THE LIFE IMPROVEMENT MANUALS
Mar 28, 2016
THE LIFE IMPROVEMENT MANUALS
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CLOSET ORGANIZATION
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Donate clothing still tagged by the end of the season
If you wear it, remove the tag
Tag hanger of clothing you’re considering donating
Donate 70s shirt, even if not tagged
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REWARD EXERCISE
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Or share with a loved one
Treat yourself
Put $1 inside every time you exercise
Buy a piggy bank
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SAVE THE HONEY BEES
Create honey bee habitats by planting rows of bushes close together
Plant flowers that bloom at different times so there’s always pollen
Plant honey bee-friendly and low-maintenance flowers like lavender
Don’t kill honey bees that land on you4
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DRINK MORE WATER
09:00AM
09:00AM
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Eat water rich foods, such as fruits like watermelon
Buy a reusable water bottle and see how many times you can refill it per day
Wear a watch that beeps every hour to remind you to drink water
Drink sparkling water instead of soda at social events4
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TRY NEW THINGS
Get a cool, new haircut
Volunteer at a local charity
Do salsa video tutorials
Make IKEA Swedish meatballs for your friends 4
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BUILD CONFIDENCE
Spend one 24-hour period without unnecessarily saying, "I'm sorry."
Change all your passwords to positive self-affirmations
Make it a rule to say hi to at least one new person every day
Join a local toastmasters group4
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Y O UR O C K
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ECO-FRIENDLY LIGHTING
Invest in solar powered lamps
Don’t trash old light bulbs—recycle them at IKEA
Buy energy-efficient compact florescent bulbs
Keep light fixtures clean to gain the most illumination (warning: may lower success rate of stealing cookies)
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RECYCLING CENTER
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DESIGN FOR WEIGHT LOSS
Add mirrors around your house so you see your image frequently
Incorporate the color blue (an appetite suppressant) into your kitchen decor
Replace candy dishes with bowls of fresh fruit
Buy a coffee table with wheels so you can easily make space for exercising4
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GET A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP
Listen to white noise or relaxation CDs
Stick to a consistent bedtime
Stay away from big meals at night
Find a mattress that satisfies your sleep needs4
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NEVER STOP LEARNING
Organize a local sightseeing trip with your friends
Ask questions, even if you're embarrassed you don't know the answer
Get comfy on your couch with a documentary
Keep current by reading popular blogs4
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