Something, that is close to my heart is looking our mine and my families mental health. I have learnt it is something we all suffer with on various levels, no matter who you are. Children seem to be suffering more these days as well. I found that reading books that helped explain anxiety etc, and offered ways to help. Was a huge help to my Daughter. Which is why I have been loving reading DOSE. Which boasts a personal prescription for a happier life and 52 science based ways to get it. Plus read on for my DOSE – The 52 Project Giveaway.
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What is the 52 Project
The 52 Project is the brain child of professional coaches Dulcie Swanston and Ian Price. They wanted to combine their skills, knowledge and experience. To create something positive while we were all going through the Covid Pandemic.
It all started in 2020, when Dulcie had an idea which turned into the 52 Project. Every Friday throughout 2021, they shared a science based wellbeing tip on Instagram.
DOSE
DOSE recently launched, aimed to simplify wellbeing by providing tips that cost you little of your time.
What does DOSE stand for?
D is for Dopamine
O is for Oxytocin
S is for Serotonin
E if for Endorphins
The book is rooted in science, based on the four chemicals with superpowers that occur naturally in our bodies and are responsible for a lot of our mental and physical health and wellbeing — dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin and endorphins.
Each tip aims to trigger one of these chemicals, with suggestions including taking a cold shower, drinking beetroot juice and walking barefoot.
The book is now available to purchase from your local book retailer or Amazon here.
My Thoughts
I only received the book yesterday, what I love is that with each tip you learn the science behind it. Which to me makes a lot of sense. I found reading the science behind it made it much easier to understand. My daughter is desperate to read it once I have finished it.
I also love that the tips are simple such as keep smiling or treat yourself to name 2.
The giveaway
If you would like to have the chance to own a copy of DOSE. I have two copies too giveaway. See below on how to enter, making sure you read the terms and conditions and complete ALL mandatory sections.
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I like to go for a dog walk or a hike to feel good.
I like to read a book to feel good and wind down.
i like listening to music and singing along. i find it a great pick me up.
I like to listen to music to relax and feel good.
I put on some music and have a little dance or grab a cat to cuddle
I keep a gratitude journal which helps me focus on all the positives in my life.
I like to draw and paint to relax.
go outside for a walk if the weather is good, listen to music or watch some comedy
A good dance around the kitchen always make me feel better
i run long distances and lift heavy things at the gym
Reading a book in a peaceful outdoor space
I take my dog out for a walk regardless of the weather.
I like to do my hair and make up, put on a good album and listen to some feel good music!!
i relax with a good book
What do I do to make me feel good? I enjoy my hobbies! I love to read. I read a book every 1/2 days! I also love to crochet, and make wearables. I also love to take care of my houseplants, whilst my husband does the gardening, and I enjoy those benefits too! 🌻🌞
i walk the dog and try to walk my stresses away
I like to get outside and have a walk in the fresh air
I like to go for a walk on the heath and listen to a podcast.
Go for a swim – I try to swim a mile a time
Go for a long long walk with family, the woods make me feel better too. I need to find more ways though.
I like getting out in nature with my children, especially this time of year where there is so much new life.
I walk and cycle around my local village and visit an old lady who lives alone and we chat together.
Have a walk round the local rea and look at people’s gardens getting ideas for my tiny plot and watching the wildlife, too.
I try and go for a daily walk to try and relax
I phone my mum and have a long chat x
I got out and have a nice long wait in nature to make me feel good and refreshed.
Have a bit of dance in the kitchen with my girls 🙂
I love to go for a walk in the local country park. To be surrounded by greenery and listen to the birds. I also like to feed the ducks and geese whilst I am there and watch their antics.
I carve out a bit of time for myself each day. Even if it’s only 10 minutes, undisturbed with a book – it makes a difference.
I like to take time out for myself and read alone, where it is nice and quiet
I try and get out for a walk each morning – as early as possible. It always makes me feel better 🙂
I do lots of meditation in order to bring peace to my mind!
Have a nice hot bubble bath
Love sitting in the garden with a cup of tea feeding the birds x
A lovely walk in the park or woodland!
Spending time with my kids and having a good laugh.
I blog and I’ve started to write a book
i go for a walk around the park and chill for a bit!
Listen to my fav music, to remind me of happy times
I go to watch my local football team.
My boogie bounce and clubbersize classes alwats bring a smile to my face 😊
We go out for a drive into the countryside and take a walk. Sometimes we don’t walk far, other times we do. On occasion we haven’t even got out of the car. We find just being away from every day life and looking at nature makes an enormous difference to us.
I love to read and swim 🙂
I go for a long walk! great for mind and body
Taking care of your mental Health is so important
I go swimming once a week and a daily walk. Exercise always makes me feel better.
Walking the 2 miles to work always makes me feel good!
Walking barefoot sounds appealing but not in this weather. A walk, wellies on, with my dogs always lifts my mood Whatever the weather.
Listen Music or watch funny videos
What do I do to feel good? Looong showers, walks, eating my favourite foods and watching Youtube videos.
Great sounding book! I go walking with my husband in the countryside. Just being outdoors, enjoying the fresh air & birdsong always makes me feel better.
I love to relax by reading a book
I love to go for a walk in the countryside with my family
Gardening especially planting seeds makes me feel good
I listen to music To Relax It makes me feel good
I volunteer for a cat rescue. I also look after my own pets and those of my friends, relatives and neighbours.
I go to my allotment plot hours later I come back home a tired happy bunny ready for a soak in an epsom salts bath xx
This sounds like a great book,thanks for sharing
I love the fact that it goes in to the science of it! It sounds very interesting!
Reading a good novel, grounds me and gives me time to myself .
to feel good l sit and relax with a good book and a cup of tea
I run to make me feel good! Always have a clearer head when I return!
Concentrating on my art is my favourite way to boost my mood
What a great book. I think when Science backs up an idea, people are more likely to make changes. I would love to find ways to make me happy. I’m actually going to the GP this Monday to speak about my antidepressants and how they’re not working. Maybe some personal prescription will do better.
But usually a nap or walking around the park with music in my ears takes my mind off things
I like to read a good book to unwind
My newest feel good hobby is going to a beach sauna once a month where you sit in a sauna tent and then run into the freezing North Sea. It’s so uplifting.
I try to find me time and either read or do crafts which need concentration
A bath and a good book
go for a walk