Rainbows and Brownies tell you how to stay happy
Did you know that the 18 January has been
scientifically judged to be the most depressing day of the
year?
As parents across the country struggle to manage the
post-Christmas cash crises, freezing weather and failed
resolutions, Rainbow and Brownies want to give you their
advice on how to keep a smile on your face.
Chief Guide, Liz Burnley, said: 'As the UK’s largest youth
organisation just for girls and young women we see every week how
good our Rainbows and Brownies are at having a good time, no matter
what the weather. We are confident that by following their advice,
making time to have fun and prioritising friends and family, we can
all survive the January blues.'
Brownies and Rainbows top ten tips
- Use your imagination – if it is cold and you wish you were on
holiday somewhere hot organise a beach party and pretend you are on
a tropical island.
- Dress up – if you can’t get new clothes just swap with your
friends or your mum – a whole new outfit for free.
- Make the best of the British weather – when it’s freezing cold
you can build snowmen and make snow angels.
- Put it in a letter – write to the people you care about. Send a
happy postcard to family and friends telling them how much you love
them.
- Don’t give up – if you have broken your new year’s resolution
just pretend it didn’t happen and start again.
- Give something to others – pick a new charity to donate to
together as a family or with your friends.
- Plan something to look forward to – talk about an adventure you
are planning, what film you want to watch, or what band you are
going see.
- Smile at people – when you know people are stressed and unhappy
smile at them to make them feel better.
- Get fit together – don’t go for a run by yourself, make your
own assault course and run around at home or at the park together.
Loser does the washing up.
- Act it out – practice plays or songs with your family or
friends when you don’t have money to go out – like your own
X-factor.