7 Random Things That Make Life a Little Sweeter

There is no finite formula that to allows us to be successful in life. Everyone measures success in different ways, and has a different opinion on how to achieve it. For some, success is home ownership, or attaining that dream job, whereas for others it could be experiencing motherhood, or traveling the world. But we can all learn something from each other's successes and failures, and we call use a tip or two to keep us positive, keep us productive and most importantly, to remind us of all the little successes we achieve along the way.

1) Post up your progress. I am a list-maker. I realize that many of you may scoff at the idea of making endless lists, but it can be quite an effective tool to getting things done. When I began researching top online schools to allow me to finish my degree, I posted up a list of questions and requirements that I needed from my perspective school on the wall beside my computer, and as I crossed the items off on the list, I felt steps closer to completing my degree.

2) Give yourself no more than 5 minutes each day to clearing out your inbox! Don't spend hours on end sorting through crap, and don't let it pile up! Messy inbox, messy life. You have folders, use them! Organize your contacts accordingly, and return emails promptly.

3) Leave work at work. I'm sure you've heard this a thousand times, but bringing work home with you is so toxic for so many reasons. It never gives you time to enjoy life at home, nor does it ever give you a chance to enjoy your work if that's all you do.

4) Stop drinking bottled water. C'mon now, unless you're living somewhere in a developing country, most North Americans have access to clean drinking water. If choose to buy bottled water, you are simply putting more harmful plastic into our brimming landfills, costing yourself money you needn't spend, and putting harmful chemicals into your body.

5) Eat Slower. Not only is eating slower good for your health, but enjoying a meal at a slower pace helps you relax. North Americans need to take a few tips from the Europeans!

6) Have regular brainstorming sessions. Ideas are the seeds of greatness, and every now and then, putting your swimming thoughts onto paper, somehow legitimizes them, and gives them life. The world's most splendid inventions all began with an idea.

7) Get up early. Yes, yes, we all know, you should try and get at least eight hours of sleep per night, but that doesn't mean you should be getting fifteen hours on the weekend! We're only on Earth for so long, so why waste it sleeping? North American's are some the laziest people on the planet! We spend more time on our behinds, than on our feet, it's time to seize the day and get moving!