Now for your Bonsella

In my native country, a bonsella is the "something extra" you receive: usually something pleasant, like a surprise gift or a tip. (While we're on the semantics, it is occasionally used as a euphemism for a bribe.)

This particular refinement comes from the Scottish Centre for Confidence and Well-being where I have now come across a suggestion for using this list to influence your dreams.

Clearly, if one is having delightful dreams, which "consolidate the memories of good events" you may even be able to greet the morning with a sleepy smile rather than a shudder. So, here's how it may be possible to use the list to have a more pleasant 'nightlife'.

Here's "the drill" I found on their web site, exactly as it appears:

1. Give the positive event a name.
2. Visualise it.
3. As you go to sleep, say the name over and over. Visualise it and intend to dream about it.
4. In the morning, write down your positive dream.
5. Note your mood when awakened in the morning.

I'm a little cautious on this as I haven't tried this out, partly because I drift off to sleep with indecent speed and I'm quite happy with the range of dreams that are presented to me. However, if your sleep is restless, you might want to give it a go. However I suspect that the three good things you've been focusing on at the end of your day, may themselves have sent you off in a positive frame.

See you back in the gym soon.