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Happy Leap Day! If you're wondering what to do with your extra day, we've created a list for you 👀 1. Catch up on 4 years worth of sleep 2. Catch up on 4 years worth of birthdays 3. Celebrate it being March tomorrow 4. Hope it’s sunnier from tomorrow 5. Read about leap-year conspiracies 6. Fall down the conspiracy rabbit hole 7. Wonder what you’ll be doing next leap year 8. Eat a cookie 🍪 9. Say you’ll start that diet in March now 10. Clean that one drawer you always say you will 11. Dust above the fridge 12. Name all the Carry On films 13. Go to the Zoo 14. Buy yourself a car 15. Or a cake 16. Book a holiday 17. Read a book 📖 18. Find a better book to read 19. Have a thumb war (hopefully with a friend) 20. Water the garden 21. Make your kids listen to you “practise” the flute 22. Or the drums 🥁 23. Smile at a stranger 24. Check out our website 25. Send us an enquiry - [email protected] or 020 8349 5190 26. Complete a deal with us 🎉 27. Celebrate said completion 28. Vote for us in the B&C Awards 😊 1. Think about all the things you could do today Let us know what you think in the comments below 👇 what would you change?

"Gratitude is the key to happiness. Today, I am grateful for my health, my loved ones, and the opportunity to chase my dreams. What are you grateful for? Comment below! #Gratitude #Thankful #Blessed #CountYourBlessings"

Bill's Alphabet on Aging X = Xray your life Bill recommends we Xray our life, our past and the present.. Cherish our memories from the past and celebrate we have one more day to enjoy life .. Reaching old age is indeed a gift. It reflects the accumulation of experiences, wisdom, and the resilience to overcome life’s challenges. It’s an opportunity to cherish relationships, share knowledge with younger generations, and find joy in the simpler, meaningful moments of life. Embracing it as a privilege can bring profound gratitude and fulfillment. #reflect . . . . . . #agingparents #aging #agingbackwards #helpingothers #helpother #lovelife #LiveLife #livingyourbestlife #positive #positivity #respect #respectful #resources #understanding #elderplacementprofessionals#elderlyparents #elderly #eldercareresources #eldercareadvice #eldercareadvisor

Choose Your Struggle As I’ve celebrated my 25th birthday this year, I’m both amazed and reflective on how quickly time has flown. It feels like just yesterday I was 18, and the journey of growth and learning has been significant. One key realization is that life isn’t about avoiding struggle; it’s about choosing the ones that bring you closer to your goals and aspirations. Taking risks can be scary, but living with regret is harder. Maintaining health takes effort, but illness is even more challenging. Setting boundaries and saying no can be tough, but trying to please everyone is even more exhausting. Following your passion can be demanding, but staying in your comfort zone can be even more limiting. The choices we make reveal our true strength and courage. Embrace the ones that align with what matters to you, and you’ll discover your own resilience and purpose.

Breaking free never felt so good. 💪✨ Living life on my own terms, no chains, just endless possibilities. Here's to clarity, strength, and a brighter future. 🌟 One day at a time, one step closer to the life I deserve. 💕 #AddictionFree #NewBeginnings #HealthyLiving #SoberLife #RecoveryJourney #StrengthWithin #PositiveVibesOnly #ClarityIsPower #HealingJourney #StrongerEveryDay"

How Grateful Are You, Really? 🙏 Have you ever stopped to think about how much of your day is spent feeling grateful versus complaining? Imagine if tomorrow you woke up with only the things you appreciated today. Kind of makes you pause, doesn’t it? Think about it: ✨ Your health—how often do we take it for granted until we’re sick? ✨ Your kids—their laughter, their hugs, even their messes. ✨ The food on your table—every meal is a blessing. ✨ That cup of coffee—your morning pick-me-up. ✨ Your pets—the unconditional love they give you. ✨ Your smartphone—connecting you to the world. ✨ Your computer—the tool that keeps your life running. ✨ The shower you took—refreshing and renewing. And that's just the start! The more you focus on what you’re thankful for, the more good things come your way. Make gratitude a daily habit 🤗 #gratitude #divorcecoach #divorcecommunity #thrivingafterdivorce

✨ The 5 Regrets of the Dying – Lessons for Life ✨ After spending years with terminally ill patients, Nurse Bronnie Ware discovered the top regrets people have in their final days. These insights remind us to live fully, authentically and with courage. Here are the Top 5 regrets Bronnie Ware shared: 1. "I wish I’d had the courage to live a life true to myself, not the life others expected of me." Many people felt they didn’t follow their true dreams, often out of fear or societal pressure. 2. "I wish I hadn’t worked so hard." This regret, especially common among men, reflected missed moments with loved ones due to work. 3. "I wish I’d had the courage to express my feelings." Keeping feelings inside for the sake of harmony left many feeling they missed out on honesty and connection. 4. "I wish I had stayed in touch with my friends." Realizing too late, they missed meaningful connections, overshadowed by the demands of life. 5. "I wish I had let myself be happier." People recognized that happiness was a choice they could have embraced more often. Takeaway: These insights challenge us to live with purpose, cherish relationships, and pursue what genuinely brings us joy. Let's reflect and take steps today so we can live without regrets. #LifeLessons #PersonalGrowth #PurposeDrivenLife #Learnings

"Happy Sunday to all my LinkedIn connections! 🌿 Take a break, spend time with your loved ones, and leave any negative vibes behind. Use this day to relax, recharge, and plan for the week ahead. But most importantly, let’s not forget to pray to Almighty God for respect, good health, and His guidance in taking care of our parents—our greatest blessings. 🙏 Wishing you all a peaceful and productive week ahead! 💼✨ #FamilyFirst #Gratitude #SundayReflections #PlanForSuccess"

Give thanks. Well, of course – only a self-indulgent fool would fail to do so. But seriously, stop and deliberately think about all for which you can be thankful. Sure there are the big things – health and happiness; salvation; food on the table; kids who are well adjusted and doing fine for themselves; and so on. But what about the little things? The otherwise ordinary things that often go completely unnoticed and unacknowledged? Here’s a challenge – each day compile a new list of at least fifty things you are truly thankful for; you will find it difficult at first, but then a wonderful thing will happen. The lights will come on and you will begin to see all that you have in your life that give you endless reasons to be thankful. Stuff like – toothpaste in the morning; shampoo that clears up dandruff; a neighbor’s dog that does not bark all night long; gas in your car; a working computer; downloads that don’t take hours to install; socks; a note from a friend; an opportunity to serve somewhere in a manner that matters; appliances that work when you push the button…and on, and on, and on. The net result of deliberately engaging in this practice will soften your heart and transform you from a default grump to a giver of thanks. Your attitude will change your outlook, and carry you forward and upward into the day. Instead of hustling and bustling, grinding and grumbling – your life will become marked by praise and gratitude. J.C. Ryle

When we get up early in the morning, we must not be in a hurry to start the day. Infact we must take some time out, close our eyes and say “thank you”. Thank you is a small word but when uttered with genuine heart can make the whole difference. It is important to say thank you for being alive and for being able to see this day. It is important to say thank you for our family, for roof over our head, for our clothes to wear, for our food on our table. It is important to say thank you for having good health. It is important to say thank you for our work. It is important to say thank you for all our body organs that are functioning well. It is important to say thank you for all our loved ones and important people in our lives. When we learn to be thankful for every small to big thing, we develop an attitude of gratitude. When our first thought in the morning is thank you, we set the tone of the day on a positive note. We then tend to shift our focus from what we do not have to what we have. This helps us to develop an optimistic approach in life which is very important for our well-being. This small practice also enhances our interactions with people in a positive way and helps us to be successful in whatever we want to do on that day. Lets take out five minutes in the morning and have first thoughts of saying thank you each day to have a productive day. #sharingmythoughts #fridaymotivation #positivity #inspiration #thankyou #begrateful #morningthoughts #wisdomoftheday