As I sat in the bath, thinking about how fleeting life is, trying to concentrate on the book I haven’t really been enjoying, my mind wandered and landed on a few things that make perfect sense. In fact, they’re so simple that it’s a bit crazy to not do them, starting right now!

1. Spend more time doing the things that make you happy.
2. Spend less time doing the things that don’t.
3. Take more photos and share them with people who care.
4. Don’t spend your life scrolling, searching for inspiration.
5. When you spend time doing things that make you happy, you become someone’s inspiration.
6. Be patient with other people.
7. Forgive others quickly and move on.
8. We all make mistakes, sometimes they’re big.
9. Words are powerful. Use them to lift other people up.
10. Don’t waste time on people who want to bring you down.
11. Read books that you love.
12. Getting drunk isn’t worth the hangover.
13. Talk about how you’re really feeling – with friends, family, or a professional.
14. Make plans you can look forward to, and stick to them.
15. Learn how to apologize and really mean it.
16. Greet your neighbours when you see them.
17. If you hate your job, apply for something else.
18. A quick compliment can change someone’s day. “That colour looks great on you” or “Wow! Your hat really brings the outfit together”.
19. Get your eyes tested every year, and don’t spend too much on eyeglasses.
20. If you make someone uncomfortable, you’re the problem, not them. Apologize and fix it.
21. Wear sunscreen.
22. Take more chances. You’ll never know if you don’t take the first step.
23. A year spent learning that something wasn’t right for you, wasn’t a waste.
24. Your first instinct is often right.
25. Fill your home with love first.
26. Don’t define others by what you see when you look at them.
27. Celebrate the wins, no matter how small. It might be huge to someone.
28. You can’t please everyone, so quit trying.
29. Don’t work for free.
30. You don’t always get what you want.
31. If you’re going to spend money, spend it on things that bring you joy. Not what someone else says you should buy.
32. It’s not all about you. Other people have other plans and priorities. Sometimes the only person who can put you first is you.

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