Small shots of joy and moments of comfort
Whether you're going through a difficult, challenging time, a long week or a not-so-great day, you need to do what you can to make things easier and feel better.
Find joy in the simple things. Take comfort in life's little pleasures
When you're struggling, you need kindness and thoughtful attentions to comfort you. You need small pleasures and shots of joy to strengthen and inspire you with hope. You don't have to make a huge effort or make big changes; there are so many things that can console and reassure you, encourage and uplift you.
With simple insights, ideas and practical advice, Moments of Comfort will show you how to:
- Enjoy life's small pleasures and comfortable moments
- Make use of opportunities for de-stressing
- Find peace, encouragement and connection
- Find renewed strength and optimism
For the sake of your health, relationships and wellbeing, knowing how and where to find the little joys in life is a must. Moments of Comfort will support you, one small comfort at a time.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Introduction x
Understanding Sadness 2
Accepting What Has Happened 4
Talking to Others 6
Finding the Good in Each Day 8
Coping with Being Unwell 10
Managing Worry and Anxiety 14
Getting Out in Nature 16
Taking the Pressure Off 18
Having Routines 20
Breathe in. Breathe out. 24
Seek Out and Appreciate Beauty 26
Asking For and Accepting Help 30
Bringing the Outside In 32
Spending Time Pottering 34
Dealing with Rudeness 36
The Tiny Frogs 38
Finding a Way to Forgive 40
Walking Meditations 42
Holidays and Short Breaks 44
Tea Ritual 46
Having the Right Words 48
Music and Song 50
Warming Comfort 52
Overcoming Loneliness 54
Spending Time with Your Dog 56
Finding Spirituality 58
Feeling Good About Yourself 60
Be Inspired by Other People 62
Having Patience 64
Gaining Perspective 66
To Everything, a Season 68
The Chinese Farmer's Tale 69
Reading Positive News 70
Managing Stress 72
Comforting Food 74
Five Senses Meditation 76
Indulging in Small Pleasures 78
Getting to Sleep 82
Reminiscing and Nostalgising 84
Laughing More 86
Finding Flow 88
Managing Disappointment 90
Accepting that All Things Come and Go 92
Beginning Again 94
Building Your Courage 96
Saying Affirmations 98
Being in Awe 102
The Power of Poetry 104
Creating Hope and Moving On 108
Easing Back into Life After an Illness 110
Managing Setbacks 112
Creating a Comfort Box 113
Journalling 114
Coping with Grief 116
Further Support and Advice 118
More Quotes for Comfort 120
My Notes 125
About the Author 139
About the Illustrator 141
Also by Gill Hasson 143
