

Tips to Have More Fun, Joy and Love in Your Life - You deserve to be healthy and relaxed