Yesterday I wrote about living 2018 intentionally. What are some things that you could intentionally choose to do, maybe daily, maybe a few times a week, maybe a few times a month, the time frame and frequency isn't the end goal - thinking and living differently is the end goal. You start down a path, making baby steps along the way, and after a while, you find yourself heading in the right direction, having come further than you expected. Here's some ideas to think about for your own life and mindset change.
1. Make do with what you have - stop trying to keep up with the Joneses. Stop going into debt to
keep up with what advertisers tell you to buy.
2. Be content wanting less. Once you let go of the desire to own everything, life becomes simple.
You go to a museum but don't feel like you need to take it all home with you. It's the same way
with things. Someday you'll go into stores and think, "I don't really need ANY of this stuff."
3. Be more creative - plan free date nights, make your own gifts to give others, use what you have in
new ways to decorate, etc.
4. Take the stairs instead of the elevator or escalator - work in fitness without expensive membership
fees.
5. Schedule "me" time - no phone, no computer, just let it all go.
6. Don't text and drive. Seriously, if you're still doing this, STOP IT NOW. Don't think you're so
unique that you won't cause an accident. Every statistic thought the same thing. It can wait.
7. Cook more often. Even just one extra night a week saves a lot at the end of the month. The more
you cook at home, the more money you'll save.
8. Sign up for a class learning something you've been wanting to know more about for a long time.
9. Read more - whether it's self-help, marriage/family themed, financial, or fiction to escape.
10. Make eye contact with others throughout your day. Let them know you see them.
11. Eat a vegetarian once (or more) per week - like a Meatless Monday - it'll improve your health.
12. As you run out of cleaners or personal care items, replace them with healthier, more natural ones.
13. Plan time for your friends and family that you care most about. Stop saying you don't have time.
14. Add vegetables to more meals, even if it's just once a day, it'll add up in the long run.
15. Volunteer for something worthwhile - shelter, church, food bank, coaching, etc.
16. Give blood if possible. There's such a shortage. If you aren't phobic about needles, give.
17. Buy local. It keeps the money in your local economy and supports your neighborhood families.
18. Eat less prepackaged, processed foods. All those chemicals are killing you. Switch out for some
healthier options.
19. Listen a lot more than you speak. If you're a talker, you aren't listening, you're just waiting for
your turn to talk more.
20. Compliment people sincerely. Look for the good in people and let them know you noticed.
21. Walk instead of drive to close, nearby places - again, adding exercise that's natural.
22. Substitute water for other drinks to become healthier. Drop sodas and fruit juices.
23. Make your coffee/tea at home and save loads of cash at the end of the year.
24. Start a gratitude journal. Write down something you're thankful/grateful for every day.
25. Donate and declutter your space: home, office, garage, etc.
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