Life Secrets

There are certain things that I do to keep my life normal.  All my friends know I live a very drama free but fun filled life.  Now it's time to share the wealth.  I'll let you in on a few things that I do and am trying to do to keep my life as normal as possible in this crazy world.

 Memorize Something Daily

Everyday that you breathe you should learn something. I have taken on a vocabulary app to improve my and my husband's vocabulary.  It has been quite entertaining.

Constantly Reduce Your Attachment to Your Possessions

I try not to be a materialistic person but there are a few things I might want to strangle you about if you destroy.  LOL I passed my most recent test concerning this because a girl I no longer associate with broke my laptop that I let her borrow and she failed to tell me about it until I asked her to return it.  I could have easily gone from 1 to 10, but I didn't. I just told her how much she needed to reimburse me for it and I let it go. 

Try to Remember People's Names

I am one of the most forgetful people I know. I make lists or save reminders in my phone's calendar for E-VE-RY-THING!! SO, this one has been a task for me but I noticed I am having success because I have learned all the names of the teacher's at my daughter's school.  #progress

Get Fit

I am having little success with this one as far as working out. I've been working out very sporadically not consistently. I have, however, corrected my eating habits. I'm staying away from sugar and red meats and incorporating more veggies and fruit into my everyday life.  #progress

Focus Only On The Present

If you are living in the past you cant move forward. Everything happens for a reason and you have to trust that your life will be what you want and make it.  Dreaming about what it could have been won't allow you to see what it can be.  Learn to let go.  Get your closure and move on. 

Smile Often

I learned that when you smile your brain releases serotonin. Some people smile for several minutes in the morning just so they can get themselves straight for their day.  When I learned that it helped me to understand why it is so easy for me to feel happy all the time. I laugh ALL day.  I laugh at myself, at others, at television, at everything. You may look crazy sitting in a chair smiling for no reason BUT the outcome will be worth it. #progress

Drink Water

As simple as it sounds if you think about it, you probably haven't had a glass, cup or bottle of water today, but I bet you had some coffee or a soda or some juice.  When I corrected my eating habits I added water to my every day regimen and on the days when I do drink all the water I should, I accomplish more.  Hydrate yourself.  Your body is your temple. #progress

Try Not To Take Life So Seriously

A lot of people forget that everything you do daily is a blessing.  Waking up is a blessing because somewhere there's someone who didn't.  While you're driving turn the music up and sing, LOUDLY. I bet that will reduce your road rage.  Actually, I know it will, because it reduced mine.  I used to have the worst road rage out of any girl I knew, but not anymore. #progress

Help Others

Everyone has a life, I know this. Work, school, homework, friends, family, kids, shopping, cleaning, washing, all of these things come in to play for people BUT the five minutes you take out to help someone else will come back to you.  The $0.25 you gave to the homeless man probably meant more to him/her than you know. Extend yourself to someone who needs help w/o them asking you to.  Helping others causes a ripple effect.  Have you ever let someone into your traffic lane and then later you see that car you let in letting someone else in?  Ripples are a good thing.  Start a ripple everyday if you can. 

Be Honest At All Times

Being honest is one of the best ways to an easy life.  If you are honest in all aspects of your life how can good things not come to you.  Honesty may hurt people's feelings but in the end they will respect you more for being honest.  It is one of the best traits to have because it builds character and integrity.  Two things that are great for business.