36 gentle reminders

I was reading my mails today and my Chris sent me something about the 36 gentle reminders. Usually I would just ignore all these forwarded mails except those with Edison Chen pictures! I was so stressed out for these past few days due to tonnes of work and datelines which I'm responsible for. I'm still wondering why am I earning peanuts and working so hard when I know I can earn the same elsewhere with a less workload. But then again, I would have to finish the projects in hand before I call it quits. It's never my nature to dump something to another person halfway through. It's just isn't fair and it's bad for my CV anyway.

So I think why not go through the 36 reminders and see what I failed to remember.... (the ones in blue are my own comments)


1. Take a 10-30 minute walk every day. And while you walk, smile. It is the ultimate anti-depressant. Haha... People might think I'm a psycho when I'm walking & smiling to myself.

2. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day. Buy a lock if you have to. I think the 10 mins is when I'm in my sleep

3. Buy a DVD, tape your late night shows and get more sleep. You think the Astro Max is cheap meh?!!

4. When you wake up in the morning complete the following statement, "My purpose is to __________ today." Work less and earn more

5. Live with the 3 E's -- Energy, Enthusiasm, and Empathy. and EMERGENCY

6. Play more games and read more books than you did in 2007. I don't remember reading any books in 2007 so I guess I'll just need to read 1 this year

7. Make time to practice meditation, yoga, tai chi, and prayer. They provide us with daily fuel for our busy lives. But can yoga help me earn more money in my work?!!

8. Spend more time with people over the age of 70 and under the age of 6. Why?!!

9. Dream more while you are awake. You crazy ah? Where got people say day dreaming is good?!!

10. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants. Rubbish. That I also know-lah but what is not processed in plants nowadays?!!

11. Drink plenty of water. Eat blueberries, wild Alaskan salmon, broccoli, almonds & walnuts. Wah that must be when I'm earning RM300 a day. How about people earning less than RM50 a day? Eat banana, wild sardin in a can, cucumber and peanuts?!!

12. Try to make at least three people smile each day. I'll be happy if less than three make me angry each day.

13. Clear clutter from your house, your car, your desk and let new and flowing energy into your life. My house - can, My car - can, my desk - no way! I don't need more work flowing into my desk!

14. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip, issues of the past, negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment. If I don't gossip, then how would I know what is happening and then how am I supposed to take proactive action leh?

15. Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime. But bosses will always expect you to grow up and add value. There's no time for you to learn.

16. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a college kid with a maxed out charge card. Ok...I agree.

17. Smile and laugh more. It will keep the energy vampires away. I'll start laughing like a hyena tomorrow.

18. Life isn't fair, but it's still good. Who says its good?

19. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone. That's why we should hate them while we still can

20. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does. Really? everyone cares how much you earn and what position you hold!

21. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree. No. I disagree.

22. Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present. I don't know my past.

23. Don't compare your life to others' lives. You have no idea what their journey is all about. And they have no idea what my journey is all about. Can't stop people from comparing their lives with mine too. But if we don't compare, then there'll be no improvement just like our government. They should be the one comparing themselves with the opposition!

24. No one is in charge of your happiness except you. Money does. Health does. My boss does.

25. Frame every so-called disaster with these words: 'In five years, will this matter?' Of course silly!

26. Forgive everyone for everything. No way. Can you forgive a c*rrupted government that affects the well being of your life?

27. What other people think of you is none of your business. It is my business to find out what they think about me. There's where you'll learn.

28. GOD heals almost everything. Beg to differ but no comment.

29. However good or bad a situation is, it will change. For better or for worse?

30. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch. That's true! The company will never take care of you even if you die from working. Always remember that! So love yourself. Life is too short to be spent on loving the company.

31. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful. Sometimes ugly things are worth keeping for. Antiques too. They weren't useful but they're worth something!

32. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need. Is it?!! Now who envies me?

33. The best is yet to come. I know. I'm still waiting.

34. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up. I'm always all dressed up!

35. Do the right thing! I wish I knew what the right thing was.

36. Call your family often. I see them every single day.

37. Each night before you go to bed complete the following statements:

"I am thankful for __________. I am still alive to be tortured tomorrow

Today I accomplished _________." by staying alive to be tortured tomorrow

38. Remember that you are too blessed to be stressed. I rather not be blessed.

39. Enjoy the ride. Remember this is not Disney World and you certainly don't want a fast pass. You only have one ride through this life, so make the most of it and enjoy the ride. Even amazing race has a Fast Forward so I believe if you get a fast pass, use it and take the chance. You won't miss what goes on in the middle because in the end who finishes the race it's all it matters.


Haha that's all for today folks. My lines are wise but don't follow 100% because you should never COMPARE your life with others! Reminder 23. Time for some ice-cream indulgence.