2010 Handbook

I found this little gem in my in-box at work the other morning. At first I thought it was some new HR policy. I was pleasantly surprised when I started reading.

Typically, I like my own original (albeit misguided) content; however, I like this one so I'm posting.

I don't see a copyright on it anywhere and I'm not sure what source I should be crediting? Suffice to say, I didn't come up with this (it's not nearly smarmy enough) and if anyone knows the original source, please advise and I'll give credit where credit is due.

Health:
1. Drink plenty of water
2. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, dinner like a beggar
3. Eat more plants and eat fewer foods that are manufactured in plants
4. Live with the 3 Es- Energy, Enthusiasm, and Empathy
5. Make time to pray.
6. Play more games
7. Read more books than you did in 2009
8. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes a day
9. Sleep for 7 hours
10. Take a 10-30 minute walk daily. While you walk, smile

Personality:
11. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about
12. Don't have negative thoughts for things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment
13. Don't over do. Know your limits
14. Don't take yourself so seriously that no one else does
15. Don't waste your energy or time on gossip
16. Dream more while you're awake
17. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need
18. Forget issues of the past. It could affect your current happiness
19. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone
20. Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present
21. No one is in charge of your happiness except you
22. Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum
23. Smile and laugh more
24. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree

Society:
25. Call your family and friends often
26. Each day give something good to others
27. Forgive everyone for everything
28. Spend time with people over the age of 70 and under the age of 6
29. Try to make at least three people smile each day
30. What other people think of you is none of your business
31. You job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends and family will. Stay in touch.

Life:
32. Do the right thing, at the right time, for the right reasons.
33. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
34. God heals everything
35. However good or bad a situation is, it will change
36. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up
37. The best is yet to come
38. When you awake every morning and before you sleep each night, offer your thanks