After reading this article, I was inspired to create my own list of ideas. I chose efficiency because it has a large web of influence and could improve your life on a number of levels. Here are my 40 ideas (in no particular order of importance):
- · Buy less plastic
- · Go to the farmers market for groceries
- · Bike to run errands
- · Take the bus to work
- · Wait for deals on things to buy
- · Spend more on energy saving products
- · Turn the water off when I’m washing
- · Sleep when I'm tired
- · Listen to mentally stimulating podcasts at least three days a week
- · Exercise as much as is comfortable
- · Join a class that discusses effective communication
- · Read about creative thinking strategies
- · Meditate every day
- · Set achievable goals
- · Buy more versatile items of clothing
- · Drink a protein/fruit shake at least once a day
- · Take vitamins
- · Read at least one memoir/biography a year
- · Organize the closet
- · Organize the kitchen
- · Minimalize your life materialistically (reasonably)
- · Decorate your home with art that inspire you
- · Create art that inspires you
- · Do an brainstorm and meet you idea quota at least once a week
- · Watch shows/movies that are intellectually stimulating
- · Think about how all people are all essentially the same
- · Always try to think about how a difficult/challenging situation could be happening “for a reason” and believe in it
- · Breathe deeply at least three times a day for two minutes
- · Keep a journal
- · Complete tasks with the purpose in mind
- · Manage your checkbook
- · Save money for travel
- · Hire a maid
- · Be respectful to others when responding
- · Rest when you need to
- · Always smile when sharing eye contact with others
- · Drink lots of water
- · Plan before you make large purchases
- · Make to-do lists
- · Eat only when I'm hungry
I think it's a good start...
