Remember Madonna’s hit Holiday back in 1983? ‘Celebrate… It would be so nice,’ she sang – and so it should be, once you’ve worked out what’s actually worth celebrating.
Society heaps a lot of pressure on us to mark big occasions. If you’ve ever resented living it up for a big birthday, promotion or a special anniversary, or partying on New Year’s Eve, you’ll recognise that feeling of isolation. Are you simply being a bit of a grump? But getting to know and understand what makes you truly happy is important and can ultimately help you learn to celebrate what matters to you – whether that’s winning a race or hanging up a picture.
The goal is to prioritise (£10.99, Penguin Life).
