There is nothing with a little bit of chaos in your life.
“Three rules of work; out of clutter find simplicity; from discord find
harmony; in the middle of difficulty lies opportunity” unexpected challenges are
what make us stronger, so don’t avoid them. Keep in mind the following 50 tips
and you’ll be able to streamline your life and get back on track in this New
Year.
So come along as I espouse you to this 50 proven ways to get
your life in order in 2016!
1. Recycle old
papers that are filling the drawers in your house
If you are
anything like me, you have drawers overflowing with old receipts, junk mail,
records, and notes get rid of all of that. Invest in a paper shredder to
reduces clutter and maintain privacy.
2. Mentally
prepare yourself for change by visualizing your ideal self
Who do you
admire that most? How do you envision yourself in the future? Who do you want
to be? Visualize yourself to be the person.
3. Realize that
unexpected event can be a good thing
As Dalai Lama
once said “Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful
stroke of luck.”
4. Ask people you
admire how they got where they are today
I’ve always
admire my grandfather. Learning more about how he started up his business,
dealt with difficulty throughout his life, and maintained grace throughout it
all has helped me in my personal endeavours
5. Cut back on
alcohol, cigarettes and other vices.
These can be
crutches that cloud judgment. The money saved by not purchasing or cutting back
on this type of material can then be put into soothing rewarding such as a
vacation.
6. Remove element of negativity from
your life be they people or job you don’t want to do.
If you have
friends who are bringing you down, there is no need to keep hanging out with
them out of obligation. Cut your ties and cut your losses.
7. Start each day
with a clear to-do list along with your cup of morning coffee.
Knowing what
you need to do in the day ahead helps keep you in track.
8. Clean your house
from top to bottom and throw away anything outdated.
Not only
receipts, as mentioned above, but any old junk that should be donated to
charity or sold in a garage sale.
9. Institute a
clear filing system for your personal records.
Investing in a
simple filing cabinet and folders with labels is something you don’t need
personal secretary for and makes your life much easier when you are looking for
a specific item.
10. Do your
shopping for the week on the day it’s most convenient.
Make list,
budget, and get only what you need to save time and money
11. Take a career
test that will help you identify your strengths.
If you are
unhappy with your career but don’t even know where to begging in the process of
moving on, this can be a good way to identify strengths and new possibilities.
12.
Meet with professional counsellor if there are issues you need to discus.
Many people
are struggling with dead weight from the past or emotional baggage that is
holding them back. Deal with them and move on with professional assistance.
13. Go through
cabinets and throw out expired medications or food item.
The last time
I did this I found everything from 3-years-old, curry powder to 5 year-old
aspiring. Throw them out.
14. Make a clear
diet plan with an emphasis on whole grains, fruits and vegetables
A healthy diet
plan has a tremendous effect on your overall energy levels
15. Add vitamin
pills to your daily diet.
Vitamin
supplements can help reduce the possibility of osteoporosis, among other
disorders.
16. Work out a clear
exercise plan with an activity that you enjoy such as dancing or biking.
My girlfriend
loves dancing and I am a soccer enthusiast. As long as it’s active, it counts
17. Set
appointment you’ve be putting off.
It’s easy to
put off the doctor or dentist until we are sick, but preventive care is
extremely important in overall health levels.
18. Take up a
mental exercise.
Crossword
puzzles, Sudoku, or other word games along these lines are more than just a
good way to pass time. They have been shown in studies to help improve overall
mental capabilities.
19. Publish your
own book.
This is easier
than ever before with internet publishing. You can get your idea out there and
start making money.
20. Make a
reading list and join a book club.
Most people
state that they want to read more, but without an actual plan you may not make
the time to do this, joining a book club not only serves as a social activity
but also keeps you up to date with your own reading list.
21. Spend time
with yourself each day.
Spending quiet
time alone gives your mind an opportunity to renew itself and create order
22. Practise
breathing exercise or meditation.
Stress can
have overarching effect on our overall productivity levels. When stressed, I personally
forget to breathe at times. Take the time to take deep breaths and improve
oxygen flow to the brain.
23. Speak and act
with honesty.
Are you able
to stand by what you do and say? If not, it may be time to re-examine your own
words and learn to articulate your thoughts in an open, honest way. This helps
eliminate mistakes down the road.
24. Learn from
past mistakes.
Everybody
makes mistakes. Usually, we make a lot of them during our life time. As long as
they aren’t repeated too many times, and are looked at as a learning
experience, they can in fact be a good thing in the long run.
25. Volunteer to
help others in your community.
Helping others
is a rewarding way to get your life in order.
26. Take up new language
or hobby.
27. Read
inspirational biographies.
For new ideas,
find out how others got their lives in order.
28. Talk to
stranger.
Unplanned
conversation can be surprisingly.
29. Reconnect
with friends and relatives who live far away.
Call those people
you miss but keep putting off calling. With the internet and Skype at your
disposal, even an online chat can help to reconnect.
30. Change your
toothbrush.
It can be a
hotbed of bacteria.
31. Take more
naps.
Sleep is often
sadly underrated in its ability to boost energy, mood, and keep reactions time
sharp.
32. Drink at
least six cup of water per day.
Staying
hydrated helps keep energy levels up.
33. Organize your
photo collection.
Get both
digital files and physical printouts in albums. If you’re anything like my
family, your photographs could be sadly sitting tucked away in a shoebox in the
closet, taking up space.
34. Take an
interest in art in your community.
Visiting
galleries can help introduce you to the artist your community and help
stimulate thinking.
35. Join a
hobbyist club.
A family
friend decided to learn about building model airplanes and was so deeply into
it that he recently obtained his commercial pilot’s licenced. You never know
where a simple hobby can lead you to.
36. Keep calendar
with commitment.
Having a
visual reminder in front of you can be extremely helpful. We are all different
types of learner.
37. Don’t put off
difficult conversations.
Deal with
problem directly and immediately. This will result in a much lower level of anxiety
for all involved.
38. Make a list
of priorities and do what makes you happy.
If you have
lost touch with your own priorities lately. It can be beneficial to take the
time to sit and think about what actually makes you happy. Work towards
achieving this as much as possible.
39. Spend more
time outdoors.
Nature has an
ability to help soothe a troubled mind and clear your thoughts. Taking a walk
in the woods or climbing a mountain, at any level of difficulty, gives a sense
of pride and accomplishment
40. Attend
lectures.
These could be
science lectures or other type, but it helpful to keep up-to-date on what s
going on in the world and plan accordingly. Keeping the mind active helps you
in all aspects of your daily life.
41. Take the time
to stretch muscles.
Get a massage
to improve muscle tone and circulation, then use this new energy and apply it
to your work routine.
42. Make laughter
a priority.
Hang out with
some of your most entertaining friends for a good laugh, or simply sit back
with some favourite old comedies. Laughter counts as exercise and has been
shown to expand your life span.
43. Clear some
time each day to do nothing.
As a child, I
remember that we had a “free time” scheduled into our school activities every
day. This could be used for reading, drawing, or simply staring into space if
that’s what we felt like doing. What a novel idea, and one that keeps the brain
at ease.
44. Schedule much
needed vacation.
45. Learn new
tips for entertaining.
You don’t have
to be Martha Stewart to throw a great dinner party, and learning how to be a
host or hostess with minimal effort can give a big boost to your confidence
levels.
46. Throw out old
clothing that doesn’t fit.
Too many of us
are squeezing into outdated clothes that are doing us no favours. Look and feel
your best with clothes that are tailored to fit.
47. Live in the
present, not the past.
The past is
over move on and enjoy every moment as it occurs. Take stock of what needs to
be accomplished and move forward with this information.
48. Learn from
past mistake and move forward with your life.
Get your life
in order by looking forward, not back.
49. Get your car
checked up.
You go to the
doctor to have your body checked up. Don’t wait until it is too late to perform
maintenance on your car. I once got stuck on a road trip to Lagos (Nigeria) as
a result of this oversight, and it wasn’t pleasant
50. Budget for
possible home repairs.
Set aside some
money in the proverbial cookie jar to keep home maintenance within the realm of
possibility in this New Year.
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