Mottos to a simple life

Life here these days is pretty simple, just as I wanted it to be this year. I'm clear-headed, focused and loving life. It's the first time in my life I haven't felt 'busy', and I don't think it's a coincidence that this is the time I'm also as happy, fit and healthy as I've ever been.

Here are some mottos I'm living by now:

Care for yourself. Health is everything, and the rest will follow.

Move. Walk and exercise every day; feel free and strong.

Sleep when you're tired. Don't push through it.

Parent like it's your life, not a job.

Speak up. When things are good, talk about them. When they're bad, keep talking.

Laugh with your kids, your partner, your friends and by yourself. Just 'cause.

Eat fresh foods. Indulge sometimes; no one ever died from a chocolate overdose.

Shrug. It doesn't matter. It really, really doesn't.

Love your family. They're your people, not your enemies.

Kiss, hold hands, make love. Make love real.

Trust your instincts. They're there to look out for you.

Contribute to your community, whether it's with money or time, or both.

Breathe real outside air as often as you can.

Dream. Big, crazy, awesome dreams.

Work as you need to, or as you have a burning desire. Don't become addicted to it.

Want less. Stuff doesn't add anything real to your life.

Live cheaply. Don't create bills where they aren't necessary.

Save, spend only the money you have, and spend it on important or fun stuff. Debt is evil.

Holiday as often as you can, just to live.

Have fun. It's not hard.

Be comfortable. Life sucks with sore feet, no matter how pretty the heels.

Inspire and be inspired. Live your emotions.

Act. Be a you who makes stuff happen, not a passive version.

Be present. Ever seen a sad hippy? That's because they know their stuff.