I gave up the idea of new year resolutions a long time ago and 40 per cent of people give up their resolutions within a fortnight. Setting yourself a resolution is the quickest way to madness. When I decide I won't drink any wine for a week, all I think about is wine. If I decide not to eat chocolate, all that looms before me are giant-size packets of KitKat. So, I am not intending to drive myself mad by setting out resolutions which are also so often sick bags full of the L'oreal because you are worth it vomit.
Last year I discovered a life changing book, which I commend to you. In these politically crass times. Swearing Is Go*d F*r You by Emma Byrne is a must read providing plenty of scientific reasons why swearing is the best response.
Here are two of my favourite reasons:
"Research shows swearing can help build teamwork in the workplace and is as likely to be used in frustration with oneself or in solidarity, or to amuse someone as it is to be used as fighting words."
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