Some Words of Wisdom

Tips for a better Life - 2008

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 if 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 meditation, yoga, tai chi, and prayer. 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, wild Alaskan salmon, broccoli, almonds & walnuts

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

13. Clear clutter from your house, your car, your desk and let new and 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 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 the lessons you learn will last a lifetime

16. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like acollegekid w ith a maxed out charge 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 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 spoil the present

23. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all 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. However good or bad a situation is it will change

29. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will stay in touch

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

31. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need

32. The best is yet to come

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

34. Do the right thing!

35. Call your family often (Or email them to death!) Hey I'm thinking of ya!

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

37. Remember that you are too blessed to be stressed

38. Enjoy the ride. Remember 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

May your troubles be less, May your blessings be more, May nothing but happiness come through your door!!!

Comments

CrystalChick said…
Good ideas.
Now how in the world will you manage #8 and spending time with those under age 6?? Not your favorite thing. LOL
And #10... eat your veggies. I seem to remember you saying you weren't a fond of green leafies. Or was that another? I am quite off today, the weather is getting to me. :(
Great pics and story of your trip to Philly. It's a wonderful city. We go often.
28 April 2008 at 21:37
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