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A LW A Y S E X E R C I S E
O N M O N D A Y S
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D O N T L I N K E X E R C I S E
T O W E I G H T L O S S
Exercise for sanity
not vanity.
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G I V E Y O U R S E L F
C R E D I T F O R
T H E S M A L L E S T
E F F O R T
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T H I N K A B O U T C O N T E X T
Do you hate the loud
music in your gym?
Re-think your
choices.
6E X E R C I S E F R E Q U E N T L Y
If you think youre staying in shape
by playing pick-up basketball, you
should be playing four or five
times a week.
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If you dont have timeboth to exercise and take
a shower, find exercise
where you dont need to
shower afterward.
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Spend money to makeexercising more pleasant.
Exercise is a high life priority,
so this is the place to splurge
a bit if that helps.
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N E V E R
S K I P E X E R C I S I NG
F O R T W O D A Y S
I N A R O W
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R E M E M B E R :belonging to a gym doesnt
mean you go to the gym, and just
because you were in shape in
college doesnt mean youre
in shape now.
Nine tips to stick to aschedule of regular exercise . . .
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G E T E N O U G H
S L E E P
Y O U R S E L F
Seven tips for being amore light-hearted parent . . .
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S I N G I N T H E M O R N I N G
Its hard both to
sing and to maintain a
grouchy mood.
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L A U G H !
At least once a day,
make each child helpless
with laughter.
7R E M E M B E R :
The age of Cheerios andthe Tooth Fairy is fleeting.
The days are long, but
the years are short.
6R E P E T IT I O N W O R KS . . .
with kids, so use the school mantras:
Sit square in your chair;
You get what you get, and you
dont get upset.
4Most messages to kids are
negative: stop, dont, no.
Try to say yes. Yes, well
go as soon as youvefinished eating.5
S A Y N O O N LY W H E N I T
R E A L L Y M A T T E R S
Wear a bright red shirt with bright
orange shorts? Sure. Put water in
the toy tea set? Okay.
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W I T H O U T W O R D S
Leave a note, put an
empty container on
the counter.
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H A V E C L E A R A S S I G N M E N T S
I always call repairmen;
my husband always empties
the Diaper Genie.
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Every once
in a while, do your
sweethearts task,
for a treat
6D O I T Y O U R S E L F
I used to be annoyed with my
husband because we never had anycash. Then I realized: why did
I get to assign that job?
Now I do it.
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Settle for a partial victory.Maybe your partner wont
put dishes in the dishwasher,
but getting them into the
sink is an improvement.
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N O C A R P I N G F R O M
T H E S I D E L I N E S
If your sweetheart made the
travel arrangements, dont
criticize the flight time.
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M O N E Y M I G H T B U Y S O M E H A P P I N E S S
Could you hire a teenager to mow
the lawn? Eliminating conflict is a
high happiness priority; spend
money if it can help.
Nine tips for getting your sweetheartto do choreswithout nagging . . .
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2L I M I T Y O U R S E L F T O O N E W O R D
Instead of barking out, Ive told
you a dozen times, stop off at the
grocery store, we need milk!
Say,Milk!
3D O N T I N S I S T T H A T A T A S K B E
D O N E O N YOUR S C H E D U L E
Youve got to trim those hedges
today! Why? Try, Will you be
able to trim the hedges before
our party next week?
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1T H E I K N O W Y O U R N A M E ,
B U T I M B L O C K E D D O D G E :
I keep wanting to call
you David, but I know
thats not right.
5T H E S U R E , I
R E M E M B E R Y O U D O D G E :
Remind mewhats your last name?
If you ask a person for his last
name, hes likely to repeat both
names. Doe, John Doe.
6T H E O N E - S I D E D
I N T R O D U C T I O N D O D G E :
Let me introduce you to Pat," you say
to Nameless One. You introduce the
two and say Pat's name.Usually,
Nameless One will volunteer
a name.
7Remember that people might
not rememberyourname. Err on the
side of re-introducing yourself.
And dont be offended if someone
forgets your name!
Seven tips for coping with the fact thatyou dont remember a persons name . . .
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2T H E O F C O U R S E I K N O W
Y O U I N FA C T, I WA N T A L L Y O U R
I N F O R M A T I O N D O D G E :
Hey,Id love to get your card.
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T H E T I P O F M Y T O N G U E
D O D G E :
I know I know
your name, but Im blanking
right now.4
T H E Y O U R E B R I L L I A NT ! D O D G E :
Wow, you have a terrific
memory. I cant believe you
remember my name from that
meeting six months ago.
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C L E A N U P !
Why is this so effective?
Unclear
but it is.
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G O O U T S I D E I N T O T H E S U N L I G H T
Light deprivation is one reason
that people feel tired. For an extra
boost, get your sunlight first
thing in the morning. 3
A C T W I T H E N E R GY
Trick yourself into feeling
energetic by moving
more energetically.4
L I S T E N T O Y O U R F A V O R I T E
U P B E A T S O N G
Hearing stimulating
music givesan instant lift.5
TACKLE AN ITEM ON YOUR TO-DO LIST
Unfinished tasks weigh
us down. Force yourself to
complete some
nagging chore.7
D R I N K S O M E C O F F E E !
Coffee gets a bad rap, but factis, it boosts alertness, energy, and
ability to focus. (Plus its a great
source of antioxidants and
dietary fiber.)
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G O F O R A B R I S K W A L K
Even a ten-minute walk
is enough to supply a feeling
of energy and
decreased tension.
Seven tips for getting an energyboost in the next 10 minutes . . .
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U P G R A D E Y O U R E X E R C I S E
One of the best ways to boost your
mood is to exercise. If buying a new
iPod will get you off the couch,
thats a good investment.
Seven tips for how moneycan buy you happiness . . .
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E N D M A R I T A L C O N F L I C T
Throw some money at the
problem. Can you hire a
teenager to clean out
the garage?
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S T R E N G T H E N S O C I A L B O N D S
Studies show that having close
relationships is one of the most
important elements of a happy life.
Visit your brother, throw a
Superbowl party.
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T H I N K A B O U T F U N
For happiness, youre better off
using your money to have a
great experience than to
gain a possession.5S E R E N I T Y A N D S E C U R I T Y
Use money to pay
down your debts or to add
to your savings.7
S P E N D M O N E Y O N S O M E O N E E L S E
Spend money in a way that
would make a big difference to
someone elsewhether someone
you know, or a cause
you support.
6P A Y M O R E F O R H E A L T H Y F O O D
Healthy food costs more
than fast food, but eating
healthfully pays off in
the long run.
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H O L D Y O U R S E L F A C C O U N T A B L E
Tell people about your
resolution, join or form a
like-minded group, score
yourself on a chart.
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T H I N K B I G !
Maybe you need a big
change, a big adventure
a trip, a break-up,
a new job.
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T H I N K S M A L L !
Dont assume that only radical
change can make a difference.
Cleaning your fridge can give
you a real boost.
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K E E P Y O U R R E S O L U T I O NE V E R Y D A Y
Weirdly, its often easier to do some-
thing every day (exercise, post to a
blog, deal with the mail) than
every few days.
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D O N T L E T T H E P E R F E C T B ET H E E N E M Y O F T H E G O O D
Instead of training for the marathon,
aim for a daily 20-minute walk.
Instead of cleaning the base-
ment, tackle one closet.
2R E V I E W Y O U R R E S O L U T I O N
C O N S T A N T L Y
If your resolution is
buzzing through your head,
its easier to stick to it.
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C O N S I D E R D R O P P I N GA R E S O L U T I O N
if you keep breaking it. Dont
let an unfulfilled resolution to lose
twenty pounds or to give up
TV block you.
Nine tips for keepingyour resolutions . . .
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1W R I T E I T D O W N
. . . and be specific.
Not make more friends but start
a movie group, remember
birthdays, say hello,make plans.
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B R E A K Y O U R
M A I N R E S O L U T I O N
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I N T O M A N A G E A B L E
T A S K S
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H A V E A F R I E N D L Y , O P E N ,
E N G A G E D D E M E A N O R
Lean toward people, nod, say
Uh-huh, turn your body to face
the other persons body.
6R A D I A T E E N E R G Y A N D
G O O D H U M O R
Because of the phenomenon of
emotional contagion, people catch
the emotions of other people.7S H O W Y O U R L I K I N G
F O R A N O T H E R P E R S O NWere much more apt to like
someone if we think that
person likes us.
Seven tips for makingsomeone like you . . .
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B E E A S I L Y I M P R E S S E D ,
E N T E R T A I N E D , A N D I N T E R E S T E D
Most people get more pleasure
from wowing you than from
being wowed by you.
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S M I L E !
The amount of time you smile
during a conversation has a direct
impact on how friendly youre
perceived to be.
5L A U G H A T Y O U R S E L F
Showing vulnerability and
a sense of humor makes
you more likable and
approachable.
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R E M E M B E R T R A I T T R A N S F E R
Because of trait transfer, whatever
you say about other people (hes
obnoxious, shes brilliant) shapesthe way people see you.