[CyberTOPS] 40 Tips for a Better Life in 2009 (OT?)

[Theresa]

My friend sent me this and I had to share it with you:
 
 40 Tips for a Better Life in 2009
 
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 2008.
 
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 salmon,
broccoli, almonds and 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, 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 charge 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 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. God heals everything.
 
29. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
 
30. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will.
Stay in touch.
 
31. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
 
32. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
 
33. The best is yet to come.
 
34. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
 
35. Do the next right thing!
 
36. Call your family often. 
 
37. Each night before you go to bed complete the following statements: I am
thankful for ________. Today I accomplished ________.
 
38. Remember that you are too blessed to be stressed.
 
39. 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.
40. Read this list again and again and put it into practice.

Theresa Dinius <><

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New Year's Reflections


Looking back on the months gone by,
As a new year starts and an old one ends,
We contemplate what brought us joy,
And we think of our loved ones and our friends.


Recalling all the happy times,
Remembering how they enriched our lives
We reflect upon who really counts,
As the fresh and bright new year arrives.


And when we ponder those who do,
we immediately think of you.


Thanks for being one of the reasons we'll have a Happy New Year!