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40 Tips To Help You Live a Longer Healthier Life


A lot of people say life is short—but to me, life is really long! It's just that a lot of people are careless with it. So, here I have come up with 40 tips on how to enjoy the longevity and have a more prosperous and healthier YOU!

“I am not afraid of tomorrow, for I have seen yesterday and I love today.”
 — William Allen White, on his 70th birthday



Here we go in no particular order:

Enjoy yourself 
Stay young at heart 
Be honest and open 
Take care of your heart 
Be curious – learn something new 
Follow your instincts- they are always right for you. 
Watch your thoughts; they become your words, and your words become your actions Take time out for family and friends 
Exercise regularly 
Forgive others, but learn the lesson 
Make love often (adults only), if you are in a committed relationship. 
Find a true friend - and cherish him or her – True friends are better than pocket money. 
Stay hydrated 
Eat healthy 
Give and take 
Celebrate life!! It is your God-given right.
Early to bed, early to rise. 
Don’t mope – self-pity is your worst enemy 
Take nothing or no one for granted 
Try new things 
Challenge yourself! 
Count your blessings – they will multiply 
Do all things in moderation 
Indulge your senses 
Pamper yourself - you are worth it! 
Pray! Prayer changes things. 
Focus on Results 
Accept the things you can not change 
Be kind in every way 
Exude confidence! 
Always wear your best face – smile – it’s contagious! 
Say hello and goodbye 
Be sincere 
Keep it simple! 
Cut your losses and move on.
Hang around people who lift you up! 
Switch things up every once in a while 
Always remember kindness
Have respect for everyone you meet – respect breeds respect 
Exercise integrity

 “The tragedy of life is not that it ends so soon, but that we wait so long long to begin it.” – W.M. Lewis

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