The other day, one of my co-workers sent me an email with a list of things we should all do in order to live a happier life. While I don’t usually read these types of emails, I found myself reading this one all the way to end. When I got to the bottom of the list, I realized that all of these things really do make up the blueprint for a happy, fulfilling life.
So, during this time of making (and breaking!) resolutions, I thought I would share these lessons with you!
Health:
1. Drink plenty of water.
2. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a beggar.
3. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants.
4. Live with the 3 E’s — Energy, Enthusiasm and Empathy.
5. Make time to pray.
6. Play more games.
7. Read more books than you did in 2010 .
8. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day.
9. Sleep for 7 hours.
10. Take a 10-30 minute walk daily. And while you walk, laugh and smile (everyone will wonder what you’re up to).
Personality:
11. Don’t compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
12. Don’t have negative thoughts about things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.
13. Don’t overdo. Keep your limits.
14. Don’t take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
15. Don’t waste your precious energy on gossip.
16. Dream more while you are awake.
17. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
18. Forget issues of the past. Don’t remind your partner of their mistakes of the past. That will ruin your present happiness.
19. Life is too precious and too short to waste time hating anyone. Don’t hate others.
20. Make peace with your past so it won’t spoil the present.
21. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
22. 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.
23. Smile and laugh more.
24. You don’t have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
Society:
25. Call your family often. And tell them that you love them.
26. Each day give something good to others.
27. Forgive everyone for everything.
28. Spend time w/ people over the age of 70 & under the age of 6.
29. Try to make at least three people smile each day.
30. What other people think of you is none of your business. So stop worrying about it.
31. Your job won’t take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch.
Life:
32. Do the right thing!
33. Get rid of anything that isn’t useful, beautiful or joyful.
34. GOD heals everything.
35. However good or bad a situation is it will change.
36. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
37. The best is yet to come.
38. When you awake up alive in the morning, thank GOD for it.
39. Your Inner most person is always happy. So, be happy.
Which of the above guidelines/lessons/resolutions will you commit to?
Here’s to a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year!
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dress up games says
thanks for this acticle!
Amy T says
Thanks so much for joining Feed Me Friday! I’m now subscribing. Hope you join us again next week.
sarah says
Following from Saturday blog hop. Hope to see you soon!!
April says
Hi! Following your blog from Social Parade. Would greatly appreciate the follow back. Have a great weekend!
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Janet Ellis says
Love this post. I’ve read it a number of times and each time it always seem relevant. Perhaps because it gives us something positive to act on. I love these little reminders. Thanks so much for sharing it…and thanks for visiting my blog. Have a wonderful weekend. ~ Blessings, Janet
The Paper Princess says
Dear Christina
Thanks for joining me at Create With Joy! LOVE this list! I am your newest RSS subscriber since I couldn’t find GFC!
Look forward to checking out your recipes!
Ramona
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Deb Chitwood @ Raising Figure Skaters says
That is a great list! Thanks for sharing it! I’m your newest follower.
Holly says
Great list!
Thanks for coming by! I’m following you through FB because I couldn’t find GFC… ((HUGS))
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I just subscribed!
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Thanks!
Le Chateau des Fleurs by Frenchy says
Hmmm….I need to do all of those !
Very good list ! You are right !
Love your blog by the way !
Come say hi and follow me back !
Happy blog hop !
XO
Frenchy
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Posh says
Hi there.
I’m stopping by via the Friday Hops to say hello.
Have a great weekend!
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Melissa Cleaver says
Thanks so much for the follow! I’m following you now too…have a wonderful day!
Lisa says
Ah, you’re not on GFC. I will like you on fb & follow on Networked Blogs.
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Lisa says
Great idea for a blog! When I get more time I’m going to go back and peruse your recipes. 🙂
I’ve come over from Social Parade Friday. I’m following you now. I’d love for you to follow me back.
The Nourishing Homemaker
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Annie (Lady M) x says
P.S. I am following you through networked blogs!
Annie (Lady M) x says
Thanks for stopping by my blog today! I thought I would return the favour, and it looks great round here. I love your list of things to achieve in 2011 – how true are they?
Barb says
Hi There!
Thanks for the visit to my blog! I’ve “liked” you on Facebook and look forward to what you post next!
Elaine says
Hi….following you back from the Friday over 40. You blog looks great. I’m sure I’m going to enjoy following! 🙂