I have a skinny Moleskine notebook in every single part of my little house...and in my car and in my desk at work. I need there to be one close at hand when I think of an idea or subject that I want to write about! I am constantly scribbling in these notebooks, needing to get my (brilliant!) thoughts out on paper as quickly as I can. My most thought-provoking moments are when I'm getting ready in the bathroom, when I'm driving, all day at work, and, of course, in the middle of the night. Lately, I've actually overwhelmed myself with the number of things I think about!The last couple of days I've been trying to consolidate a few hundred of these thoughts, as well as a few of the notebooks...and came up with this:
A (random) collection of blogging ideas, (somewhat) thoughtfully arranged into a list of things I (try hard to) do to help keep my life on (the right) track.
I thought I might pass them on to you...- Be the most encouraging person you know
- Listen with your eyes
- Take the statement, "I don't have enough time" out of your vocabulary.
- Use the good dishes and light the candles. Drink the champagne you've been saving.
- Be forgiving and say you're sorry
- Return everything you borrow and consider things you loan out a gift
- Make a list of things you want to do...then start doing them
- Donate blood (my blood type is B positive!)
- Take lots of pictures and get in your own
- Dance more. Sing more. Really listen to music ('Music is what feelings sound like...')
- No more blaming others for where you are. Take responsibility for your life and let others take responsibility for theirs.
- Take "I'm tired" and "I don't feel good" out of your vocabulary (and PLEASE never tell someone else they look tired!)
- Remember people's birthdays
- Say please to everyone
- Exercise and drink water like it's going out of style
- Have a job that you love
- Get out of debt. It's not about making more money--it's about spending less.
- Lose the weight and be done with it. And stop talking about it (yes, I'm still working on this one!)
- Use people's names when you talk with them. Read name tags
- Don't top a friend's story with one of your own
- Be kind and give lots of compliments
- Be positive and enthusiastic
- Laugh out loud. Smile at people.
- Simplify your whole world by giving away (letting go of, selling, getting rid of) as much as you possibly can. Less is so much more.
- Be a hard worker and praise the work of others. (Then watch them smile!)
- Put the past behind you once and for all. Let go and move on
- Make it a goal to never complain. Ever again.
- Be truly happy for other people...and let them know!
- Your home is a reflection of your life--keep it clean, organized and in good repair
- Open the door for someone. Insist that someone go ahead of you in line. Tell the checker she looks nice today
- Say thank you. Be grateful
- Wear sunscreen. Take good care of yourself!
- Have a good attitude. Seek out the bright side
- Get up as early as necessary so that you never have to be in a hurry
- Enjoy every moment of now and stay curious about the future!
3 comments:
How perfect it is that you have B Positive blood! 138
I love your "list" blogs. Even if I adapt one into my daily life I WILL become a better person. Your positive personality and outlook radiate from you and therefore leak onto me. I am grateful. XOXO
There's not a single one of those you don't already do.
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