1. Choose a narrow
path. The sooner you pinpoint
exactly what you want to achieve in your life, what you want your legacy to be,
the sooner it will happen for you. Don’t choose the well beaten path; create
your own. Dare to be different and aim for the moon (in order to reach the
stars).
2. Embrace change. If life were consistent and without ups and
downs, it would be boring, bleak and monotone. We’re here to dodge bullets, get
back up when we’re kicked down and make decisions for ourselves. It’s all about
building your character. Never fear change, it could be exactly what you need.
3. It’s okay to eat cereal
for dinner. You only live once…
4. Own your
mistakes. The only way to learn is
to make mistakes. The only way to learn from mistakes is to own them. You’ll be
surprised how much people will value you for owning your mistakes, no matter
how small your role in them.
5. Appreciate what you
have before you ask for more. Because there is always someone worse off than you.
6. Take care of your body. It’s the only place you have to live. But
never forget you don’t have a body, you have a soul. Your exterior will never
define your interior.
7. Who you are is not what
you have; it’s what you do with what you have. Ever noticed how some of the happiest people in
the world have the least? It isn’t about what you have (material things or
achievements), but what you decide to do with that. Your life is your legacy.
How do you want to be remembered?
8. Be Loyal. In love, friendships, and most importantly with
your family. Stay true to your word.
9. Laugh more.
10. Words are
powerful. It takes just two to
commit your life to another. Words are powerful – choose them wisely.
11. You can never be over
educated. Want to learn another
language? Its better late than never. Thinking about taking art classes? You
never know what it will lead to. You are only limited by your choices.
12. Be gracious. Be
humble. Be kind.
13. Visit in a new
place. Once a month go somewhere you have never been before. You will be surprised as to just how much our
surrounds shape us.
14. Live within your
means. Life isn’t about keeping
up with the Jones’s.
15. Have an opinion. Voice it, engage in healthy debate, but never be
rigid and close-minded.
16. Be proud. Credit where credit is due. Learn to welcome
compliments and accept them – by doing so you will provide value to them and
soak them up like a sponge. It will lead to better work in the future.
17. Accept
criticism. But know when to
distinguish between constructive criticism and a genuine insult. If someone
insults you, it says more about them than it could ever say about you.
18. Get outdoors more.
19. Spend time with anyone
older than you. Age
= experience. Experience = wisdom. Spend time with your grandparents and ask
questions. No one stays on this earth forever – make the most of the time you
have.
20. Be honest. People will value your opinion if it is raw,
honest and made with consideration.
21. Don’t give money, give
your time. There is no greater gift
than your time.
22. Take a day off. Do something you have always wanted to do. By
yourself.
23. Track your finances
better.
24. Work hard(er). Set your goals higher and higher… your limits
are only those you believe to be true.
25. Smile at strangers.
26. Keep a journal. Sometimes the best way to clear your mind and
keep a clear vision is to jot down your thoughts at the end of the day or week.
Consider what you did, who you met, how you felt, what was on your mind. Think
outside the box and sort through your thoughts rather than offloading your
troubles onto someone else.
27. Escape into a
film. Bad day? Don’t dwell on
it. Escape to someone else’s reality or jump inside a fiction. Two hours later
you’ll have forgotten the trivialities.
28. You are the
company you keep. If
your friends aren’t bringing joy into your life, maybe you’ve outgrown them.
Don’t be afraid to make new friends that understand you (and where you’re at in
life right now). Adapt. Change. Learn. Grow. Evolve.
29. You’ll never be as
young as you are right now.
30. Get rid of those “goal
weight” clothes. Those pair of pants in the back of
our closet that we fantasize fitting in perfectly one day, or browse outfits
that get labeled “once I’m in better shape.” This type of thinking isn’t doing
you any good. In fact, it’s probably counteracting any progress you hope to
make. If you have this constant image of who you need to be and what you need
to look like, you are going to slowly drive yourself nuts. Love who you are in
the moment, and don’t treat yourself as a rough draft.
31. Stop skipping meals. Whether it’s a misguided attempt to lose weight, or you just
lose track of time and realize you have skipped an important meal, it’s
important in the new year to cut this damaging habit. It doesn’t seem like it’s
doing much, but in the long run skipping meals can wreak havoc on your
metabolism, as well as overall energy levels. Figure out a time that works in
your schedule and commit to eating at that time. It may help to prep meals the
night before if you know you will have a hectic day.
32. Make a list of the
people who have hurt you most, and then burn it. We often talk about this idea of “letting go” and what
exactly that entails. It’s not an easy or simple process, and something that
can be completely different for the individual dealing with it. When you switch
into a mentality that you have the power to decide what hurts you, you’ll find
it can help in moving on from a painful situation. There’s something cathartic
about using pen and paper, so to start off the new year ready for love and
forgiveness, write down the names of people who have caused any hurt that still
lingers within you. Take the paper and throw it in the fireplace, and as it
goes up in flames, let go of the anger and hurt too.
33. Reorganize your work
space - If you’re feeling overwhelmed or
unclear with what your objectives are in the workplace/career path, it might
help to take a day to just completely rearrange your desk, or other place you
do most work. Maybe print off some inspirational quotes you like, and place
them somewhere you can see whenever start working. It might boost your
motivation.
34. Dedicate a “me” day
each week. We get so caught up in taking care
of everyone else, that we often neglect our own needs. If you aren’t first
making sure you are healthy and happy, what good are you really going to be to
those around you? Though this can be a difficult task with responsibilities
that get in the way, try to put aside one day every single week that is about
YOU. Maybe you carve out a few hours to read a book, or take a class on
something you’re interested in learning more about. Take a day that is just
about you, and prioritize yourself again.
35. Take a daily walk. Instead of diving into an intense new work out regimen and
pushing your body to a point that you’re no longer sure your body works
anymore, try starting off with something easy to commit to every day, like a 30
minute walk. Create an awesome playlist that pumps you up, get outside, and
just enjoy your surroundings. It’s a small thing you can do every single day
that will make you feel better.
36. Make a list of monthly
goals (personal and professional) that are doable. If you want to be the next Oprah, that’s fantastic, but
simply having the goal “be Oprah” might freak you out more than it inspires
you. Try making weekly goals that are realistic. Maybe this week you will call
and catch up with that friend from college. Next week, you can go through your
closet and donate things you no longer need. By breaking things down monthly,
it can be easier to get more done and then feel more productive.
37. Go social media free
for at least two week. This holds
truer to some people, but in a time when we are bombarded with constant updates
on what those around us are doing, it’s fairly common to slip into a Facebook
induced slump. People choose the best light to shine on themselves on social
media, so of course you’re going to see only the cool and exciting things. We
compare ourselves to each other on the daily, so it can be really refreshing to
step away from Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, etc. for a bit and not constantly
see who is getting engaged and promoted.
38. Cleanse your life of
toxic relationships. This is a tough
one, I’ll be honest. We can find ourselves in toxic, unhealthy relationships
and not even realize that’s what they were until much later when we are no
longer in them. And depending on who the person is, you can’t always just cut
the strings. But take a moment to clear your mind, then think of each important
relationship in your life. What are these relationships bringing you? Do you
feel drained more often than not with this person? Are you always giving, and
not receiving the same thing in return? Try to look at these relationships as
objectively as you can (though that’s impossible to fully do) and decide which
ones are causing more harm than good. Formulate a plan to distance yourself
from the damaging ones, and once you have gotten far enough away, do NOT look
back. Continue moving forward. You’ll thank yourself later.
39. Practice being honest
with yourself. I’ve found that the person we lie to
more than anyone is ourselves. We’re incredibly good at it too. We can convince
ourselves we’re okay with situations when we truly aren’t. We can bury
emotions, bottle up fears and insecurities, and keep it all on lock down for a
long, long time. But doing this will eat away at you in little ways. It can
show up in your health or general mood. Or maybe, one day you just explode and
everything you’ve been secretly lying about exposes itself in a very
destructive way. To avoid this, start being honest when you wake up. Check in
with yourself and how you feel. Are you sad? Are you angry about something? Are
you worried? If you are, admit it to yourself. It’s okay. Being honest and
validating your own feelings can be so rewarding and helpful on the path to
happiness.
40. Take more photos – of
yourself with friends and family. There will come a day you will wish you had.
41. Hugs the ones you love
and tell them – for no other reason than you do
42. Start each day with a
goal!!!
43. Drink more Water
44. Purge the unnecessary
and decrease the clutter
45. Believe that anything
is possible!!!
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