Subscribe to this page...28 steps to a better life
By Pete Cohen
May 08, 2008
Hi there everyone,
As you may or may not know the magic number for my weight loss programme is 28, as it takes about this number of times of doing something new for it to become a habit.
I have put together 28 steps to a better and happier life. Have a look through and see what you think;
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.
3. Live with the 3 E's -- Energy, Enthusiasm, and Empathy.
4. Play more games than you did in 2007.
5. Spend time with people over the age of 70 and under the age of 6.
6. Dream more while you are awake.
7. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured.
8. Drink plenty of water.
9. Try to make at least three people smile each day.
10. Clear clutter from your house, your car, your desk and let new and flowing energy into your life.
11. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip, OR issues of the past, negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.
12. 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.
13. Smile and laugh more. It will keep the NEGATIVE BLUES away.
14. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.
15. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
16. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
17. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
18. Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present.
19. Don't compare your life to others'. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
20. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
21. What other people think of you is none of your business.
22. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
23. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch.
24. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
25. The best is yet to come.
26. Each night before you go to bed complete the following statements: I am thankful for __________. Today I accomplished _________.
27. Remember that you are too blessed to be stressed.
28. 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.
Until next time, take good care,
Pete
What a good selection!
I like this one:
1. Take a 10-30 minute walk every day. And while you walk, smile. It is the ultimate anti-depressant.
I've learnt from your book "Life DIY" that the direction we look influence our mood and about the power of a little smile in our face to make us feel better.
Thanks, Pete, I like very much to follow your blog.
Silvia