40 Tips to a better you in 2008 (long)
1-Take a 10—30 minute walk every day. And while you walk, smile. It is the ultimate anti-depressant.
2- Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day. Buy a lock it you have to.
3- Buy a DVR and tape your late night shows and get more sleep.
4—When you wake up in the morning, complete the following statement, "My purpose is to _______today."
5—Live with the 3 E's—Energy, Enthusiasm, and Empathy.
6—Play more games and read more books than you did in 2007.
7—Make time to practice prayer, meditation, yoga, and tai chi. They provide us with daily fuel for our busy lives.
8—Spend time with people over the age of 70 and under the age of 6.
9—Dream more while you are awake.
10—Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants.
11—Drink green tea and plenty of water. Eat blueberries, flax, and other seeds, broccoli, almonds, and walnuts.
12—Try to make at least 3 people smile each day.
13—Clear clutter from your house, your car, your desk, and let new flowing energy into your life.
14—Don't waste your precious energy on gossip, energy vampires, issues of the past, negative thoughts or things you can't control. Instead invest your energy on the positive present.
15—Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons your learn will last a lifetime.
16—Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, and dinner like a college kid with a maxed out credit card.
17—Smile and laugh more. It will keep the energy vampires away.
18—Life isn't fair, but it's still good.
19—Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
20—Don't take yourself too seriously. No one else does.
21—You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
22—Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present.
23—Don't compare your life to others'. You have no idea what their journey is about.
24—No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
25—Frame every so-called disaster with these words—'In five years, will this matter?"
26—Forgive everyone for everything.
27—What other people think of you is none of your business.
28—GOD heals everything.
29—However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
30—Your job won't take care of your when you're sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch.
31—Get rid of everything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
32—Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
33—The best is yet to come.
34—No matter how you feel, get up, dress up, and show up.
35—Do the right thing!
36—Call your family often. (Or email them to death!) Hey—I'm thinking of you!
37—Each night before you go to bed, complete the following statement: "I am thankful for ____. Today I accomplished _____."
38—Remember that you are too blessed to be stressed.
39—Enjoy the ride. Remember that this is not Disney World and you certainly don't want a fast pass. You only have one ride through life so make the most of it and enjoy the ride. 40—Please forward this to everyone you care about.
MAY YOUR TROUBLES BE LESS, MAY YOUR BLESSINGS BE MORE, MAY NOTHING BUT HAPPINESS COME THROUGH YOUR DOOR!
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