Welcome to Some Simple Pleasures.
This website is a growing collection of simple pleasures that we can all enjoy each and every day. They can bring you joy and delight, keep you fit and healthy, help you to maintain calm and composure, strengthen your relationships and feel love and compassion.
Click on an image below to reveal a simple pleasure and discover how and why you should integrate it into your life. Or you can look for posts in the Blog section of the site.
Enjoy!
Watch a Classic Film
Some films are so universal and timeless that they continue to entertain many generations of cinema goers. My old favourite is ‘Cinema Paradiso’ and I love it because it has the power to make me laugh and cry every time I watch it.
Raise Money for Charity
Either participate in an organised event or do you own thing. Have fun, meet new people and challenge yourself.
Play a New Sport
Grab a friend and play at your local courts or join a club and meet new people and get fit at the same time.
Value Others
Give thanks for your friends and family and show your appreciation
Welcome the Day
Start the day with a walk in the sunshine or with a invigorating yoga session.
Strengthen your Core
Pilates is great for strengthening your core muscles. This improves your posture, takes the strain off your back and gives you a flat stomach.
Keep Calm!
When chaos and negativity surrounds you, maintain inner peace and tranquility using simple ‘bite-sized’ meditation techniques.
Treat Yourself and Others
Now and again enjoy and savour something decadent, whether it is a piece of cake or a spa treatment. Use all of your senses to absorb the moment.
Smell the Roses
Enjoy the beauty and scent of flowers.
Appreciate Art
Get yourself to a gallery or studio and spend time admiring a piece of art that you like.
Read a Good Book
There is nothing like emersing yourself in a good story.
Seek Purpose in Your Life
Cook with the Superfoods
Listen to Great Music
Be Inspired by Others
Be Kind to Yourself
Forage for Food
Have a Nourishing Breakfast
Embrace the Season
Appreciate Poetry
Sample Short Films
Experience Incredible Architecture
Attend a Film Festival
Coping with Great Loss
