10 TIPS TO A HAPPIER 2012

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For the past twenty years, I have shared one of my favorite guides, Life’s Little Instruction Book, as part of my New Year’s Eve celebration. The book is made up of tips and advice that help one lead a fuller, happier life. Some of my favorites include, “resist the temptation to buy a boat” and “compliment three people a day.” Traditionally, each person I am celebrating with adds a tip to the end of the book. One year, my brother-in-law added, “conserve water, shower with a friend.” Unfortunately, this year, I am out of town and left the book at home. I know I will miss nostalgically flipping through on New Year’s Eve and reading the entries added by family and friends. I decided to start a new list in hopes of others adding their favorites so I can reflect on them this New Year’s Eve. Here are my 10 tips to a happier 2012:
1. Enjoy the food you eat, worry less about getting fatter
2. Make an effort to stop cursing, for words do really matter
3. Volunteer once a month for a charity close to your heart
4. Have dinner as a family, once a week is a really good start
5. Speak of others as though they can hear the words that you say
6. When having a conversation with a friend, put your cell phone away
7. Decrease your usage of microwaves, it robs the vitamins from your food

8. Wake up every morning with the hope of putting someone in a good mood
9. Eliminate one hour a week of TV, internet or your favorite vice
10. Don’t buy water in bottles; to save the earth it’s a small price
In case you are wondering why the tips are in prose, my alter ego is “jill - the poem lady” and I tend to think in rhyme. Happy New Year and I look forward to reading your tips.

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