Sharon Lipinski - 365 Ways to Live Generously: Simple Habits for a Life Thats Good for You and for Others

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365 Ways to Live Generously: Simple Habits for a Life Thats Good for You and for Others 2017 by Sharon Lipinski.

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Names: Lipinski, Sharon, author.

Title: 365 ways to live generously : simple habits for a life thats good for

you and for others / Sharon Lipinski.

Other titles: Three hundred sixty-five ways to live generously

Description: First Edition. | Woodbury : Llewellyn Worldwide, Ltd, 2017. |

Includes bibliographical references.

Identifiers: LCCN 2016039556 (print) | LCCN 2016044080 (ebook) | ISBN

9780738749600 | ISBN 9780738751313 (ebook)

Subjects: LCSH: Generosity.

Classification: LCC BJ1533.G4 L57 2017 (print) | LCC BJ1533.G4 (ebook) | DDC

179/.9dc23

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Dedication

To my mother, who taught me how to give

Contents

Taking the First Step; Benefits of Mindfulness ; Boundaries, Part 1; Boundaries, Part 2; Function of Gratitude; Value of Simplicity; Role of Philanthropy

Thoughtless Habits; What Is Mindfulness?; What s Your Impact ?; In Control; Undeserved Gifts; Short Life in a Very Old World; Month 1 Giving Challenge: Homelessness

Triggers; Limits of Mindfulness; Loving Requires Giving; A Feeling of Belonging; Ask a Better Question ; Importance of Nature; Money vs. Time

Plan for Success by Planning for Failure; Raisin Meditation; Introverts vs. Extroverts; Self-Confidence; Who Inspires You? ; The Necessity Drawer; Giving Time

Use Rewards; Wash a Bowl; Tools for Introverts; What Is Happiness?; A Cure for Affluenza; More Money; Giving Money

Day 30: Monthly Check-In

Variety Is the Spice of Life; Loving Kindness Meditation; Shyness; Your Eulogy; Memory Stacking; Curate Your Time; Month 2 Giving Challenge: Seniors

The Four Steps to Creating a Habit; Meditating with Kids; The Definition of Connection; Perseverance; Thank-You Spree; Where Do You Live?; No Such Thing as a Small Do nation

How Long Does It Take to Make a Habit?; Simple Breathing Meditation; The Benefits of Relationship; Fake It Until You Become It; Gratitude with Kids; The Linen Closet; Be Like Batman

The Family Doesnt Want to Change, Part 1; The Meditation Habit; The Risks of Not Connecting; Negative Self-Talk; Simple Pleasures; Money Can Buy Happiness; Its Working!

Day 60: Monthly Check-In

The Family Doesnt Want to Change, Part 2; A Successful Meditation; Be Selfish; I Love You!; Everything Is a Miracle; Your Brain Is for Processing; Month 3 Giving Challenge: Pets

One Habit at a Time; Where Should You Meditate?; Good for You and Good for Others; Forgive Yourself, Step 1; Gratitude Letter; Discover Something Unusual; How Much Should I Donate?

What Are You Eating?; Three Skills of Meditation; Giving at Work; Forgive Yourself, Step 2; Whose Shoulders Are You Standing On?; Your Clothes Closet; Your Donation Rules

My Favorite Food Advice; Meditation Eases Physical Pain; Pay Attention; Forgive Yourself, Step 3; Good Morning; The Advertising Affliction; How to Say No

Day 90: Monthly Check-In

Health vs. Weight; Excuses; Enlist Support; Feeling Important; Good Night; No Dinging; Month 4 Giving Challenge: Environment

Food Doesnt Fix That; Meditation Improves Focus; Celebrate Their Success; The Desired Things; Gratitude Stroll; Dont Just Do Something, Sit There; Giving with Kids: Guiding Principles

To Cook or Not to Cook?; Greeting Yourself with Friendliness; Takers; Let Your Light Shine; What Do You Have?; Purse or Wallet; Giving with Kids: In Practice

The Essential Pantry; Prayer vs. Meditation; Matching Giving and Taking; Shit Happens; Unhistoric Acts; Your Brain on Scarcity; Charity Research, Level 1: Orientation

Day 120: Monthly Check-In

Picky Eaters; Different Types of Meditation; Checking In; Repetition; Things You Dont Have to Worry About; Daily Routine; Month 5 Giving Challenge: Education

Willpower Will Fail; Pain Journal; Appreciate; Pamper Yourself; Anonymous Kindness; Take a Walk; Charity Research, Level 2: Reputation Research

Whats Stopping You?; Physical Pain Meditation; Powerful Body Language; Feedback Loops; Mothers; Papers; Charity Research, Level 3: Impact Evaluation

Bulk It Up; Emotional Pain Meditation; Five-Minute Favor; Role Models; Gratitude Rampage; Humility; Charity Research, Level 4: Financial Research

Day 150: Monthly Check-In

The Right Diet; Practice with Physical Pain; Get Curious; Something New; Fathers; Get Things Done; Month 6 Giving Challenge: Food Bank

Try a New Veggie; Dig a Well; The Wrong People; Prepared for Anything; Thank Your Body; Discover Something New about Something You Already Know; Calling the Charity

Just Say No Once; Walking Meditation; Send a Card; Three Words; Even Cancer Has Gifts; Simplicity with Kids; The Overhead Ratio Myth

Energy for Life; Mindful Eating; Cluster Giving; Be Proud ; Stormy Waters; Memories; How Do You Feel about Money?

Day 180: Monthly Check-In

Breaking Bad (Habits); Shhhhh; Judging; Desire; Gadget Gratitude; A Pale Blue Dot; Month 7 Giving Challenge: Social Justice

Water Is Life; Physical Body Impermanence Meditation; Following Up; Better Than Perfect; Wisdom; The Oldest Living Things; Respecting Their Dignity

Liquid Sugar Loop; Mini Meditations; More Than This; Shame Is a Vampire; Freedom; Your Kitchen; Double Your Donation