Who killed Lord Smythe?
Watch this YouTube video clip to test how observant you are. Yes, it really is easy to miss things you’re not looking for, isn’t it?
Managing stress
Watch this nice little slideshow by Erica Brooks to get some ideas on how to relieve stress and lift your spirits. You want to know what I do? I go out for a long walk, dance in the living room or cook. And you?
Feeling a bit lethargic?
I’ve never heard anyone in the English-speaking world complain of having ‘spring tiredness’ or ‘spring fever’. I wonder if it’s an illness that only the Germans have?
Read Deutsche Welle’s very short article on ‘Frühjahrsmüdigkeit‘.
Getting started …
How do you start your working day? In this article (link to businessinsider.com) you can read about the 12 things successful people do. My favourite strategy is ‘relaxing’ … 🙂 And yours?
Wishing a happy birthday
You want to congratulate someone on their birthday? Perhaps some of my phrases can inspire you:
- Happy birthday and many happy returns of the day. (This is the standard wish and not very creative!)
- I hope all your birthday dreams and wishes come true.
- A birthday is just the first day of another 365-day journey around the sun. Enjoy your trip.
- I hope this day will be a special one to remember.
- Happy birthday to you! Here’s wishing you a day filled with fun and delight and sunshine and smiles!
- I hope that today is the beginning of another wonderful year for you. Happy birthday!
And you’ll find a lot more creative ideas here!
