I usually am not a fan of self-help style lists. I really liked this one. I wanted to put it here and remember it. I edited it a little for brevity, but didn’t change it.
Taher, read this once in a while. It’s a good reminder.
11 habits that will make you happier than 98% of people:
1. Take Care of Your Health
You only get one mind and one body. Both must last you a lifetime. Without it, you have nothing.
2. Give Sincere Appreciation
Practice gratitude daily. It helps you keep things in perspective.
3. Pay it Forward
Studies show random acts of kindness improve well-being.
You can practice paying it forward by:
• Holding the door for someone
• Picking up trash outside
• Giving a compliment
One simple action can alter the trajectory of your day.
4. Choose Optimism
But in the long run, optimists are the ones who live a life they’re proud of.
5. Reduce Your Wants
It is not the man who has too little that is poor.
6. Don't Compare Yourself to Others
Comparison is the thief of joy. Compare yourself to who you were yesterday.
7. Ignore the Nonessential
There is always a new opportunity or distraction available. But in the long run, it will be those who can stay focused on what’s most important who will be most successful.
8. Constantly Read
A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies.Books give you access to the:
• Thoughts
• Stories
• Philosophies
of those who came before you.
9. Prioritize Growth
There is no such thing as stagnant. A 1% improvement in a day is a 3,700% improvement in a year.
10. Write Daily
Putting your thoughts on paper forces you to organize them. If you lack understanding, it will expose gaps in your thinking. Use writing to sharpen your thinking and increase your brainspace.
11. Practice Meditation
Take 10 minutes a day to be present and observe your thoughts.
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