by Gail Solish

One can never predict what will happen in life. You can embrace life and live each day to the fullest or you can keep waiting for the right set of circumstances, which of course rarely comes. You may experience disappointments, frustrations or set backs, but some how you need to keep moving forward. It is not what happens but what you make of it that will dictate how you manage. Consider what qualities and strategies you need to develop in order to live your best life.

Here are my 5 rules for living your best life.

1. Take care of your self first.

Self care is mandatory. So often people put themselves last on their to-do list. It is necessary to make sure that your needs, both physical and emotional, are being met consistently. If you are tired, run down or eating poorly, it impacts your functioning both at work and in your personal life. Have you ever noticed that when you don’t have enough sleep you can become short tempered and impatient? How do you take care of your emotional needs? It is important to build in time to do things that you enjoy and connect with friends and family.

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By Alan Joel

“Nagflation: The incessant gloom-and-doom predictions from economic analysts who feel compelled to issue updates even if nothing has changed.” (from Buzzwhack)

Tired of the all the nagflation going on these days? Sick and tired of being sick and tired? Then stop it! Turn off the television, stop reading the news, and start creating some joy for yourself. Here are 3 simple ways you can do that.

1. Check Yourself: You Still Alive?
If you are not sure if you are still standing, living, and breathing, give yourself a good pinch. Ouch! Does that hurt? Good. It means you are still alive and breathing. That means you are ahead of all those people who are 6 feet under. That means you can still move, work, and do something with your life. Maybe it’s not what you were used to doing, but just remember this: a rut is only a few inches shallower than a grave. Any changes in your life, forced or not, may be just the kick the pants you need make a life change. What have you always wanted to do in your life that you have never had time to do? Do it now. Create some joy in your life. Now is your big chance!
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