If you wear glasses or contacts and are a candidate for LASIK (or similar eye surgery)–and can afford it(!)–you should know that having it done, and being able to see, is mind blowing. So worth it not to worry about (or have to deal with) losing or destroying a contact lens, or breaking or losing your glasses ever again. Just think of all of the room you will save in your carry-on liquids quart-sized bag not having to bring contact lens solution when you travel! Mind. Blowing. (In a good way.)
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#52 – have empathy
Be empathetic and compassionate to others. Even when it is hard, it is often helpful to put yourself in someone else’s shoes to better understand where he/she is coming from. Everyone’s path through life is unique.
#50 – be spontaneous
Even if it’s a weeknight and you are tired. Or it’s the weekend and you are tired. Tired is not an excuse not to go out. Work the next day is not an excuse not to go out. If your friend invites you out, or if your significant other proposes an idea for fun, say yes. Be spontaneous, and in retrospect you will be so happy you did.
#49 – take a bubble bath
Indulge in a hot, sudsy, bubble bath. Lean back. Relax. Listen to music or a podcast. Read a book. Wrap up in a big towel or bathrobe when you get out.
#48 – use a crockpot
Crockpots can be used to make anything from stew to curry, pulled pork to apple crisp. Everyone should have a crockpot in their kitchen.
#47 – pay off your debt
Your debt is an emergency. Pay off your debt as quickly as you can. Don’t go back into debt once it is paid off. It will reduce your stress and increase your happiness!
#45 – be sexy
Own something you can wear that will make you feel sexy. It could be a nice suit, dress, underwear, shoes–anything! Everyone needs to have something they can dress up in (if only every once in a while!) and feel especially attractive.
#42 – spend time alone
Everyone needs a little alone time. Whether you just steal a few minutes alone after a shower, or you have the luxury to take a solo vacation, cherish your time to be with yourself.
#40 – invest in index funds
Invest in index funds with the lowest fees you can find. Seriously. The biggest thing that will eat up your investment or retirement income is fees. Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Admiral Shares (VTSAX) has fees that are only around 0.05% per year (very good!). Most mutual funds have fees in the 1-2% range (very bad!). Trust me. Your future self with thank you.
#39 – hammock
Get yourself a hammock. Set it up in your backyard. Set it up on your front porch. Set it up in the woods. Set it up at the park. Set it up by the river. Bring a book. Bring a radio. Take a nap. Enjoy your time in the hammock.
be a nicer you 