Quick Tips for Daily Living

Remember when you were a kid and there was that Magic “8″ ball toy that you’d ask a question, and when you turned it over you’d find your answer. Do you ever wish you had something like that to give you answers now?

What do you use for step-by-step instruction in those moments when you are feeling scattered, overwhelmed or unclear?

Today’s “Quick Tips for Daily Living” are powerful “one-liners” that you can refer back to when you just need someone to give you the answer. It’s your “press here” when you need to know what to do next! I’m not sure who to credit for the following list because the author was unknown in the e-mail I received from a friend. I do hope these little doses of wisdom give you exactly what you need in those moments when you just need to know what to do next!

1. Pray.
2. Go to bed on time. Get enough rest.
3. Get up on time so you can start the day unrushed.
4. Say “no” to projects that won’t fit into your time schedule or that will compromise your mental health.
5. Delegate tasks to capable others.
6. Simplify and unclutter your life.
7. Less is more. (Although one is often not enough, two are often too many.)
8. Allow extra time to do things and get to places.
9. Pace yourself. Spread out big changes and difficult problems over time; don’t lump the hard things all together.
10. Take one day at a time.
11. Separate worries from concerns.
12. Live within your budget.
13. Have back-ups; an extra car key in your wallet, extra stamps, etc.
14. K.M.S. (Keep Mouth Shut). This single piece of advice can prevent an enormous amount of trouble.
15. Do something for the Kid in YOU everyday.
16. Eat healthy.
17. Get organized so everything has a place.
18. Listen to a tape while driving that can improve your quality of life.
19. Write down thoughts and inspirations to read when you need them again.
20. Every day, find some time to be alone.
21. Laugh! and laugh some more!
22. Take your work seriously, not yourself at all.
23. Develop a forgiving attitude.
24. Sit on your ego.
25. Be kind to unkind people; they probably need it the most.
26. Talk less; listen more.
27. Slow down.
28. Remind yourself that you are not the general manager of the universe.
29. Every night before bed, think of one thing you’re grateful for that you’ve never been grateful for before.
30. Love yourself.

Would love to hear which of these speak to you. What tip will you use today? Post your comments below!