New version of the twelve days of Christmas

By Sally Nilsson, HG.Dip.P,, Hyp. Cert. CS. MNCS (Accred) Psychotherapist

Published on 9th December, 2019

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

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.

The views expressed in this article are those of the author. All articles published on Counselling Directory are reviewed by our editorial team.

Frome BA11 & Reigate RH2

I am a Human Givens Psychotherapist, Counsellor and Hypnotherapist. I'm also a published author and Public Speaker and I am committed to breaking taboos on mental health in our communities and promoting good mental health as we support our physical health

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