Here follows a list of ten easy things you can do today to make your life a little better.  I tried to think of things that one can do without spending any money.  Most of these don’t require much time either.  I offer these as a free service to you in hopes you will spread the good word.  If you already do the first nine things, pay attention to number ten.

1.  Don’t Worry.

Whatever it is, it will pass.  Worrying won’t help anything.  In fact, spending your time obsessing over possible bad outcomes is not only counter-productive, but it places you in an impossible position of managing things of your own imagining which will likely never happen.  Do what you can do about the things you can change, hand off the rest.

2.  Take a Walk.

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Walking, even at a slow pace over a short distance, builds muscles and burns fat.  That means, it makes you physically healthy.  It also allows you the chance to clear your mind of most thoughts, which rejuvenates the brain.  That and the added benefit of more oxygen in the blood will make your later thinking clearer.

3.  Do Something for Someone Else.

Do it without being asked to first.  It can be a very small thing.  But, it will have big benefits for the other person and for you.  Remember, it really is better to give than to receive.  A small act of kindness, for anyone, builds and promotes good character and happiness.

4.  Turn off the TV.

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Television can be great entertainment.  It can even be informative at times.  Too often though, it ends up being an escape from reality – one you don’t really need.  Why waste time viewing someone else’s fake life, when you can live and improve yours.  This also goes for video games and computing (not blogging though).

5.  Slow Down.

My dad always said, “If you are in a hurry, you’ll waste time.”  His meaning was this: if you hurry about with things, inevitably you will mess up and have to spend more time correcting your mistakes.  Slow it all down.  In our modern, speed-of-light society, leave instantaneous processes to computers, faxes, and cellphones.  Take life in stride.

6.  Build Something.

Anything.  Start a blog, build a bird house, bake a pie.  Create something that takes a little time and ingenuity.  It’s important for humans to be creative, and whatever you create will give you a grand sense of accomplishment.  Go do it!

7.  Find a Reason to Compliment Someone.

It could be anything about anyone.  Tell a stranger they dress well (try not to seem like a stalker or weirdo).  Tell your daughter she did a good job at school.  Tell your boss you’re grateful for your job.  People like hearing compliments and giving them builds better relationships.  Think of this as the easiest way to implement No. 3, above.

8.  Read a Book.

Any book will do.  Maybe it’s a classic you’ve read before several times.  Try it again.  See if you can pick out anything new amidst the familiar.  A new book will open up new challenges and thoughts.  Reading knowledge is cumulative, the more you do the better you get at it.  Learn something new today.

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9.  Add an Outside Perspective You Already Value.

Think about any thing you’re doing and ponder how your favorite historical figure or celebrity might handle it.  What would Jesus or Thomas Jefferson or Frank Sinatra do?  Is their way different from yours?  Compare and contrast your methods of approach and see if you don’t want to change something.

10.  Make Your Own List.

If you already do the things I’ve mentioned, then compile a list of your own 10 Things and pass them along to others.  You’ll be glad you did.