90+ Simple Steps to a Smoother Life

This list offers a diverse set of suggestions for improving your daily life. Here are some key points categorized for easy application:

Morning Routine and Organization:

• Waking up earlier (1), preparing the night before (2), and avoiding tight-fitting clothes (3) can enhance your mornings.
• Planning appointments (5), writing down tasks (6), and setting reminders (not listed) can improve organization.

Proactive Maintenance and Efficiency:

• Regularly checking and maintaining your belongings (7) and having backups (14) can prevent unexpected hiccups.
• Delegating tasks you dislike (17) and breaking down large ones (18) can boost efficiency.

Positive Outlook and Self-Care:

• Surrounding yourself with positive people (11) and focusing on solutions (19, 20) fosters a positive outlook.
• Making time for leisure (31, 32, 49), practicing gratitude (27, 30), and prioritizing sleep (40) are essential for self-care.

Building Strength and Resilience:

• Setting realistic goals (39) and believing in yourself (34) contribute to personal strength.
• Having a support system (48) and accepting your limitations (76) can build resilience.

Living in the Moment and Spreading Joy:

• Taking initiative (56), appreciating small things (52, 53), and practicing kindness (28, 29) bring joy to your life and others.
• Maintaining mindfulness (44, 45) and embracing the present moment (30) allow you to fully experience life.

1. Get up 15 minutes earlier.
2. Prepare for the morning the night before.
3. Avoid tight-fitting clothes.
4. Avoid relying on chemical aids.
5. Set appointments ahead.
6. Don’t rely on your memory; write it down.
7. Practice preventive maintenance.
8. Make duplicate keys.
9. Say “no” more often.
10. Set priorities in your life.
11. Avoid negative people.
12. Use time wisely.
13. Simplify meal times.
14. Always make copies of important papers.
15. Anticipate your needs.
16. Repair anything that doesn’t work properly.
17. Ask for help with the jobs you dislike.
18. Break large tasks into bite-sized portions.
19. Look at problems as challenges.
20. Look at challenges differently.
21. Unclutter your life.
22. Smile
23. Be prepared for rain.
24. Tickle a baby
25. Pet a friendly dog or cat.
26. I don’t know all the answers.
27. Look for a silver lining.
28. Say something nice to someone.
29. Teach a kid to fly a kite.
30. Walk in the rain
31. Schedule play time every day.
32. Take a bubble bath.
33. Be aware of the decisions you make.
34. Believe in yourself.
35. Stop saying negative things to yourself.
36. Visualize yourself winning
37. Develop your sense of humor.
38. Stop thinking tomorrow will be better than today.
39. Have goals for yourself.
40. Get enough sleep.
41. Say “hello” to a stranger.
42. Ask a friend for a hug.
43. Look up at the stars.
44. Practice breathing slowly.
45. Practice a monster smile.
46. Keep a journal.
47. Quit trying to fix other people.
48. Have a support network of people, places, and things.
49. Read a story curled up in bed.
50. Do a brand new thing.
51. Stop a bad habit
52. Buy yourself a flower.
53. Take time to small the flowers.
54. Find support from others.
55. Ask someone to be your “vent-partner.”
56. Do it today
57. Work at being cheerful and optimistic.
58. Put safety first.
59. Do everything in moderation.
60. Pay attention to your appearance.
61. Strive for excellence, not perfection.
62. Stretch your limits a little each day.
63. Look at a work of art.
64. Talk less and listen more.
65. Maintain your weight
66. Plant a tree.
67. Feed the birds
68. Practice grace under pressure.
69. Stand up and stretch
70. Always have a plan “B.”
71. Learn a new doodle.
72. Memorize a joke
73. Be responsible for your feelings.
74. Learn to meet your own needs.
75. Become a better listener.
76. Know your limitations and let others know them, too.
77. Tell someone to have a good day in Latin
78. Throw a paper airplane.
79. Exercise every day.
80. Freely praise other people.
81. Get to work early.
82. Clean out one closet.
83. Play patty cake with a toddler.
84. Go on a picnic.
85. Take a different route to work.
86. Leave work early (with permission)
87. Put an air freshener in your car.
88. Eat popcorn.
89. Write a note to a faraway friend.
90. Go to a ball game and scream
91. Cook a meal and eat it by candlelight.
92. Recognize the importance of unconditional love.
93. Remember that stress is an attitude.
94. Remember God several times a day.
95. Remember, you always have options.

Remember, this list provides various options, and not every suggestion will apply to everyone. Choose the ones that resonate with you and gradually incorporate them into your routine for a more fulfilling and organized life.

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