{"id":46637,"date":"2023-09-10T20:27:41","date_gmt":"2023-09-10T10:27:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tomgrimshaw.com\/tomsblog\/?p=46637"},"modified":"2023-09-10T20:27:41","modified_gmt":"2023-09-10T10:27:41","slug":"28-tips-for-a-happier-and-healthier-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tomgrimshaw.com\/tomsblog\/?p=46637","title":{"rendered":"28 Tips For A Happier And Healthier Life"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-46638\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tomgrimshaw.com\/tomsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Girl_and_Dog-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"Girl and Dog\" width=\"1017\" height=\"1526\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomgrimshaw.com\/tomsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Girl_and_Dog-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.tomgrimshaw.com\/tomsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Girl_and_Dog.jpg 564w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>1. Embrace life; don&#8217;t take waking up for granted.<br \/>\n2. Live with the three E&#8217;s: Enthusiasm. Empathy. Exemplary.<br \/>\n3. Cultivate the three I&#8217;s: Integrity. Inclusivity. Improvement.<br \/>\n4. No matter how favorable or unfavorable a situation may seem, it is bound to change at some point. Everything is impermanent. So carry on.<br \/>\n5. Make time for rest, meditation, reflection, hobbies, and creativity.<br \/>\n6. Your job won&#8217;t care for you when you are sick. Your family and friends will. Stay in touch.<br \/>\n7. Regularly read uplifting and inspiring stories, quotes, and books.<br \/>\n8. Make enjoyment of giving an essential task in your life.<br \/>\n9. It only takes six months of pure dedication to change your life.<br \/>\n10. Imperfections are part of being human, so let&#8217;s embrace ourselves, flaws and all.<br \/>\n11. 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.<br \/>\n12. Be selective and careful with whose energy you want to absorb.<br \/>\n13. Don&#8217;t overdo anything; keep all things in moderation.<br \/>\n14. Become so confident in who you are that no one&#8217;s opinion or behavior can rock or disturb you.<br \/>\n15. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day. Sleep for at least 7 hours every night.<br \/>\n16. Take a 20-minute walk daily\u2014\u2014and practice deep breathing while you walk.<br \/>\n17. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.<br \/>\n18. Avoid bringing up past mistakes to maintain present happiness in relationships.<br \/>\n19. Spend time with people over 70. You&#8217;ll learn something useful.<br \/>\n20. Nothing has more power over you as much as your thoughts. Think good thoughts.<br \/>\n21. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.<br \/>\n22. Be content with what you have and where you are.<br \/>\n23. Cry when you need to, but smile and laugh more.<br \/>\n24. You don&#8217;t have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.<br \/>\n25. Always strive to do the right things.<br \/>\n26. Forgive everyone for everything.<br \/>\n27. 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&#8217;t smoke. Drink sensibly.<br \/>\n28. Slow down, embrace the present moment, and embrace what you have.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>1. Embrace life; don&#8217;t take waking up for granted. 2. Live with the three E&#8217;s: Enthusiasm. Empathy. Exemplary. 3. Cultivate the three I&#8217;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. 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