Comments on: 7 Simple Ways to Start Improving Your Life

By: Andy @ Retire at 40

Andy @ Retire at 40 — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 08:41:29 +0000

Along with getting some exercise I would also add ‘Eat Well’. The two go hand in hand and I think one can really help the other too.

Since I’ve been going frugal, I have eaten more healthier food than ever before whilst also paying less. Amazing isn’t it?

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By: Craig

Craig — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 19:55:27 +0000

Focused is key, and no shocker that it’s your #1. I have wanted to do a new blog with a friend for some time. Finally we got focused and instead of just talking, put it into action. Focused is the key for whatever goals you would like to achieve.

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By: frugalCPA

frugalCPA — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 05:40:32 +0000

Simple and effective. Good list!

By: Studenomics

Studenomics — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 18:19:23 +0000

People don’t understand the power of a nice workout in the morning. I am training light at the moment but I usually train heavy at the gym. Nothing beats getting that pump first thing in the morning and then going to work/school all energized and ready to go.

By: tom

tom — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 17:23:20 +0000

I would say finances are quite important because lets face it, majority of people suck at managing money and that is why they are in debt.

By: DDFD at DivorcedDadFrugalDad.com

DDFD at DivorcedDadFrugalDad.com — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 12:38:18 +0000

Great post!

We do live in an instant gratification world. I always say that we need to manage our expectations . . .

I always thing about weight gain– people put it on over several months, but they want it off by next week. Not realistic!

People tend to expect too much from their:

-Investments
-Jobs
-Kids
-Family
-Spouse
-Themselves

Let’s remember:

-Investments aren’t going to always bring double digit returns . . .
-Jobs aren’t forever, nor are they guaranteed . . .
-Kids aren’t perfect . . .
-Families will let you down sometimes . . .
-You spouse can be your greatest ally, but needs to be accepted as they are . . .
-You are human and will make mistakes from time to time– the trick is to learn from your mistakes . . .

More of my thoughts here:
http://divorceddadfrugaldad.com/2009/01/14/if-it-was-easy-everyone-would-be-doing-it—.aspx
http://divorceddadfrugaldad.com/2009/01/26/manage-your-expectations—.aspx