Read more about the article Try pet-sitting or dog walking
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Try pet-sitting or dog walking

If you don’t have a dog and would like to spend time with one, you can offer to be a pet sitter in your local neighbourhood, volunteer to walk dogs for an animal shelter, or ask to borrow a friend’s dog for occasional evening or weekend walks.

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Read more about the article Revenge never makes it even
Revenge! by Ricardo Saramago

Revenge never makes it even

“The problem with revenge is that it never evens the score. It ties both the injured and the injurer to an escalator of pain. Both are stuck on the escalator as long as parity is demanded, and the escalator never stops.” – Lewis B. Smedes

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Read more about the article Avoid making decisions out of fear
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Avoid making decisions out of fear

Change can be frightening, and it’s important to avoid making decisions that are based in fear. Try to address your fears about the changes coming your way, rather than avoiding them.

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Read more about the article Feel more in control
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Feel more in control

Look for ways to feel more in control with change that is coming your way. For example if you are moving to a new house, research it as much as possible before you move. What shops are nearby? What things will help you to ease into your new environment?

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Read more about the article Try not to judge others
Don't Care by Deornelas4

Try not to judge others

Try not to place judgements on other people’s choices; respecting someone else’s choice may help them to respect yours. You don’t have to agree with their actions; focusing on the reasons why you don’t feel happy with a choice might help you to not judge.

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Read more about the article It’s okay to say “no”
Happy by Jeroen Werkman

It’s okay to say “no”

Having the strength to say no can be hard, but it can also make you feel good to stick with what you believe in. Explain in a calm way why you don’t want to be part of something, and you might earn respect from others and gain confidence in yourself.

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Read more about the article Try birdwatching
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Try birdwatching

You can try birdwatching by hanging a bird feeder outside a window, or if there’s space and you have permission, you could build a small wooden nesting box on a tree or under a windowsill.

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Read more about the article Look out for wildlife
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Look out for wildlife

To help connect with animals, you can watch out for wildlife. If you don’t live near open countryside, try visiting a local park to look for squirrels, fish, insects, ducks and other birds. Visit a local community or city farm and help out by volunteering.

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