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Spring

The dark winter nights are now behind us, temperatures are starting to creep up into double figures and the first flowers of spring have sprung. Cosy nights by the fire with heaps of blankets and hot chocolate may be slowly fizzling out. But how do you keep the cosy vibes once Spring arrives? Here are some tips for spring hygge:

• Natural light: whip the curtains open, pull up the blinds and let the natural light shine through. Natural light is an instant mood booster and is known to improve productivity (as well as all of that lovely Vitamin D!). Mirrors are a great way to get more light into darker rooms.
• Nature: Plants and freshly cut flowers brighten up rooms and purify the air, opt for seasonal flowers like daffodils and tulips.
• Baking: nothing says hygge more than freshly baked goods! Bake with seasonal ingredients and fill the house with the delicious smell of cakes and cooked fruits.
  

Books

Self helps books may have had a stigma attached to them many years ago, but in todays world self awareness, self development and diving inwards to better understand your own mind is something to be encouraged. I for one think they are useful and insightful, (but of course, not an alternative to Therapy). Below is a list of best seller / trending help self books to spark your interest:

• Notes on a Nervous Planet, by Matt Haig | The Power of Now, by Eckhart Tolle | Manifest, by Roxie Nafousi | The Subtle Arts of not Giving a F*ck, by Mark Manson | Think like a Monk, by Jay Shetty | 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, by Stephen R. Covey | Why has Nobody Told Me This Before?, by Julie Smith | How to Win Friends and Influence People, by Dale Carnegie | I May Be Wrong, by Bjorn Natthiko.
  

Zodiac

It’s April which means one thing, it’s the month of Aries and Taurus. Whether you agree with your signs personality or not, It can be a bit of fun to have a read about your sign. Below are personality traits for the 12 Zodiac signs: (visit astrology-zodiac-signs for more info).

• Aries: March 21 – April 19 | Fire, spontaneous, courageous, determined, high energy and bold.
• Taurus: April 20 – May 20 | Earth, reliable, grounded, patient, devoted and calm.
• Gemini: May 21 – June 20 | Air, intelligent, funny, gentle, curious and versatile.
• Cancer: June 21 – July 22 | Water, sensitive, sympathetic, devoted, Loyal and persuasive.
• Leo: July 23 – August 22 | Fire, creative, passionate, cheerful, loving, and humorous.
• Virgo: August 23 – September 22 | Earth, loyal, kind, practical, intelligent and productive.
• Libra: September 23 – October 22 | Air, focused, social, cooperative, strategic and gracious.
• Scorpio: October 23 – November 21 | Water, powerful, brave, passionate, resourceful and jealous.
• Sagittarius: November 22 – December 21 | Fire, generous, idealistic, humorous, impatient and energetic.
• Capricorn: December 22 – January 19 | Earth, responsible, disciplined, self control, good manners and unforgiving.
• Aquarius: January 20 – February 18 | Air, progressive, original, independent, humanitarian and aloof.
• Pisces: February 19 – March 20 | Water, compassionate, artistic, intuitive, musical and fearful.