Holidaying Hits Brits In Pocket
Posted on June 2, 2008 - Filed Under Finance | Leave a Comment
Many holidaying Britons feel under pressure to up their spending on souvenirs, presents and cheap “tat” they later wish they had not purchased, a new report has warned. A study conducted by cahoot has revealed that “pier pressure” leads people in the UK to spend a “colossal” 231 million pounds a year on things they later regret.
It has emerged that 68 per cent of people who have spent money on such impulse gifts shamefacedly report they have bought “tacky ornaments, stuffed donkeys and other novelty items”. Cahoot noted that a large number of tourists had sombrero hats and other pieces of clothing from their trips now hidden away at the back of cupboards.
Read More..>>Breathe Easier This Holiday Season - 12 Tips
Posted on April 14, 2008 - Filed Under Self Improvement | Leave a Comment
Does your ‘to-do list’ this holiday season seem endless, thus, making time to relax easier said than done.
A recent Mayo Clinic report reminds us that relaxation needs to be at the top of your ‘to-do list,’ along with other important items. Research suggests that you can start by not mulling over old issues, because hanging onto past events only increases mental and physical stress, which in turn causes frustration and anger. Purposefully turning your thoughts in another direction creates room in your mind, so that you can deal with an issue more effectively at a later time.
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