What are the simple things that made a true difference to your quality of life?

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For me it is terribly pedestrian.

Hot soapy shower before bed. Getting into bed all clean and warm makes me feel so good.

Peppermint tea before bed- same

Getting up at 5.30 am and having a quiet cup of coffee and reading a book before everyone else gets up at 6.

Wireless headband headphones that I can wear while falling asleep and listening to YouTube relaxation videos, also good for the gym and keeping hair out of my eyes

A happy marriage
A well paid, interesting job
Having enough money
Sleeping on an amazingly comfortable mattress
Long standing friends
Huge fluffy white towels
HRT
Cats

Living very centrally and walking everywhere.

Hot tub

In no particular order:

Divorce
Cats
Exercise

Also, prioritising friends. I've had a spectacularly shit couple of years health-wise and only just now appreciating the love and support they gave me ❤️

Having a lay in, while listening to the radio
Watching favourite soaps, with chocolate fresh from the fridge.
Seeing my favourite rose bush come into bloom each year
A good book

Spending time tinkering in the greenhouse 🥰

I was just going to say shower, too. I would add, using a bar of French soap in the shower, too - I love it!

Another one for waking up early to drink a coffee while the rest of the house is asleep.

Yoga
HRT
Dog walks
Sleeping tablets
Healthy, protein rich diet

Dishwasher. I remember 15 years ago, taking delivery of our first machine, feeling like I had finally arrived! Going to bed so so happy that I didn’t have to worry about that crap anymore.

Tretinion. I feel like at age 45 it is completely resurfacing my skin, which is amazing.
HRT.
Mounjaro, which I didn’t think they’d let me have but I’ve just stopped and I lost 2 stone in 2 months. Mega.

Waking up at the same time in the morning - massively helped my sleep.
Yoga, weights, walking outside.
Journalling, meditation.
Meeting up with friends regularly.
Intermittent fasting - another fan of Mindy Pelz.
Scented candles.

Brisk walk first thing - fills me with energy and good cheer

Pilates once a week - makes me feel strong

Clean sheets every Monday

Hot bath every evening so I feel clean, warm and cosy in bed

Eating really healthily - helps with good mood/ sleep/ digestion/ immune system

Budgeting and managing money thoughtfully so I know we are safe

Dishwasher....i love it

Deleting social media

HRT
Daily exercise
Walking in nature
7-8 hours sleep
Meal planning
Yorkshire tea
Not chasing friends who don't value my time

Vitamin supplements and coffee

Being single and really liking it in fact loving it.

working from home
hrt
my kindle
mortgage free

Exercise and more exercise. I can go from knackered to a quick 30 min spin and feel brand new, no cup of coffee can reach it. Park walks, eating well and resting, Epsom salt baths

Also:

HRT
Healthy, protein-rich diet
Green tea, kombucha
Dry brushing
Retinol

Getting a dog.

Having more money. I’m not rich but I don’t have to worry about the bills or the weekly food shopping anymore.

Cold white burgundy
Kettle crisps
Nocellara olives
Family and friends
Comfortable bed
Our wonderful cleaner
Pets
A husband that brings me coffee/tea in bed every morning

Vitamin D! Amazing stuff however you obtain it; changes my life.