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147 Tips to a Happier and Healthier Life

From time to time, I enjoy sharing lists of tips that can help you better organize your life, beat procrastination and get tasks done faster, so you can spend time doing the things that really matter.

If you've been struggling to achieve those goals, you'll want to review this comprehensive "cheat sheet" of 147 tiny tips to help you live better, greener, healthier and happier from the Frugalist Web site.

And to make this list even simpler, it's smartly divided into seven distinct categories, ranging from job tips to romance to health and diet issues.

If you haven't already encountered "Getting Things Done" by David Allen, I encourage you to review my write up of it four years ago. My enthusiasm for it over time has only increased. I have progressed to the point where I am a black belt in his system and attribute much of my high productivity to applying his principles.

If you are already familiar with "Getting Things Done," there are two resources that might be helpful for you, one is The Ultimate Getting Things Done Index and the other is Massive Getting Things Done Resource List. Both of these will help you to take "Getting Things Done" to the next level.

Getting back to the original link, though, I agree with all of these tips except for one (#133), which is about cutting down on meat; it's not specific enough. Taking nutritional typing into account, some people (carb types) need very little meat, while protein types may actually do worse by cutting down on it.

What protein types can do is to eat their meat raw making certain, of course, that it is from a high-quality source. By doing this, you will likely be able to reduce your meat intake by 50 percent and obtain the same amount of nutritional value, as much of the protein is not properly utilized when you heat it.

Frugalist May 10, 2007


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Posted On May 15, 2007
Great List in this article!  I call many common sense, and hope all of you do also or learn to!

 
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Posted On May 15, 2007
"Uncommon sense" might be a better phrase...............

 
 
 
Posted On May 31, 2007
Loved the list, lost of helpful tips that can be incorporated into the lifestyle.

A few comments I'd like to add:
Sun Dry your Laundry:  in the winter, hang it on racks in the house to double as a humidifier!  We did this in the 9 month Maine winters too!  I would just do laundry before bed.  It was dry int he morning and could be put out of the way. Also, laundry hung dry is a better time management tool.  Take it down and put it away before it has to sit and need ironing.  If you didn't get to the dryer as soon as it went off - no big deal.  We actually designed our laundry rooms (remodels) to have room to hang the laundry in them.

Maintain your Car!  My husband the auto tech can't agree more.  You can increase mileage and the life of the car.  You save time at the repair shop or dealer, having to work around disabled cars, etc.  His favorite customers are the ones who he just sees for regular oil and fluid changes.  They are always happier and less stressed, even if he doesn't get a big engine job from them.  And listen to your mechanic's suggestion for timeliness.  Trust me, they don't want you inconvenienced by unnecessary repairs.  It is easier to change fluids and filters for them too.

Keep Separate Accounts:  We do this with one account actually.  Using Quicken, I create what is called a "Blind Savings."  I put money I want to save in that account so it isn't in the balance of my regular account.  I just work off the balance I see, not the balance I have.  It's a great tool, and saves me having to keep track of two accounts.

Never Stop Learning:  That's why I spend way too much time at Mercola.  And now that I've joined Vital Votes and want to share . . . well I really need to get back to work!

 
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Posted On May 15, 2007
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Posted On May 16, 2007
Lazy, no.  Efficient, yes!


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Posted On May 16, 2007
Lazy, no.  Efficient, yes!

 
 
 
Posted On May 16, 2007
To be happy,,, don't envy or judge others.

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Posted On May 16, 2007
I noticed Dr Mercola mentions eating meat raw....for great information on organic grass fed meats and their benefits...click here.

I never craved meat until I began to eat organic grass fed beef....now I can't  wait to have my steak, and eat it too:)

Dr Dave

 
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