New version of the twelve days of Christmas

Twelve days of Christmas - great tips for good mental health this festive season

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On the first day of Christmas, I truly gave to me
A winter walk down by the sea

On the second day of Christmas, I truly gave to me
Two warm hugs and a
winter walk down by the sea

On the third day of Christmas, I truly gave to me
Three big smiles
Two warm hugs and a
winter walk down by the sea

On the fourth day of Christmas, I truly gave to me
Four calling friends
Three big smiles
Two warm hugs and a
winter walk down by the sea

On the fifth day of Christmas, I truly gave to me
Five deep breaths
Four calling friends
Three big smiles
Two warm hugs and a
Winter walk down by the sea

On the sixth day of Christmas, I truly gave to me
Six lots of yoga
Five deep breaths
Four calling friends
Three big smiles
Two warm hugs and a
winter walk down by the sea

On the seventh day of Christmas, I truly gave to me
Seven lengths a swimming
Six lots of yoga
Five deep breaths
Four calling friends
Three big smiles
Two warm hugs and a
winter walk down by the sea

On the eighth day of Christmas, I truly gave to me
Eight cakes a baking
Seven lengths a swimming
Six lots of yoga
Five deep breaths
Four calling friends
Three big smiles
Two warm hugs and a
winter walk down by the sea

On the ninth day of Christmas, I truly gave to me
Nine times a reading
Eight cakes a baking
Seven lengths a swimming
Six lots of yoga
Five deep breaths
Four calling friends
Three big smiles
Two warm hugs and a
winter walk down by the sea

On the tenth day of Christmas, I truly gave to me
Ten quiet moments
Nine times a reading
Eight cakes a baking
Seven lengths a swimming
Six lots of yoga
Five deep breaths
Four calling friends
Three big smiles
Two warm hugs and a
winter walk down by the sea

On the eleventh day of Christmas, I truly gave to me
Eleven thanks a given
Ten quiet moments
Nine times a reading
Eight cakes a baking
Seven lengths a swimming
Six lots of yoga
Five deep breaths
Four calling friends
Three big smiles
Two warm hugs and a
winter walk down by the sea

On the twelfth day of Christmas, I truly gave to me
Twelve ladies dancing
Eleven thanks a given
Ten quiet moments
Nine times a reading
Eight cakes a baking
Seven lengths a swimming
Six lots of yoga
Five deep breaths
Four calling friends
Three big smiles
Two warm hugs and a
winter walk down by the sea.

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