The best piece of advice came from my mum’s aunt. She lived into her nineties, drank like a fish and smoked like a chimney, but she said one of the most sensible things ever.

‘Take a big dose of nae notice’ translated as ‘take no notice’ or ‘pay no attention’.

I don’t recommend abusing your health, and she lived a crazy life, but if you don’t bother about the surrounding chaos, such as bickering relatives, bitching, and people falling out, you will live longer. Simple 😊.