Also, I got an e-mail the other day entitled "Tips for a better 2009" and thought it was too good not to share. Definitely some great things and thoughts to try and work into our daily lives as well as some good reminders!
Take a 10-30 minute walk every day. And while you walk, smile. It isthe ultimate anti-depressant.
Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day. Buy a lock if you have to.
Buy a DVR and tape your late night shows and get more sleep.
When you wake up in the morning complete the following statement, 'My purpose is to __________ today.'
Live with the 3 E's -- Energy, Enthusiasm, and Empathy.
Play more games and read more books than you did in 2008.
Make time to practice meditation, yoga, tai chi, and prayer. They provide us with daily fuel for our busy lives.
Spend time with people over the age of 70 and under the age of 6.
Dream more while you are awake.
Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants.
Drink green tea and plenty of water. Eat blueberries, wild Alaskan salmon, broccoli, almonds & walnuts.
Try to make at least three people smile each day.
Clear clutter from your house, your car, your desk and let new and flowing energy into your life.
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.
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.
Smile and laugh more.
Life isn't fair, but it's still good.
Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present.
Don't compare your life to others'. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
Frame every so-called disaster with these words: 'In five years, will this matter?'
Forgive everyone for everything.
What other people think of you is none of your business.
GOD heals almost everything.
However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch.
Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
The best is yet to come.
No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
Do the right thing!
Call your family often. (Or email them to death!) Just thinking of you...
Each night before you go to bed complete the following statements: I am thankful for __________. Today I accomplished _________.
Remember that you are too blessed to be stressed.
Happy New Year! May it be the best year yet!! =)
5 comments:
Happy New Year! I loved the tips for 2009 and will continue sharing them with others! Miss you and love you lots!
Hope ya'll had a great Christmas! Loved reading the new years tips, all very true and encouraging! hope to see you soon!
Thanks for sharing! Great post and good things to remember. Hope y'all are doing well
that's really good stuff Jenny Ruth:) Thanks for sharing that! Happy New Year!
oh i LOVE that. i needed to read those things!
happy new year Jenny Ruth. hope to see yall soon!
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