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How to live a Happy Life
 
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This list, whose author is unknown, was given to me by one of the staff members in medical records where I completed my residency training. Although still dealing with the death of her mother, she was able to pass on this information to me, passing on good tips and a "reality check" to me, during some of the down days of my residency. I, in turn, shared this list with the residents that I was working with, later with office staff members and now on this website.
 

How to live a Happy and Rewarding Life
Watch Butterflies or Birds.
Be grateful for good health.
Don't interrupt.
Take a nap on Sunday afternoon.
Never deprive someone of hope.
Be thankful for every meal.
Never be afraid to say, "I'm Sorry."
Improve your performance by improving your attitude.
Wave at children on the school bus.
Leave everything a little better than when you found it.
Leave the toilet seat in the down position.
Take time to smell the roses.
Don't tailgate.
Keep it simple.
Enjoy good company.
Keep your promises.
Listen to your children.
Be kinder than necessary.
Wear outrageous underwear on a job interview, or to work!
Take good care of those you love.
Make it a habit to do nice things for people who never find out.
Judge your success by the degree that you enjoy peace and good health.
Be a good loser.
Be a better winner.
Be romantic.
Live so that when your children think of fairness, caring and integrity, they think of you.
Enjoy real maple syrup.
Never refuse homemade brownies.
Remember other people's birthdays.
Sing in the shower.
Resist gossip.
Don't nag.
Don't expect that money will bring you happiness.
Say "THANK YOU" a lot.
Take care of your reputation; it is your most valuable asset.
Take your dog to obedience school.
Slow dance.
Don't rain on other people's parade.
Don't postpone joy.
Whistle.
Call your mother.
Do more than what is expected of you.
Be someone's hero.
Count your blessings...daily.
Enjoy a sunrise, sunset.
Author Unknown
 
 
Last updated January 19, 1998
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