The other day I received a forward from a friend. I usually delete all forwards even before I read them, but for some reason, I read this one. Actually, I'm glad I did. I thought I would share it with you as we start 2009. Let me know what you think!
40 Tips for A Powerful New Year1. 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 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 the 3 E's -- Energy, Enthusiasm, Empathy.
6. Watch more movies, play more games and read more books than you did in 2008.
7. Spend more time with people over the age of 70 and under the age of 6.
8. Make time to pray. It provides us with daily fuel for our busy lives.
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, and walnuts.
12. Try to make at least three people smile each day.
13. Clear your clutter from your house, your car, your desk and let new 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 the lessons 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 credit card.
17. Smile and laugh more.
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 screw up the present or the future.
23. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
24. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets and wear your fancy clothes. Don't save it all 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 of everything.
28. What other people think of you is none of your business.
29. Time heals almost everything. Give time 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 all 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 mother and father often.
38. Each night before you go to bed, complete the following statements: "I am thankful for _______________." "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 it! It could end at any time!