If you want to get more done in a day, the best way to make that happen is to have more energy all day long.

These top 5 tips will insure you don’t run out of steam during the day.  You will be amazed at how much more you can get done in a day when you have the energy.

#1 Stay Hydrated!

I can’t stress this enough.  Most people do not drink enough water in a day.  Notice I said water and not soda pop, coffee or tea.  Every animal on the planet drinks water and so should you.  Your body is mostly water and all of your cells need fresh water to bring in nourishment as well as to carry away wastes.

Symptoms of being dehydrated: headaches, low energy, dry skin, dry or sticky mouth, poor sleep, thirst, constipation, dizziness or feeling lightheaded.  (The list goes on and on)   Read More

According to Your Body’s Many Cries for Water (which I have read and referenced more than once) the formula for how much water you actually need it to take your body weight in lbs and divide by 2 and consume that much water divided up through the day.  So if you weighed 200lbs, you would need 100 ounces of water a day.  This may sound like a lot, but it is easily consumed when you use a 20 once water bottle and drink it at 5 different times spaced throughout the day.

When you begin doing this make sure you get the minerals you need, which brings me to number 2:

#2 MINERALS and Electrolytes

You need minerals, Electrolytes and salt to survive.  I’m not talking about table salt either; I am talking about real natural salt from the ocean which has up to 86 minerals in it.  Table salt has had all its minerals removed and only sodium left which is then combined with Iodine.

Sometime in the future I will do a write up on all the benefits of salt and minerals, but suffice to say that the water cure mentioned above says that for every 32 oz of water, you consume 1/4tsp of natural salt.   So a 16oz glass of water would only need 1/8th tsp of salt.

Try your best to stay away from table salt and processed food as this salt is said to cause health problems.

Here is the EXACT salt that I just ordered from Amazon and had delivered yesterday:   My Favorite Salt

Along with water intake, this salt will replenish your body with minerals that would be washed away from the water intake.  You will flush out toxins and feel incredible.

#3 Include a Healthy Protein with EVERY Meal!

Be sure you include a healthy protein with every meal and snack you eat; otherwise you may find your energy crashing after a sugar spike comes crashing back down.  When you include a healthy protein source, it takes longer to digest and keeps your blood sugar more even between meals and prevents that after lunch or after breakfast energy crash.

A good way to sabotage your energy is to start you day off with a high carbohydrate cereal for breakfast with no source of  protein.

Here are some healthy proteins you are sure to enjoy: Meats, Poultry, Eggs, Fish (wild caught), raw nuts and nut butters.

A great example for a snack is to have a few nuts along with some fruit.  Eggs are great for breakfast and if you are short on time in the mornings, then hard boil some eggs the night before.

#4 Stop Stimulants

Energy drinks and even coffee tend to send your energy crashing later in the day.  After a while your body builds up a resistance to the effects of caffeine and people tend to slowly increase their intake or combine energy drinks all in order to get that extra boost in the morning.  Next thing you know you can’t even handle a day without caffeine.  In fact, it is common for people to become addicted to caffeine and require it daily just to avoid getting a headache or nausea.

On top of all this, caffeine is a diuretic and it dehydrates your body (see Tip #1) which means you will need even more water just to feel good.

If you are addicted to caffeine I certainly don’t advocate stopping cold turkey as you and everyone around you will become quite miserable.  Instead try following these other tips and slowly lower your intake and soon you’ll feel far more energized.

#5 Exercise

This is the hardest one for most people, but daily exercise will really boost your energy throughout the day.   You will more than make up for the time you spent exercising by having energy when you come home from work and late into the evening.  Here are a few of the scientifically proven health benefits of exercise:

Longevity (You will live longer)

Better Weight Control (shed fat)

Lowers Blood Pressure

Lowers Cholesterol

Prevents and controls Diabetes

Improves Cardiovascular Health

Better Antidepressant than pills (with much healthier side effects)

Improved Muscle Strength and Tone

Improved Bone Strength

Improved Mental Function

Sleep Better At Night

Exercise does NOT have to mean pushing your body to the limit in a sweaty gym.  The best form of exercise, especially if you have been sitting on your bottom for many years, is to go outside and start walking.  30 minutes of walking a day will greatly improve your life.

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Hope you enjoyed my TOP 5 Tips to stay energized all day.

Be sure to leave your comments below!

- John Derrick

I am totally engrossed in the beauty of this moment.  Time stands still.  The purple of the flowers become more vivid and the beauty of the moment overtakes my senses.  I feel the heat of the sun on my face intensify.  A cool breeze removes the heat and it feels wonderful as it passes.  My hair tickles my forehead.

The bumble bee leaves the flowers and buzzes around me before he flies off.

Goodbye friend.

Moments like these are always happening, but when you take time to stop and notice them the joy from childhood returns.  There are no ordinary moments in life.  You’ve just been missing them.

HOMEWORK: Take a moment today to watch and to listen to this wonderful world we are passing through.  Really watch and listen without judgement.  Become engrossed in the moment.  It doesn’t matter where you are, there is a beauty to life everywhere and inside every single thing.

These are the moments that make life special.  It’s hard to remember, but you used to live from one amazing moment to the next when you were a child.   Everything was new and exciting.

The only thing that has changed since then is you.

Slow down.

Enjoy the moment.

Enjoy being alive.

I have been using Boku SuperFood for the last 9 months.

Why do I prefer Boku SuperFood over Vitamineral Green?

Top 10 reasons I switched:

1) Boku is cheaper.  (See The Low Amazon Price Here)

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2) I think Boku tastes better.

3) Vitamineral Green’s 2nd ingredient is Horsetail grass, which contains nicotine, which is a strong vasoconstrictor.  I am watching my blood pressure and certainly don’t need anything that can raise it.  Besides, who wants nicotine in their vitamin rich green super food?

4) Boku SuperFood provides the actual break down of vitamins and minerals and for some reason Vitamineral Green does not.  So even though I can see what ingredients are in the package, I don’t know how much iodine, magnesium, zinc, selenium, etc. I am getting per serving when I use the Vitamineral green.  I asked about this and was told that the recipe for Vitamineral green is constantly changing and no two bottles are the same.  That didn’t inspire much confidence in me.

5) Maca Root – this amazing root is a true adaptogen, which means it will go to work differently in each body, adapting to your internal environment and helping you where you need it most.  It is best known to increase energy and endurance, stamina, and improve sexual function in both men and women.  Studies show improvement in Hypothalamus, Adrenal Galns, Thryoid, Pancreas, Thymus, Testes, Ovaries and Pituitary gland.   Maca root is only found in Boku Super Food, not in Vitamineral Green.  Do some research online and I bet you’ll want Maca Root in your green formula too!

6) Himalayan Pink Crytal Salt – Considered by many experts to be the worlds perfect salt.  Nothing at all like the un-healthy table salt sold in grocery stores.  Himalayan salt has 84 minerals and trace elements, whereas table salt is devoid of nutrients and has two minerals. Research Himalayan Pink Crystal Salt, and you’ll see why this is a super food, and in small amounts I believe it to be good for my health.  Boku Super Food has it, Vitamineral Green does not.

7) Goji Berry – Goji Berrier are one of the most nutritionally dense foods in existence. They are high in plant-derived polyphenolic antioxidants; carotenoids such as beta-carotene, zeaxanthin, lutein, beta-cryptoxanthin, and lycopene; vitamins C, B1, B2, and niacin; more than 30 essential and trace minerals, including zinc, iron, copper, calcium, selenium, and phosphorus; polysaccharides; and 18 amino acids such as isoleucine, tryptophan, leucine, and arginine.   Boku Super Food has it, Vitamineral Green does not.

8 ) Hawthorn Berry – because I am looking to protect my heart and my cardiovascular system.  Hawthorn berries have been described as “food for your heart” and are thought to provide nutrients that help keep the heart muscle strong and blood pressure normalized.  Boku Super Food has it, Vitamineral Green does not.

9) Boku Super Food is the green food of choice for Natural News and Mike Adams “The Health Ranger”.  You can bet Mike has tried ALL the green food out there, and he highly recommends Vitamineral Green also, but the one he chooses to eat/drink everyday is Boku Superfood.

10) Why are these lists always a top 10 and never a top 9?  Only 9 reasons are springing to mind, but a “Top 9 reasons” list sounds so lame.  I suppose I could make my number ten be the fact that my kids made up a song about Boku SuperFood, and they never did that for Vitamineral Green.  Or how about the people at Boku have turned their product name into a verb.  I heard this in a video, “Here is how I Boku.”  You could never say that with Vitamineral Green.

So that was my Top 10 9 list of reasons why I switched from Vitamineral Green to Boku Superfood.

One thing to note is that Boku likes to surprise me with their packaging.  My first bottle came shipped in a brown glass bottle, and then it was delivered in a white round tub, and the next month it came in fancy and space saving resealable bag.  Two months in a row I got the bag, and then for some reason I was shipped the plastic tub again.  This month?  Back to the bag.   So I never really know what to expect.

Bag or Tub, it doesn’t matter to me.  What’s inside is what counts, and what’s inside is always good.

That said, I still think Vitamineral Green is a great product, so don’t fret if you decide to stay with Vitamineral Green.

Check out Boku Super Food – Click Here

It makes sense that by ordering it directly from the product creator you get the best price.   This is nearly half the price I used to pay for Vitamineral Green.

I Love My Boku Superfood!

Happy Holidays!

Please accept this small gift from me this Holiday Season.

My hope is that it inspires you and brings you joy as has me.

12 Page PDF
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Have a JOYOUS Holiday!

Happy Holidays dear readers. 

I have a last minute gift for you.

While it may not be self development or law of attraction related, it is good clean fun for the whole family.

A FREE GAME

Mystery Case Files: Ravenhearst

This is a slow-paced, puzzle-driven mystery challenge where you try to find hidden items scattered throughout stately Ravenhearst Manor.

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It has been described as “Clue” meets “Hoarders.”  

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Rumors surrounding the history of stately Ravenhearst Manor have circulated for decades. The recently acquired diary of Emma Ravenhearst may hold the key to unraveling the tale behind this unsettling place, yet the pages are missing. Players assume the role of Master Detective to unlock secrets held within Ravenhearst ®, scouring a myriad of enchanting rooms in the manor for cleverly hidden clues. Locating and assembling diary pages helps tell the story of the house and, ultimately, unlock the mystery.

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Here is a screen shot of the game:

It will run on most PC’s given the very low hardware needs.

System Requirements:

• OS: Windows 2000/XP/Vista
• CPU: 600 Mhz
• RAM: 128 MB
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Normally it costs $9.99, but until December 31, you can get it free with coupon code RAVENFREE.

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It is refreshing to find a game that kids can enjoy without gore and violence… 

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I hope you, or your kids enjoy this game during this Holiday Season.

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Keep warm and drive safe,

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Love,

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PS – If you are new to this site, be sure to check out my free Subliminal Video Product and/or my free Law of Attraction ebook.
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My thought was that  I would simply go back to raw the day after thanksgiving, but that is not what happened.  It was not until yesterday that I returned to eating all raw all day.

Before I tell you what happened, I want to clarify that I didn’t “over eat” on Thanksgiving and eat tons of food.  No, not at all.  In fact, I only had one plate of food, but I did put a lot of food on that plate.  Turkey, mashed potato’s, gravy, rice, deviled eggs, scalloped corn (family recipe).  I didn’t even have any stuffing this year.

What happened?

* In about a week I put on 5 lbs.   FIVE POUNDS….  egads

* I felt sluggish and tired most of the day(s) and experienced some minor bloating.

* Strangest of all, I had a lot of mucus.  I’m not sure I would call it a cold, but I had a lot of mucus in my nose and throat.  My wife who also had gone raw with me went off raw for thanksgiving and she too had similar symptoms.

Naturally I could assume that the cold-like symptoms were something contagious, but my two children did not have any cold-like symptoms, which seemed a bit odd at the time.

When I started watching Youtube videos on going raw I found that a LOT of people got “sick” when they came off raw and jumped straight into meat and processed foods.   How interesting.

It would seem to me, then, that the cold-like symptoms are not caused by bacteria or a virus, but rather are a reaction of the body to the re-introduction of cooked food.

Because I want that massive energy back and I want to feel healthy and vibrant again, I have decided to go back onto a raw diet, starting yesterday!

1 Day after being back on raw food:

I have lost 2 of the 5 pounds, which says to me that a lot of that may have been water weight, perhaps from the increased salt found in cooked foods.  I feel pretty certain that the 5 pounds will be gone within one week of being back on a raw natural diet.

I look forward to feeling great again and dropping even more excess weight.

If anyone is wondering…. no… my wife has not yet decided to re-join me on my raw journey.  But I am guessing that once she see’s me bouncing around and feeling great once again she will join me on an all raw diet.

I can’t promise I will eat this way forever, but I can promise that this is what I am doing right now, because it makes me feel great.

Have a great holiday season,

It doesn’t matter how “bad” things appear…  happiness is a choice.

When I hear this song I can’t help but to feel happy.

Click here to view the embedded video.

Worrying only makes things worse.

So why not chose to be happy instead?

I am sure you have had something negative happen to you in your life.

So why do bad things happen?  What create them?

There are two schools of thought out there when it comes to the world.

#1 You have no control over everything that happens outside of you and you are helpless to world events.

#2  You create everything that happens outside of you.  Your perception of reality makes it real.  You attract or create everything that happens to you in your life.

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As you can see, these are VERY different belief sets, but as unlikely as it may seem, both of these belief sets lead us to the same conclusion.

Let’s take a look at belief #1.  This is the belief that comes from feeling separate from the world around you.  Here you have believe that when something bad happens to you, there is nothing you can do but respond to the bad thing.   There are no lessons to be learned in creating the bad thing, because you had nothing to do with it occurring in the first place.   A Secularist may believe that the world is random and that it is random chance, and a religious person may blame the devil, or feel that he/she is being punished from God, but either way, the thing they all agree on is that they do not create the world outside of them.

So, with that belief set, the obvious conclusion I come to is this:

IF SOMETHING BAD HAPPENS TO YOU, YOU SHOULD KEEP A POSITIVE MINDSET.  YOU SHOULD TRY TO NOT LET BAD THINGS BOTHER YOU BECAUSE YOU HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH IT TO BEGIN WITH.  WHEN YOU FEEL BAD, YOU LET THE WORLD CHANGE YOU, AND GETTING ANGRY AND/OR DEPRESSED IS SIMPLY BAD FOR YOUR HEALTH AND LOWERS YOUR CHANCES OF SUCCESS.

Now let’s take a look at belief #2.  People with this belief take responsibility for everything that happens in their life, good or bad.  They believe that they create the world outside of them, and that every interaction is a product of their own creation.  A secularist may believe the world to be a projection created by the mind and that reality is a malleable illusion.  A religious person may believe that they are co-creators with God, and that they are connected with everything because everything is a creation of God and therefore they are in the same flow of being of God, with everything in existence.

So, with that belief set, the obvious conclusion I come to is this:

IF SOMETHING BAD HAPPENS TO YOU, YOU SHOULD KEEP A POSITIVE MINDSET.  YOU SHOULD TRY TO NOT LET BAD THINGS BOTHER YOU BECAUSE YOU WILL CREATE MORE BAD THINGS BY REACTING AND FEELING NEGATIVE.  WHEN YOU FEEL BAD, YOU CREATE MORE NEGATIVE THINGS IN YOUR OWN LIFE.  GETTING ANGRY AND/OR DEPRESSED IS BAD FOR YOUR HEALTH, LOWERS YOUR CHANCES OF SUCCESS AND ATTRACTS/CREATES MORE BAD THINGS IN YOUR LIFE.

So you see, either way, being positive in a negative situation is solution.

You have nothing to lose and everything to gain.

and it is 100% free!

Close your eyes and search your mind for something that makes you happy.

Not something forced or something that SHOULD make you happy, but rather something that brings you pure joy.

You will know when you find it because when you think about it or imagine it, you will FEEL happy inside.

Now that you have found it, concentrate on it all day long.  Think about this happy place or happy person or happy thought all day long.

You’ll improve your day greatly.

HINT:  I find this works best with something you are looking forward to, but have not accomplished yet.

For example:  If you were expecting a baby, or a grandchild, this would be a very happy thought indeed, that has not arrived yet.

Another example:  If you have a goal for buying something large, like a house, then focus on the happy feeling of owning your new house.

When you do this, you will find that life’s little problems roll off your back easily and you’ll find yourself with a new spring in your step.

I know it may be hard to believe, but no one can make you angry.  No one can make you cry.

Yes, people can behave in ways that you do not prefer, but ultimately it is always your choice on how you choose to react to their actions.

Have an argument with someone?

Okay, now that it is over you can choose to let it go and no longer think about it.  It is your choice.  If you choose to dwell on it, then you will only be damaging yourself.

It may be tempting to want to hold on to anger because:  “You know you were right”  or because “That is not fair”, but anger weakens you over time.  You may feel empowered by anger, but it wreaks havoc on your body and your health….

When it comes to arguments (especially with spouses) Kim Miller use to teach:  “I would rather be happy than right.”

The law of attraction tells us that we get more of what we feel like, so if you allow yourself to feel angry often, you will be attracting more things for you to feel angry about.

How often do you hear that?

Not often enough, I am sure.

Most of us are too hard on ourselves and we spend far too much time focusing on the one thing we did wrong that day and forget to praise all the wonderful things we are doing everyday.

You really are a great person who is getting better everyday in every way.  The mere fact that you are reading this is proof of that.  So try not to be so hard on yourself.

Remember, focus on what you want… not on what you don’t want.

So what if you make a mistake here and there.  That is to be expected.  No one…  (and I mean NO ONE) is perfect.

So give yourself the praise you need, and tell yourself how great you truly are!

So many of us walk through our life in a zombie like stupor, living in a state of being that I like to call “autopilot”.

When you are living a life on Autopilot you get into a routine (or is it a RUT?) and you just go through the motions day in and day out.

While this may be surviving, it is NOT Living!

WAKE UP…..

I challenge you to wake up and realize the potential in your life.  Become aware of who you really are.

You are the creator of your reality!

It is okay to dream of a better life!

You can never have anything more than you have right now unless you reach beyond where you are right now!

So reach up and grab what you want!

Become who you want to be…..

The only thing holding you back….   IS YOU.

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New Years is upon us!

Which of course means it is the time for new years resolutions.

Have you made your new years resolution yet?  More importantly, have you taken any steps to make your resolution come true?

You have it in your power to make 2010 the best year of your life.
You really do.

Of course that is what I want for you, so I put together a little new years present that I hope will help you make 2010 the best year ever.

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Gift #1

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This is a simple worksheet for your New Years Resolution.

If you truly want to make a change in your life for the better in 2010, then write it down.  You will also find a place to write down WHY you want to accomplish this task.  This is INCREDIBLY important down the road.  It has a place for you to create micro (weekly) goals and Monthly (mini Goals).

Of course the entire point of this worksheet is to help you stay on track so that you can be successful in 2010.

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Gift #2

A Motivational Image – Suitable for Desktop Wallpaper

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Motivation is the key to staying on track in 2010.

This is why I have created a method to help you stay motivated for ALL of 2010.  A way for you to stay on track so that you make 2010 the year you finally accomplish your goals.

Your 2010 Success

Click Here

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Gift #3

3 Steps To Make Your Dreams Into Reality

(Download)

This is the simplest formula for achieving your goals in 2010.  If you want to achieve your goals this year, you will have to do these three things.  No matter how much hype or fluff any “self development” product  or tool promises, you can not skip any of these three steps.

It seems easy enough…  just 3 little things stand between you and greatness.

It is easy to figure out what you want.

* Maybe you want to lose weight

* Maybe you want to quit smoking

* Maybe you want to make more money

It doesn’t matter what it is, all the those goals require motivation, a plan, and of course action.

Taking action isn’t hard.   Just ask everyone who has quit smoking and started back up again… or the person who went on a diet for 2 weeks before they went back to their old way of eating.

The plan was easy enough, and the action was there, but it was the MOTIVATION that lets people down.

Motivation is the one key to your success.  Even if the plan is modest, as long as you are motivated enough to stick with it, YOU WILL SUCCEED.

Hopefully the PDF above will help you with some tips to keep you motivated, but I would also like to offer you something I created JUST TO KEEP YOU MOTIVATED ALL of 2010.

I knew motivation was the key to everything, so I wrote this with you mind:

Please Read This – Click Here

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There are a lot of tools that can help you improve your life, such as the free subliminal videos, or the Secret Course, or even the simple Manifesting Cards.

But guess what?

Without motivation, no tool can work for you.

You have to actually watch the subliminal video in order for it to have a chance to imprint on your subconscious mind.   You would have to actually read the Secret Course and practice what it teaches.

I think one of the reasons that the Manifesting Cards are so successful for people is because it is quick and easy to use, so it does not require as much motivation, but still….  like any tool, if you don’t use it, it can’t work.

Exercise equipment that you never use, can not get you into shape.

I hope you will make this year different from all the years past, and that you check out Your 2010 Success and truly make this year different.

I wish you the best of success in 2010.

Warmest Regards,

- John Derrick

PS – Try to keep a positive attitude.  So what if you quit smoking for 60 days and started back up?  At least you took the burden off of your body for 60 days…  and next time you will do even better.

So what if you lost 20 lbs but put most of it back during the holidays.  Now you know you can do it!  Not to mention that good you did your body when that weight was off and you know how good being thinner felt so it is even more likely that you will accomplish it again.

As long as you stay motivated and keep moving forward, it doesn’t matter how slow your progress is, everyday you are 1 day closer to your goals.

As my 7 year old, Declan,  loves to say  “Never give up, never surrender!”
(He picked that up from the movie Galaxy Quest)

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When things in your life seem almost too much to handle, when 24 hours in
a day are not enough, remember the mayonnaise jar and the two cups of
coffee.

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A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him. When the class began, wordlessly, he picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls.
He then asked the students if the jar was full. They agreed that it was.

The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles rolled into the open areas between the golf balls. He then asked the students again if the jar was full. They agreed it was.

The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up everything else. He asked once more if the jar was full. The students responded with a unanimous “yes”.

The professor then produced two cups of coffee from under the table and poured the entire contents into the jar, effectively filling the empty space between the sand. The students laughed.

“Now,” said the professor, as the laughter subsided, ” I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life.

The golf balls are the important things in life. Your God, your family, your children, your health, your friends, and your favorite passions: things that if everything else was lost and only they remained, your life would still be full.

The pebbles are the other things that matter like your job, your house, and your car.
The sand is everything else: the small stuff.

“If you put the sand into the jar first,” he continued, “there is no room for the pebbles or the golf balls. The same goes for life. If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff, you will never have room for the things that are important to you. Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness.

Play with your children. Take time to get medical checkups. Take your partner out to dinner. Play another 18. There will always be time to clean house and fix the disposal.

Take care of the golf balls first; the things that really matter. Set your priorities. The rest is just sand.

One of the students raised her hand and inquired what the coffee represented. The professor smiled. “I’m glad you asked. It just goes to show you that no matter how full your life may seem, there’s always room for a couple of cups of coffee with a friend.”