I don’t remember where I saw these, but it is a nice reminder of some things we can do to make life a bit better…..
* Take a 10-30 minute walk every day. And while you walk, smile. It is the ultimate anti-depressant.
* Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day. Buy a lock if you have to.
* When you wake up in the morning complete the following statement, ‘My purpose is to________ today.’
* Try to make at least three people smile each day. (Why stop at three?!)
* Don’t waste your precious energy on gossip, energy vampires, issues of the past, negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead, invest your energy in the positive, present moment and people who are worth it.
* Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a college kid with a maxed out charge card. (This made me chuckle, but makes sense)
Remember These:
* Life isn’t fair, but it’s still good.
* Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
* Don’t take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
* You don’t have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
* Make peace with your past so it won’t spoil the present.
* Don’t compare your life to others’. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
* No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
* Frame every so-called disaster with these words: ‘In five years, will this matter?’
* Forgive everyone for everything. (THIS is hard to do, but is SO beneficial!)
* What other people think of you is none of your business.
* However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
* Your job won’t take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch!!!
* Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
* Each night before you go to bed complete the following statements: ‘I am thankful for _____.’ and ‘Today I accomplished______.’
* Pray about everything!
Finally, remember that you are too blessed to be stressed.
Various Ramblings of a Nostalgic Italian 