Lessons in Making Your Life (and the Lives of People around You) Easier

Mind your manners, people.

I could leave it at that, but nope, here I go.

Stop SignWHAT TO STOP

  • Behaving as if you are the only one who matters in the world
  • Living in a virtual world and neglecting your “real” friends and family
  • Being late
  • Being dishonest
  • Pushing your agenda on others
  • Being unkind
  • Being selfish
  • Neglecting to invest in your community
  • Being a downer
  • And for goodness sake stop playing the victim card

These are just a few of my pet peeves at the moment. If you really want to make a difference in the world, begin with your little patch of earth and see if you can effect positive change in others – not through your words but through your actions.

So what can you do? (Glad you asked.)

WHAT TO START

  • Taking care of your needs (eat, rest and move), turning off the TV/computer/cell phone and connecting with the people around you
  • Valuing other people’s time as much as your own
  • Being truthful with everyone – especially yourself
  • Releasing the need to judge others – you do not know their path
  • Giving to others and giving to yourself generously; whether of your time or your resources, giving helps you connect with other people
  • Contributing and find a cause greater than yourself – someone or something that needs you more
  • Being more positive and, for goodness sake, whatever you’ve been through, you’re here now; that doesn’t make you a victim in my book – that makes you a survivor. Own it and you can change it.

1 Comment

  1. Duane Stjernholm on November 12, 2015 at 10:44 am

    This is an excellent list and perspective. It boils down to Love and respect for others.