40 MUST DO's

Life Begins at 40 (so I’ve heard)…so here’s my 40 MUST DO's

In our information rich world and pace of life, it’s easy to forget to take the time on some important and sometimes basic things that fuel us with energy…so here’s my top 40 must do's to focus on. Another thing on your to do list you might be thinking…I challenge you do at least 3 TODAY…what have you got to lose?

My 40 MUST DOs

1.    SMILE at everyone today and watch them smile back 😀

2.    Hydrate myself daily, drink at least two litres water 

3.    Make a happy playlist of my favourite songs

4.    Sing out loud and/or dance to at least one of them

5.    Give someone I love a “squeezy cuddle”

6.    Write down 3 things I’m grateful for right now, practice this daily

7.    Write down my #1 goal for the next 3 months

8.    Read at least 1 chapter of a book

9.    Go somewhere peaceful and focus on deep breathing for 5 mins using 4,4,8 (in for 4 secs, hold for 4 secs, out for 8 secs)

10.  Take some time to think about my “Not To Do List”, what things I can automate, delegate or eliminate

11.  Say at least one kind thing about myself to myself, repeat it saying it louder

12.  MOVE for at least 20mins, walk, run, exercise, anything to get me moving

13.  Take a mindful moment with nature

14.  Go on a date night

15.  Digital detox for at least ½ day

16.  Send at least 5 thank you texts or emails

17.  Take the time to sit down and really enjoy a meal 

18.  Get some vitamin D – go outside and soak up the sunshine

19.  Believe in yourself a little more

20.  Celebrate a recent achievement

21.  Call a family member that I’ve not spoken to in a while

22.  Pick a new habit and do it, something I’ve been meaning to do (a micro action will make a habit)

23.  Declutter an area of mine either at work or home for 30mins

24.  Fill unwanted quality items in a charity bag and donate

25.  Do a task I’ve been putting off for a while

26.  Download my photos and videos from my phone

27.  Do one kind act of service for someone I love

28.  Prep one thing for tomorrow

29.  Eat my favourite food

30.  Talk to myself…what one helpful thing could I do with hearing

31.  Do something I absolutely love doing

32.  Schedule ME time in my diary today

33.  Have an early night

34.  Reach out to someone who can help me with something

35.  Do something fun with my family and/or friends

36.  Treat myself to a rest and relaxation activity, massage, facial or something similar 

37.  Imagine it’s one year from now and I’ve had the best year, what does it look like, what has to have happened? Capture it, feel it, make it happen.

38.  Book my next annual leave / holiday

39.  Listen to something or someone that will inspire me

40. Write down 3 things I’ve learnt about myself whilst reading this

Keep this handy and keep ticking them off the list and see how it makes you feel. 😊

THANK YOU for taking the time to read! 👍🏽

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