100 Great Tips for A Happier, Healthier and Satisfying Life

Today’s article goes beyond health and fitness. It talks about life. I’ve compiled 100 tips which I believe in and live by. Go through them and borrow the tips you relate to.

#1 Take control of food. Don’t let it control you

#2 Make fewer promises

#3 Take a walk every day

#4 Stop trying to get rid of what you don’t want. Work toward getting what you want

#5 Save a percentage of every cent you earn

#6 Not every quote applies to your life. Ignore the ones that don’t empower you

#7 Surround yourself with positive people. The people around you have a big impact on how you think and act

#8 Never disclose how much money you make

#9 Build strong relationships with family and friends

#10 Do the back bridge as frequently as possible

#11 Don’t whine or feel the need to justify your opinion

#12 Pick one skill you enjoy and master it

#13 If someone close to you hurts your feelings, let them know. Never keep it to yourself

#14 Reduce sugar intake or quit it

#15 Try to see the good side of people. Most people only (want to) see the bad side

#16 Control your thoughts. As you think, so shall you become

#17 Write down what you learn. We forget most things

#18 Learn public speaking. It’s arguably the most feared thing in the world

#19 Have a to-do list for each day

#20 Spend time in nature

#21 Serve food in smaller plates and bowls

#22 Do to others as you would have them do unto you

#23 Say “thank you” as many times as you can

#24 Not every situation requires you to “turn the other cheek”. Sometimes you need to hit back, twice as hard

#25 Try to change the bad attributes you don’t like about yourself. But don’t feel guilty or sorry for them

#26 Try deep breathing. It helps release tension and stress

#27 Consume enough Omega-3s fatty acids

#28 Smile more. Don’t frown

#29 Do things which make you feel uncomfortable

#30 Stop spending time thinking about doing something. Just do it!

#31 Be comfortable with doing something badly until you become good at it

#32 Have a rough estimate of the number of calories you consume each day

#33 Ask God for what you want. And thank him for what you have

#34 Make a difference in someone’s life. Even better, millions of lives

#35 Don’t be quick to point fingers. Take time to analyze the situation

#36 Believe in yourself – have faith you can attain your goals

#37 Eat slowly. Slow eaters eat less

#38 If you don’t have anything good to say about someone, don’t talk about them

#39 Volunteer for something

#40 Be mindful – stay in the present moment

#41 Give 100 percent effort in everything you do

#42 Only offer advice when someone asks

#44 You can’t win all arguments – be willing to lose some

#45 You’re in this world for a reason. Find out what it is

#46 Develop a thick black face – learn to block the negative words thrown at you

#47 Take time and listen before you talk

#48 Seek knowledge in all days of your life. Read books, blog posts, watch videos, and so on

#50 Eat vegetables in every meal

#51 Don’t be offended by other people’s opinions

#52 Learn discipline and consistency

#53 Don’t waste time on minor life decisions. Be decisive

#54 Not every opportunity is for you. Focus on one thing

#55 Do more than what someone expects of you

#56 Always guard your self-interests

#57 Drink 2 liters of water every day

#58 Clarity is power. Make sure your goals are specific and time-bound

#59 Avoid taking sides in confrontations or arguments

#60 Expose yourself to sunlight at least 20 minutes a day

#61 Remove all clutter from your house

#62 Keep an indifferent attitude toward money. Don’t love it or hate it

#63 Prepare healthy meals in advance if you don’t have time to cook every meal

#64 Spend less time on social media

#65 Get yourself a pet

#66 Speak up when you see something wrong being done

#67 Only tell your problems to closest people to you

#68 Pick your mentors/ role models wisely. Most people will mislead you

#69 Do handwork every day

#70 Travel every now and then. Save travel-money if you can’t afford it

#71 Dreaming doesn’t cost anything. Dream big!

#72 Read a new book every month. Or reread the ones you like

#73 Avoid any distractions while eating. Focus on eating alone

#74 Avoid “staring” at the phone when in social gatherings

#75 Listen to every piece of advice. But you don’t have to follow it

#76 Don’t ask yourself “how will drinking alcohol stop me from reaching my dreams?” Ask yourself “how will alcohol help me reach my dreams?”

#77 Be physically strong. It’ll make life easier for you

#78 Don’t take or give bribes

#79 Keep growing but never “grow up”

#80 Always trust in your gut feeling

#81 It’s better to try and fail than to wonder “what if”. So do what you have to do, despite your fears

#82 Fight the desire for instant gratification

#83 Stop seeking approval from everyone

#84 Maintain good posture. Studies show that posture affects mood

#85 When angry and frustrated, do something, anything – cleaning the house, ironing clothes, walking and so on

#86 Focus on what’s good about a situation, even a bad one

#87 Try new things. Don’t always do what you’re used to

#88 Call your parents frequently

#89 Learn the habit of paying for things. Don’t desire free things

#90 Don’t take life too seriously – have fun

#91 Learn from others but remain yourself

#92 Watch less (no) TV and read more

#93 Cut your expenses. Stop buying unnecessary stuff

#94 Don’t follow crowds

#95 Smile when you meet people

#96 Only give out genuine complements

#97 Get at least 7-8 hours of sleep every night

#98 Time flies. Make the most of every minute

#99 Don’t be needy. Nobody likes needy people

#100 Never, ever give up on your dreams

Well, that’s it, my friend. I hope you found these tips helpful. Now, do me a favor – send this article to someone you think can benefit from it.

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