Handbook for Living

This is  a forwarded email that I have received several times already. However, every time I look at it, I am inspired to improve a part of my life. It helps keep me grounded in my goals for Work-Life balance. They may be a little cliche, but a little vision can't hurt, can't it?

Handbook for Living

Your Health:

·  Drink plenty of water.

·  Eat breakfast like a king; lunch like a prince, and dinner like a beggar.

·  Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants, and less food that's manufactured in plants.

·  Live by the THREE E's - Energy, Enthusiasm, and Empathy.

·  Make time to pray daily

·  Play games

·  Read more books than you did last year

·  Sit in silence beginning with 5 minutes daily

·  Sleep for at least 7 hours

·  Take a 10 to 30 minute walk 2-3 times a week and smile at strangers

Your Personality:

·  Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what they're experiencing in life.

·  Don't hold negative thoughts about things you can't control. Rather, utilize your energy toward positive thoughts.

·  Excess in anything is not healthy. Limited amounts of anything are better.

·  Don't take yourself too seriously. Others probably don't.

·  Stay away from gossip, which will get you into trouble.

·  Take time to dream a little while you're awake.

·  Don't dwell on envy which is a waste of energy. Enjoy what you already have, and the priceless gifts God has given to you.

·  Forget things of the past. You can't change what's happened. The best tonic is "forgive and forget".

·  You are the only one who can control your happiness. Don't be bitter. Life is way too short.

·  Good or bad, life is simply a pool of experiences. Learn from life's lessons. The problems will appear and eventually fade away.

·  Smile and laugh more. It's actually good for your health.

·  Remember, it's not necessary to attend the invitation to argue

Society:

·  Call family members more often

·  Daily, do something good to or for others

·  This may be tough, but forgive everyone for everything. It's best for your health.

·  Spend time with elderly people and young children.

·  Make three people smile each day.

·  What other people think of you is out of your control and not your concern.

·  Stay in touch with friends and loved ones. They are the ones who will care for you when you are sick

Life:

·  Always do what's best. Do the right thing.
Eliminate anything that isn't useful, beautiful, or joyful.

·  Remember, God does heal everything, but it happens on His clock.

·  No matter the situation, good or bad, it will eventually change.

·  Regardless of how you feel, get up, dress up, and show up.

·  When you wake up in the morning, thank God for doing so.

·  Your Inner Spirit always remains happy. May this be your focus.

·  Keep all these thoughts in mind, and the BEST IS YET TO COME!