THE LIFE IMPROVEMENT MANUALS

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CLOSET ORGANIZATION

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Donate clothing still tagged by the end of the season

If you wear it, remove the tag

Tag hanger of clothing you’re considering donating

Donate 70s shirt, even if not tagged

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REWARD EXERCISE

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Or share with a loved one

Treat yourself

Put $1 inside every time you exercise

Buy a piggy bank

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SAVE THE HONEY BEES

Create honey bee habitats by planting rows of bushes close together

Plant flowers that bloom at different times so there’s always pollen

Plant honey bee-friendly and low-maintenance flowers like lavender

Don’t kill honey bees that land on you4

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DRINK MORE WATER

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09:00AM

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Eat water rich foods, such as fruits like watermelon

Buy a reusable water bottle and see how many times you can refill it per day

Wear a watch that beeps every hour to remind you to drink water

Drink sparkling water instead of soda at social events4

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TRY NEW THINGS

Get a cool, new haircut

Volunteer at a local charity

Do salsa video tutorials

Make IKEA Swedish meatballs for your friends 4

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BUILD CONFIDENCE

Spend one 24-hour period without unnecessarily saying, "I'm sorry."

Change all your passwords to positive self-affirmations

Make it a rule to say hi to at least one new person every day

Join a local toastmasters group4

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Y O UR O C K

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ECO-FRIENDLY LIGHTING

Invest in solar powered lamps

Don’t trash old light bulbs—recycle them at IKEA

Buy energy-efficient compact florescent bulbs

Keep light fixtures clean to gain the most illumination (warning: may lower success rate of stealing cookies)

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RECYCLING CENTER

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DESIGN FOR WEIGHT LOSS

Add mirrors around your house so you see your image frequently

Incorporate the color blue (an appetite suppressant) into your kitchen decor

Replace candy dishes with bowls of fresh fruit

Buy a coffee table with wheels so you can easily make space for exercising4

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GET A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP

Listen to white noise or relaxation CDs

Stick to a consistent bedtime

Stay away from big meals at night

Find a mattress that satisfies your sleep needs4

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NEVER STOP LEARNING

Organize a local sightseeing trip with your friends

Ask questions, even if you're embarrassed you don't know the answer

Get comfy on your couch with a documentary

Keep current by reading popular blogs4

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