A guide for living in 2011

Don't take yourself so seriously. No-one else does >>

Advice for being a happier and healthier person this year:

Personality:

1. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.

2. Don't have negative thoughts on things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.

3. Don't over do.  Keep your limits.

4. Don't take yourself so seriously.  No one else does.

5. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip.

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

7. Forget issues of the past.  Don't remind your partner of his/her mistakes in the past, that will ruin your present happiness.

8. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.  Don't hate others.

9. Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present.

10. Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn.  Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.

11. Smile and laugh more.

12. You don't have to win every argument.  Agree to disagree...

Society:

1. Call your family often.

2. Each day give something good to others.

3. Forgive everyone for everything.

4. Spend time with people over the age of 70, and under the age of 6.

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

6. What other people think of you is none of your business.

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

Life:

1. Do the right thing!

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

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

4. The best is yet to come...

5. Your Inner Self is always happy. So, be happy.   

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. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day

7. Sleep at least 7 hours.

8. Take a 10-30 minute walk daily.  And while you walk, smile.

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