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Each year leading up to Christmas when we ask ourselves what we want for Christmas, I find this an inspiring time to actually look at what I have.  We know that if you are looking to increase the happiness in your life that putting time and energy into experiences rather than things is the way to go.

However, things have a way of accumulating.  Whether you have bought them with good intentions or whether they have come to you as gifts or through other means.  And before you know it even things you love can just become part of \u2018stuff everywhere\u2019!

Curating your stuff can be a great way of reconnecting with what is important to you and creating an uplifting environment.

Let\u2019s start by looking at books.

Growing up we had a set of World Book encyclopedias.  I loved them.  You could open up at any page and learn something new about the world.  Looking at them gave me a sense of wonder and thirst for knowledge.  I probably loved my fantasy books (Enid Blyton anyone?) where I went into worlds where anything and everything was possible.

It\u2019s the promise contained in books that I love.

As I grew older my relationship with books became a bit more complicated.  Books I had to read \u2013 school novels, reference books.  Books I thought I should read \u2013 parenting books, self-help books.  And instead of being always about pleasure books also became a mirror reminding me of things I didn\u2019t understand, couldn\u2019t learn or highlighted my inadequacies.

Do you love all your books?  Do you smile when you see them, refer to them regularly and rejoice in their wisdom?

OR

Are their books on your bookshelf that taunt you with reminders about your failures?  Cookbooks full of recipes you haven\u2019t tried.  Self-help books with exercises you haven\u2019t completed.  Novels you haven\u2019t read.  Parenting books that seem to mock you.  Reference books you don\u2019t use (or are way out of date).

Listen to find out what to do about them.  You can also read the blog here. 

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How can I feel more connected?  Join me, Kim Dunn, Psychologist,  as I delve into providing you with practical strategies to help you connect with yourself, others and the natural world.  

Loneliness often stems from a belief that no-one truely cares or understands you.  To increase connection you start with an authentic and accepting understanding of yourself; then of others; then of a deep appreciation for the natural world.  By embracing your authenticity you invite confidence and calm into you life.  

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Kim xx