40 Tips for an Exceptional Healthy Wealthy and Powerful Life

{With great respect and apologies to the unknown author of these 4o tips}

Plus a few additions and comments of my own of course ‘cos I just can’t help myself!!

I hope that this is not too much information, but on a recent trip to my acupuncturist I found these Golden Rules stuck to the back of his restroom door and thought I just had to share them with you.

If you’re anything like me, a gentle reminder to do the things each day which do us good is 95% of the ‘difference which makes the difference” don’t you agree?

1. Take a 10-30 minute walk every day. And while you walk, SMILE… it is the ultimate anti depressant. (If you’re really stressed out read the Stress Book!)

2. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day… silence is golden and such a refresher for the body, mind and soul. Meditation is the best medicine.

3. If you must watch TV, record your late night shows and get some sleep.

4. Better still give up TV and use your time watching inspirational DVD’s, reading empowering books and generally expanding your thinking by learning from other people who have walked the path before you. Always great to read at least one chapter of something uplifting as a last thought before heading off to dream land!!

5. When you wake up in the morning, complete the following statement even before you get out of bed… “Today my purpose is to…. ” gives you an intention and positive focus for the whole day.

6. Live with the 3 E’s >>> ENERGY, ENTHUSIASM (which means inspired by God by the way) and EMPATHY…

7. Make time to practise yoga, tai chi, meditation and for daily prayer; they are the power source and nourishment for our busy lives.

8. Spend more time with people over the age of 70 and under the age of 6; they have a lot less resistance in their energy fields and so are more closely connected to God, Source Energy or the Divine (however you want to call it!)  In short they have a lot to teach us if we are open to learn from them.

9. Dream more while you are awake. The mind can’t tell the difference between what is real and what is vividly imagined. Practise some of the Abraham processes like ‘The 68 Second Process’ or ‘Wouldn’t it be Nice if…’ and if you need any help with them just send me a message and we can chat.

10. Eat more foods which grow on trees and plants and less food that is manufactured in plants. Your body is your temple and without energy you are running your car on low octane fuel.

11. Give up the caffeine (and that include sodas, I’m afraid) and DRINK WATER instead. Thanking the water for the health and vitality it is contributing to our bodies endows it with magical properties; just watch the video below if you don’t believe me. My water bottle and water fountain at home are covered in messages of love and appreciation but then I am more than a wee bit crazy!!

12. Try to make at least 3 people smile each day…. try to make YOURSELF smile at least 3 times a day. Seriousness is a deadly disease.

13. Clear the clutter from your house, your car, our desk, your  life… including people who suck your energy. Let new energy into your life; life abhors a vacuum so create space for the new to flow in.

14. Don’t waste your precious time and energy on gossip, energy vampires, issues of the past, so called ‘negative thoughts’ or things you can’t control. Instead invest your energy in the present moment by focussing on what’s great, what you appreciate and who you love.

15. Realise that life is a school and we are here to learn. problems are simply a part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons…. unlike algebra in my case… will last a life time if we’re alert.

16.Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a worker and dinner like a peasant; meaning watch what and how much food you put into your body, and always chew and appreciate each bite.

17. Smile and laugh more.. it will keep the energy vampires away since ‘like attracts like’ and also make people wonder what you’ve been up to as well!

18. Life isn’t always fair. ‘Bad’ things happen to good people… but there is always some thing to appreciate if you go and look for it.

19. Life is to short to harbour bad feelings against anyone. Forgiveness is a gift you give to yourself. It is not something you do FOR someone else. It is not complicated. Simply identify the situation to be forgiven and ask yourself: “Am I willing to waste my energy further on this matter?” If the answer is “No,” then that’s it! All is forgiven. This is one of THE most important Golden Rules to live by which is why I give it extra special attention.

20. Don’t take yourself too seriously .. no one else does! Remember “Life is not a problem to be solved but a Mystery to be lived ” Osho (My absolute favourite ever quote… well one of them!)

21 You don’t have to win every argument. Agree to disagree. One of the biggest life changing moments for me was coming across the maxim “Do I want to be right or do I want to be HAPPY? ” AND IMPLEMENTING it in my life. It has radically transformed my relationship with others but especially with myself and if you don’t have a great relationship with yourself, why would anyone else want to hang out with you?

22. Make peace with the past so you don’t screw up the present.. and if you need some help with releasing the past and doing some emotional clearing then just spend 2 hours with me and move on!

23. Comparing yourself and your life with others is a waste of time and energy. You have no idea what their journey is about and each one of us is as unique as a snowflake (there are no 2 alike; did you know that?) Don’t waste your energy on comparison. It’s just a pointless game of the ego that makes us feel ‘better than’ or ‘worse than.’ Give it up!!

24. Burn those beautiful candles, use your Sunday crockery, take the best bedsheets out of the linen cupboard and don’t wait for a rainy day. Look outside ~ it’s raining! Every day is special.

25. NO ONE is in charge of your happiness except YOU! Only YOU determine what you think, where you put your focus and attention and what goes on between your left and right ears. Victim Consciousness and blame are for losers. Life deals the cards.. we play the hand. Complaining and blame are for  also-rans. You are NOT a ‘victim of circumstance.’ Sorry if that offends you!

26. Reframe every so-called ‘disaster’ with the questions, “In 5 years time will this matter?”  or “What great about this and where’s the gift” or remind yourself “One day I’ll look back on this and laugh about it…..” Start laughing now, baby! Those endorphins will kick in and before long you’ll be feeling HAPPY without the use of Prozac.

27. FORGIVE EVERYONE FOR EVERYTHING…  especially yourself. “If we really want to love, we must learn how to forgive.” – Mother Theresa
I believe that to withhold forgiveness is to choose to continue to remain a victim and is the cause of much ‘dis-ease’ in the world today. Remember, you always have choice.

28. “What other people think of you is none of your business” .. another life transforming concept if you are really able to embrace its wisdom. Who cares what other people think of you as long as YOU FEEL GOOD ABOUT YOU and feel you are living with integrity vis a vis yourself? (I reckon there’s a whole blog post in there!) Too many people living their lives at low volume because they are always trying to do the ‘right’ thing or not leting themselves be themselves while trying to please everyone else. One of my soap box speeches!!

29. Time heals pretty much everything. So give it time and let it go. Resistance is not only futile but painful to your energy field.

30. However ‘good’ or ‘bad’ a situation is is only a matter of perception, belief, perspective, meaning and judgement so stop complaining about things over which you have no control like the weather, other people, the economy, your partner, children or boss and get excited about things you can appreciate. Keeping a daily Gratitude Journal or doing a ‘Rampage of Appreciation’ are great ways of changing your focus and helping you think ‘feel better thoughts’.

31. Celebrate your friends… they will be there when the chips are down because they love you for who are ARE, and not for what you DO.

32. Get rid of anything that isn’t useful, beautiful or joyful.

33. Envy is a waste of time and energy. You already have everything you need and will always be taken care of even though sometimes it’s hard to believe that. (Note to self!!)

34. THE BEST IS YET TO COME.  

35. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up…. show up. You never know what adventure lies in store.

36. Do the right thing.. whatever that is. You’ll know. You have to do right by YOU!

37. Call your family often and tell them you love them. Practise makes perfect.

38. Each night before you go to sleep, complete the following sentence, “I am so grateful for……. Today I accomplished ….. “

39. REMEMBER YOU ARE TOO BLESSED TO BE STRESSED. Gratitude is great therapy.

40. Enjoy the ride! Remember this is not Disneyland and you certainly don’t want a fast pace. you only have one ride through this life so don’t be in such a rush.

To quote an Abraham metaphor: you wouldn’t pick up your boat and take it down the river to get to your destination faster so what be in such a hurry to get through life? Take the time to smell the roses and enJOY the journey.

Once you get to your destination what will you do? Enjoy the ride whatever may come.