Bridge-ing to New Heights

BONUS - MUST READ "*."* 12 POWERFUL QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF FOR A HAPPY LIFE... 1. What are the top three things you cherish in your life? 2. What is the one job/cause/activity that could get you out of bed happily for the rest of your life? Are you doing it now? 3. What are the things you deeply value? 4. Which worries you more doing things right or doing the right things? 5. Have you been the kind of friend you’d want as one? 6. Does any of the things that used to upset you a few years ago matter at all today? What’s changed? 7. What are you most grateful for? 8. Are you building the foundation you need to become the person you want to be? 9. Are you learning the things you need to learn? 10. When was the last time you were genuinely happy? 11. What one piece of advice would you offer a young adult? 12. If tomorrow was your last day, would you have any regrets? "*."* 32 SIMPLE HABITS FOR POSITIVE LIVING 1. Set your priorities straight. 2. Stay connected with caring and understanding people both in person and online. 3. Get out into the sunshine, at least 15 minutes per day. 4. Achieve work-life balance. 5. Teach someone something you know. 6. Every day, read something that inspires you. 7. Find three hobbies you love: One to make you happy, one to keep you healthy, and one to be more creative. 8. Always look on the bright side of life. There is always something to hope for. 9. Laugh when you can. Cry if you must. Find positive outlets for negative emotions. 10. Develop new essential life skills that can allow you to more effectively manage life’s uncertainty and challenges. 11. Avoid worrying and don't overthink. 12. Adopt an attitude of gratitude. 13. Exercise. Eat and drink sensibly. Get enough sleep. Find time for self-care. 14. Forgive. 15. Keep on learning. 16. Give genuine compliments. 17. Listen to constructive feedback. 18. Stay optimistic and open minded. 19. Make time to nurture the people you love. 20. Learn from the elders and others. 21. Allow yourself to relax when overwhelmed. 22. Work hard. Strive for excellence but not perfection. 23. Let go of things you can’t change. 24. Don’t let your ego lead your emotions, and don’t let your emotions overpower your intelligence. 25. Communicate your feelings with your loved ones. 26. Become more aware of what is really worth your energy. 27. Read inspiring quotes, uplifting stories, or self help books, and then practice what you learned. 28. Share your blessings with others. 29. Stay present. 30. Encourage and motivate someone else. 31. Don’t procrastinate. 32. Create quality family times. "*."* 18 HABITS OF HAPPY PEOPLE 1. They slow down to appreciate life’s little pleasures. 2. They know how to refocus. 3. They don’t tie their happiness to external events. 4. They nurture their most important relationships. 5. They treat everyone with respect and kindness. 6. They don't hold on to grudges. 7. They are generous. 8. They're optimistic. 9. They view problems as challenges. 10. They develop healthy ways to cope with difficult situations and emotions. 11. They don't sweat the small stuff. 12. They exercise regularly. And eat and drink sensibly. 13. They spend more time in nature. 14. They ask for help. 15. They express gratitude. 16. They spend money on experiences, not material things. 17. They surround themselves with the right people. 18. They engage in deep, meaningful conversations.