1. Embrace life; don’t take waking up for granted.
2. Live with the three E’s: Enthusiasm. Empathy. Exemplary.
3. Cultivate the three I’s: Integrity. Inclusivity. Improvement.
4. No matter how favorable or unfavorable a situation may seem, it is bound to change at some point. Everything is impermanent. So carry on.
5. Make time for rest, meditation, reflection, hobbies, and creativity.
6. Your job won’t care for you when you are sick. Your family and friends will. Stay in touch.
7. Regularly read uplifting and inspiring stories, quotes, and books.
8. Make enjoyment of giving an essential task in your life.
9. It only takes six months of pure dedication to change your life.
10. Imperfections are part of being human, so let’s embrace ourselves, flaws and all.
11. Life is a school for learning and growth. Problems are part of the curriculum that appear and fade away, but the lessons learned last a lifetime.
12. Be selective and careful with whose energy you want to absorb.
13. Don’t overdo anything; keep all things in moderation.
14. Become so confident in who you are that no one’s opinion or behavior can rock or disturb you.
15. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day. Sleep for at least 7 hours every night.
16. Take a 20-minute walk daily——and practice deep breathing while you walk.
17. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
18. Avoid bringing up past mistakes to maintain present happiness in relationships.
19. Spend time with people over 70. You’ll learn something useful.
20. Nothing has more power over you as much as your thoughts. Think good thoughts.
21. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
22. Be content with what you have and where you are.
23. Cry when you need to, but smile and laugh more.
24. You don’t have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
25. Always strive to do the right things.
26. Forgive everyone for everything.
27. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a princess, and dinner like a beggar. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants, and eat less food manufactured in plants. Limit high-fat food, salt, and sugar. Stay hydrated. Don’t smoke. Drink sensibly.
28. Slow down, embrace the present moment, and embrace what you have.