50 Ways To Improve Your Lifestyle For Under $5
50. Pay a measly 499 cents for this Ebook Often taking that first step is enough to set in motion life changing events Think about it, would you give someone else five dollars if you believed it would improve their outlook on life? Believe the following will change your life and invest in yourself
49. Make a friend Without going into the whole endorphin thing and the service of others, having a new friend is pretty cool Especially the first part when you don't quite know everything about them and the anticipation of finding who they really are
48. Be grateful for what you have How can you compete with the neighbours when they keep getting new stuff right? Well they get new stuff (probably on credit but don't tell them I told you this) because they are not content with who they are Which brings me to-
47. Be happy with who you are (average everyday superhero) You are an original - a one off - a classic Ask anyone and they will agree you are an individual So hold your head high because you have already beaten the odds just to get here
46. Smile at work (huge, cute or fart smile) This will encourage your customers to smile and be less mean Smiling will encourage more pleasant conversations allowing the day to seem shorter This could also make other employees suspicious and jealous so you may have to explain your tactics initially
45. Step outside your comfort zone (parachutist) The experience of trying something new will not only give a shot of adrenalin but will also cause people to look at you in a different light Just when they thought they had you categorised
44. Take a trip (mexican cantina) Make some plans and travel to a place you have been longing to visit If money is tight visit a place with a similar atmosphere to your chosen destination This will help you get a feel for it without the jetlag and add impetus to your real travel plans
43. Community service (rolled up sleeves) Now if you are new to an area this is a great way to integrate and show others you have pride in this place The service you perform can be as simple as cleaning up litter in front of your home, visiting some old folk to chat, saying hi to the person you see regularly in your neighbourhood If you are really keen, look into some of the community groups already established and sit in for a meeting Help them - help you
42. Read a book (50 shades of gray) Yes that's right an old fashioned, white pages between some cardboard book Available anywhere in a variety of styles, prices, themes and timelines All of these books have the ability to take your mind to another time and place without the price of airfare
41. Take some time out of your life to look at your life and make some plans (flash car, tick, private jet, tick) You need to know where you are to decide on where you would like to be Draw a line in the sand and dream a little If you are not happy with your current situation, do not moan about it, CHANGE IT Say to yourself that by this time next year I will be ..............
40. Learn to dance (zoomba) Ballroom dancing may not be your thing so how about Hip Hop Zoomba, latin, swing, rock and roll the list goes on and the funtimes begin Check online for beginner classes near you
39. Walking the dog (cute eyes) Look at those eyes, he is always keen to go outside for a walk at anytime, in any weather Take on some of his enthusiasm and walk somewhere different as often as you can No dog - no problem borrow the neighbours dog or ask if you can help the old folk down the road You can even walk the old folk if they don't have a dog but don't let them litter the park
38. Face your fears (shark cage) Snake handling, tight rope walking and even public speaking Once you begin the small steps required to face and conquer your fears you will become the master of your own destiny The majority of people fear public speaking over a shark cage but once they receive training can gradually increase the size of their audiences to surprise themselves
37. Take up a hobby (dog gooming) Maybe it was a childhood pastime or a long held desire to become involved with some handy craft work or the need to display a vast bottlecap collection Starting a hobby is a way to endulge this passion from the safety of your own home and don't just think cross stitch and knitting There is a diverse world on unusual hobbies you may never had heard of like the Gooming of dogs to appear like other animals
36. Get educated (square hat) Going back to school is different now and ten times more enjoyable when you are studying something of your own choosing Whether it is work related or to advance your hobby there is plenty of ways to increase your education by searching online More often than not improving your mind often leads to better employment opportunities and higher income
35. Improve your health (the usual disclaimers apply about consult medical advice and blahdy blah) You knew this was coming and cannot deny the research and advertising - healthy mind, healthy body One step at a time increase your daily exercise to where it is starting to make improvements to your physical and emotional wellbeing Once you are confident enough approach a personal trainer and discuss what you would like to achieve over a period of time
34. Invent something Have you ever had a brainwave moment when that lightbulb flashed in your head and you imagined an incredible solution for that thing...... Well write that down and expand it with as much detail, pictures and sketches as you can but do not mention this to anyone Dream killers are everywhere (sometimes even disguised as family members) so keep the details to yourself until you have a Non Disclosure Agreement Continue your research to gauge there is a broad market for your product, there is not already a similar product and that people will actually buy your product When you have detailed your presentation approach an entrepeneur with the financial capacity or experience in this field to discuss in more detail
33. Fall in love (love heart) This is harder than it sounds but costs nothing and is one of the greatest experiences of a lifetime The trick is don't look for love but be open to receive it when it appears For the girls practice monthly with icecream/chocolate and heaps of soppy movies For the guys just ten minutes of Dear John should be enough to give you the idea then go to gym and do your laundry
32. Laugh often and loud wherever you are (laughing) If you do this correctly you will draw a crowd of people who want to be your friend It's true we are all drawn to happiness and those in the room who seem happiest And it is not hard to find a funny situation when required thru irony, the weather, minor accidents, chance meetings, laughing at your own actions, recalling popular sitcom moments or advertisements Most people will identify the similarity to your present situation and will laugh along, just don't go near sex, racism or the football score
31. Look outside yourself - appreciate others and their personal situation (fisheye lens) Part of being human is our feelings of empathy toward another who is in need of help This feeling empowers us to push aside our own personal issues as if they are of lesser significance When you are experiencing a difficult period and all seems lost, pick up the newspaper and you will find someone who has lost it all but refuses to give up Then appreciate what you do have, change your outlook from half empty to half full and make plans to change your situation Continue to do this whenever you hear a siren and an emergency services vehicle goes past, be grateful for what you have
30. Busking (todd cartoon) Do you have a special skill to entertain? You do not have to be great when you begin (comedy is great) Apply for a permit at your chosen location and aim for ten to fifteen minutes of continuous routine, anymore and you should be on stage Your aim is not to make money at first just a smile or nod to help build your confidence and the number of people who stop if only for a moment This is not about you this is about making a change in someones day and a memory to take home
29. Build something (plans) Bit of an offshoot to the hobby thing but includes large items like hot rods, stage props, dream homes and software This stuff will get you thinking and although you may not have all the required experience to personally complete every task You are the architect, designer, mechanic, builder and artist because the initial concept was created in your mind What your mind can conceive and believe you can achieve
28. Part time job (pizza bike) Take another job to fill in the spare time you are wasting playing online games or social media Better yet earn some money by designing games or social media marketing or delivering pizza Again this is not entirely about the money earned but the opportunity to trial a new career while remaining employed You never know where this could lead and your past experience may be a bonus when coupled with the new job 27. Trade the stock market (another disclaimer about my total lack of any qualifications to offer financial advice blahdy blah blah) Now this sounds difficult and expensive but wait you can paper trade for free either at home and grow your knowledge It is also possible to paper trade online at the major sites using all the available charts and data to learn the markets While you practice save the money you would have spent on going out to make your first trades The sky is the limit but the stakes are high so the key here is study the big guys like Buffet and learn from others mistakes
26. Gardening (green tower building) Not just for the retirees, gardening is an extremely satisfying pastime that provides food and aesthetics around the home Part of our heritage is the need to grow crops and innovative systems are available to grow and nurture plants in almost any environment Vertical wall gardens and veggie tubs allow unit dwellers with small balconies to enjoy the fruits of their labour
25. Find your mission (guy on quest) We all have a special passion, the one thing we enjoy more than most other people The one thing that we enjoy so much we would do it for free Finding a way to earn a living from this gift is your mission Find that and you will never feel as though you have to work for the rest of your life
24. Enjoy fine food (nachos) We have to eat so we might as well enjoy it, try something new, research recipes online and shop somewhere different Try ethnic herbs and flavors whenever you can and blend your own favorites with these new taste sensations Pick an exotic vegetable or meat cut and design a meal around it based on your usual preferences Bake a cake, cookies or dessert, save up and dine out as often as possible
23. Volunteer (girl handing out flyers) Like a community service but often with perks, volunteers for major events usually get free entry and enough time to enjoy the performance Charities require volunteers to operate successfully and the satisfaction of helping another is the greatest of all Again check online or on the noticeboard of local charities for help wanted advertisements
22. Explore your religion In times of hardship or unrest many people turn towards their religion seeking the comfort of belonging Visit your church and rekindle that relationship, you can be sure they will be glad to have you back If you do not have a religion happy days, you have the pick of them but like always do some research first 21. Get back to nature Studies have proven happiness levels diminish after extended periods away from mother nature Our instinctive hunter gatherer nature compels us toward lush vegetation and running water as a food source So as you can imagine our concrete, glass and steel surroundings can cause overwhelm and frustration Visit the park and gardens available near you as often as possible and plan to walk in a forest soon
20. Care for animals (kittens) Just like plants the feelings we get from nurturing an animal is extremely beneficial Looking after a pet has the added advantage of unreserved love and affection Again if you do not have the proper environment to care for a pet take up dog walking or cat sitting for those in need You will be much appreciated, might earn some money and can always give the pet back
19. Visit wildlife in their own environment (orca) Snorkel, trek and safari to see the most beautiful and unusual animals in their own domain Although our zoo keepers do a wonderful job especially with the breeding of endangered species Sighting a majestic animal in the wild is a special moment
18. Learn to play a musical instrument ( guitar hero) You may have hated those recorder lessons at school playing three blind mice and being hit on the knuckles, but it's different now Now you have an finer appreciation of music and know what you want to hear and taking the lessons to produce that sound yourself will be so sweet Checkout the garageband app and get into it for no money down for instruments or lessons
17. Learn another language ($%#@&) Tie this in with your planned trip to an exotic country and impress all those traveling with you as you order fluently from the menu and find the best places to dine Plenty of options here to learn from podcasts as you commute and when you are confident enough to enunciate out loud on public transport, free tutors will appear with plenty of advice and a taste of the trip Use this to your advantage and make some friends, who knows you may need to bunk with their family in the home country
16. Do more than is expected (first place ribbon) While you are at work, go the extra mile and strive for a job well done. Not for the boss and not for the customers but for you to know that you did your best To many employees do the bare minimum and cry foul when issued a warning, surprise everyone by doing more than expected and asking for more. This is actually the fastest way to get a promotion, more money in your pocket and help the day go faster. But won't I just get tired? The secret is to pace yourself, work smarter by planning ahead to work more efficiently, oh and try arriving ten minutes early
15. Ride a bike (mamal butt) I hear you MAMILs (middle aged men in lycra) are taking over the streets, causing visual pollution and instigating road rage shoutathons at every second intersection And if you want to take your bike riding to this level that's fine but all I am saying is ride safe stay chill
14. Write a book/blog (wordpress) Many of us have ambitions to take a sabatical from work and house sit various fabulous homes thruout Europe as we write a best selling book
Lets back it up a bit and start with a long weekend spent between the park and your dining room table negotiating wordpress and working thru your writers bloc with a well constructed blog based on your desire to take a sabatical from work and house sit various fabulous homes thruout Europe as you write a best selling book So much faster, cheaper and a decent way to test the waters with immediate feedback from the public without those damp musty castles
13. Have a secret project (top secret) This may be an extension of your invention but more likely an innovation to change the world and a long term plan to implement this miracle No doubt bringing you fame, fortune and gross adulation in the process, or it could be to dress in drag and do open mike at the standup club. Your choice but no matter the rational you need to be prepared so when it happens it happens right, work on it tonight
12. Paint something (ladder) Something legal, repaint the toilet as a test project and work your way up from there Do the prep, cover up and make a name for yourself as a professional painter Word of warning though, keep away from the spray guns unless you have some good advice
11. Learn to swim (pool) Sure you can swim but can you really? Take some lessons in proper stroke, breathing and turns then hit the pool for some regular sessions You may have left it a little late to make the olympics but the effort will do wonders for your fitness, figure and overall health
10. Appreciate Art and architecture Visit your local art gallery especially if your city is hosting a special collection, take a guided tour and open your mind Grab a city map and visit impressive buildings along with parks and centres with public art installations that you are available to touch and walk beside When you see something you like take note of the artist/architect and research their other achievements to appreciate their style
9. Create some Art (abstract) Grab some leftover paint from that toilet project and some cheap canvas, start with some abstract and work toward portraits Maybe get a few still life apples in the correct perspective before you take on any loved ones, just to keep the piece
8. Start an online business (PC) Plenty of opportunity to be fleeced here from what I have seen online but you will be ok if you steer clear of anyone who wants your money upfront Sell your unwanted items on ebay, continue with blog writing, investigate the adwords shuffle which involves moving traffic from a low cost per click (CPC) site to a high CPC site who will pay for the referral. Become an expert in your field and the visitors will become engaged with your writing style and credible information eventually purchasing your products
7. Start a bricks and mortar business (old Navy)
Not for the feint hearted as almost 50% of new businesses go broke within three years Not impossible though and for the right team with a well researched product and marketing strategy Quite doable and with your invention/innovation experience possibly quite lucrative But be aware it may be a long time before your new business does actually improve your lifestyle
6. Talk to a beautiful stranger (whisper in ear) Communication is more than mentioning the weather or a tip of the hat and requires you to engage the other person in a friendly manner With the intention of finding a common thread, something you have shared in the past and can discuss, with humour often being used to break the ice The benefits are an education on different points of view and possible opportunities that may arise from another chance encounter
5. Drive a nice car (new car) Have you ever dropped in to the new car dealership just to test drive the latest BMW or Porsche No you are right the salesmen almost want the check first but the used car guys are much more accommodating Not that I condone deception but think of the extra advertising they get while you are driving that beautiful car across town.
4. Walk a country mile (meandering track) Yes really, take a trip to the country and set off on a decent walk of at least 5 km Remember to wear the correct shoes and take enough water
The coastal walks are also amazing in the right conditions Sometimes the simple things in life are often the best
3. Call a friend (phone) Yep it is that easy just pick up the phone and call a friend, if you are busy schedule time to make the call So much better than an email which you can send afterwards with all the details that you left out of the phone call More personal and you will probably be making your friends day, chuffed that you were thinking of them and took the time So now will you schedule that call and while you are at it call your mum
2. Watch a movie with a new friend Something old, a new release, a thriller doesn't matter just set the time and place then grab the popcorn If you are still discussing the movie an hour later, that was a success you have shifted your mindset
1. Move house A change is as good as a holiday and they say you should move every three years to reduce hoarding Who knows in the time you were stuck here whining about the state of the place you may have missed opportunities Markets rise and fall and your dream home may now be on the market and within your price range
Go swimming Paint something (legal)
More humour required
Build something
start an online business
hobby
Ebook available to purchase on Gumroad for $5 USD Break the book into five elements 1. Humorous anecdotes and fun times including takes on love, life and lots of both 2. Personal discovery, education, health, fitness, fine food, travel 3. The service of others, greater good, religion, community 4. The natural and animal world 5. Your work environment
Takeaways
Sorry if you expected more get rich quick ideas but lifestyle is about mind, body and soul. Once you have these in order you are wealthy beyond measure. Lottery winners who are unprepared often spend the lot seeking happiness. Don't look for love - but be open to receive it Alright before you complain that some of the examples will cost more than $5 remember The actual cost of this ebook was $4.99 in US dollars as advertised and there are plenty of examples available for less and even free Search thru our resources below to find plenty of free offers and links to the same Happiness is a state of mind and no-one can change your mind except for you, don't ever let anyone walk all over you. Don't fall for scams, wear a hat in the sun and increase your education. Decide on your goals carefully do the research, get the education and chase that dream now. So begin today to live right, make good choices and improve your lifestyle and along the way I believe you will help others to improve also For more good news please visit our Homepage at ecoislands.biz