A dozen life advisements according to Pip:

1.) Always have painted toenails.
They will make you feel young.

2.) If you wake up with an anxious knot in your chest - go outside asap! Just have a bite to eat, check your email and then go for a fast walk/jog -speed is irrelevant -just go go go!
When you come home you will feel much better - guaranteed!

3.) A hot shower or bath soothes the soul anytime day or night.

4.) If you are depressed - go to a movie. Pick a good seat far away from everyone else - relax and happily anticipate your trip to the "silver screen."

5.) Meditate every day for as long or as little as you like but be sure to do it every day. Try to clear your mind, observe your natural breaths, choose a simple phrase or mantra and say it over and over, slowly.

6.) Read the Bible last thing before you go to sleep - just a few phrases will do.

7.) Keep in touch with your family and friends on a daily basis.

8.) Always compliment pets you pass on the street especially if you think their owners don't seem to appreciate them.

9.) Say a prayer first thing in the morning and last thing at night.

10) Watch movies often, old favorites and new. They will provide escape from everyday life which we need so often.

11.) Bake a loaf of bread in your bread machine. Set if for 3 - 4 hours, go out for a walk or some exercise and when you come back - just breathe in the wonderful aroma of freshly baked bread - heaven!

12.) Go for a walk in the park and bring your camera. Take photo's as you walk - squirrels, geese, gulls, trees, the world is waiting - take your best shots!