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For a Better Life

#1 Postby Dee Bee » Sun Mar 02, 2008 9:47 pm

A bit of a read, but worthwhile to review and even better to apply! :)

1.) Take a 10-30 minute walk every day. And while you walk, smile. It's the ultimate anti-depressant.

2.) Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day. Buy a lock if you have to.

3.) Buy a Tivo (DVR), 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, Empathy.

6.) Watch more movies, play more games, and read more books than you did last year.

7.) Make time to meditate or pray. Prayer provides us with daily fuel for our busy lives.

8.) Spend more 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 foods that are manufactured in plants.

11.) Drink green tea and plenty of water. Eat blueberries, wild Alaskan salmon, broccoli, almonds, & walnuts.

12.) Try to make at least three people smile each day.

13.) Clear your clutter from your house, your car, and your desk to let new and flowing energy into your life.

14.) Don't waste your precious energy on gossip, issues of the past, negative thoughts, or things you cannot control. Instead, invest your energy in the positive present moment.

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 what you 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 charge card.

17.) Smile and laugh more often.

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 so 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 screw up the present.

23.) Don't compare your life to that of others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.

24.) Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, and wear the fancy lingerie. Don't save it for a special occasion. Today is special.

25.) No one is in charge of your happiness except you.

26.) Frame every so-called disaster with these words: "In five years, will this matter?"

27.) Forgive everyone for everything.

28.) What other people think of you is none of your business.

29.) Time heals almost everything. Give yourself time.

30.) However good or bad a situation is, it will change.

31.) Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch.

32.) Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful, or joyful.

33.) Envy is a waste of time. You already have everything you need.

34.) The best is yet to come.

35.) No matter how you feel, get up, dress up, and show up.

36.) Do the right thing!

37.) Call your family often.

38.) Each night before you go to bed complete the following statements: "I am thankful for __________" and "Today I accomplished _________."

39.) Remember that you are too blessed to be stressed.

40.) 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.
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#2 Postby JonathanBelles » Sun Mar 02, 2008 9:52 pm

Awesome post.

I have 3 personal ones to add:

Live the Dream! (personal Motto)
3 things everyone should do every day: Laugh, cry, and learn.
think dream feel hope laugh live and love
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Re: For a Better Life

#3 Postby Stephanie » Sun Mar 02, 2008 10:02 pm

Great thoughts to remember! :)
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