Making mornings less stressful

Sir, – “Breathwork, affirmations, gratitude” is the advice of Dr Brian Pennie on how to make your mornings less stressful (Joanne Hunt, “How to make mornings less stressful: A simple routine can set you up for the day”, Weekend Review, December 17th). Useful advice.

However, I find that making my bed, tidying the bedroom and admiring the achievement deliver a huge sense of accomplishment before I face the challenges of my average day. – Yours, etc,

JOHN GAFFNEY,

Carrick on Shannon,

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I went to Center Parcs abroad. Was it any cheaper than Ireland?

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Co Leitrim.