Steps to - Save water

1.Install a water meter...

You might be very surprised to find out how much water you are actually using. By installing a water meter you can raise your awareness and consequently reduce your water intake.

2.Check your plumbing for leaks...

Especially leaking toilets and faucets. Fix anything you find leaking. A silent toilet leak could waste from 30 to 500 gallons every day!

3.Take shorter showers...

Install a valve that fits just behind the shower head. These valves are inexpensive and simply screw into place. Turn the water on for long enough to get wet. Then, use the valve to turn the water off while preserving the temperature of the water while you soap up. Turn the water on again to rinse.

4.Catch the cold water that comes out...

While you are waiting for the hot water. Use it to water plants or pour into your toilet reservoir after flushing.  Water from a hot water tank may have more sediment or rust than water from the cold water tank, but is otherwise suitable for drinking. If you use a water filter, you can filter the saved water, and put it in bottles in the refrigerator for drinking water.

5.Turn the tap off...

While you are brushing your teeth, shaving, washing your hands, doing dishes, and so on. Turn the tap off when you shower, too. Get wet, then turn off the water while you soap up. Turn it back on for long enough to rinse. Look for a twist valve that installs behind your shower head to keep the water temperature where you set it while the water is off.

6.Wash full loads...

Wait until you have a full load of clothes before you wash a load. Don't wash a load of clothes just because you want to wear the same pair of pants the next day! When washing your clothes be sure to use the economy mode and this will save you both water and electricity! This goes for dishwashers, too. Load the dishwasher full but not overly full. 

7.Use waste water or gray water...

From the bath, washing machines or dish washing on the garden. If possible, hook up a hose to the outlet on your machine to send the water outside onto your garden. To re-use bath water use a hand-operated Syphon Pump. When hand-washing dishes, rinse the dishes into a container, and empty the container into your garden. 

8.Don't flush every time...

Remember; "If it's yellow let it mellow, if it's brown flush it down."

9.Water the garden and lawn at night... 

Watering at night gives water more time to soak in without added evaporation from the day's heat.

10.Don't over-water...

Don't water any faster than the soil can absorb the water. If water is running off the lawn onto the sidewalk, cut the watering time or divide it into two smaller segments to allow time for the water to absorb.

11.Grow plants with like water needs together...

Sometimes called "hydrozoning," this method simply means that plants are grouped together by water use, so that they can all be watered appropriately.

Steps to - Get in touch with nature

1.Recycle what you have in the closet...   
Go through your closet and try finding pieces that represent nature as if you were it. There is no need to go to expensive stores. Try looking for bracelets and necklaces made from rocks, minerals, and other earth elements. Prefer muted clothes in tones of browns, greens, blues and red Earth colors.
2.Start a nature journal... 
You can buy a simple notebook,or a fancy one. Then just go outside and draw the nature that you see. A really cool thing to do is to get an envelope and glue it or tape it to one of the pages to your notebook, then go outside and collect samples of maybe flower petals, or dried leaves. That's up to you.

3.Find some seeds to plant in your yard... 
If you want to bring some nature indoors, ask the people who work in a garden store what plants can be kept indoors. Ask your neighbors what plants they are growing and if you can take cuttings to strike in your garden.

4.Talk to your friends about nature... 
Instead of talking to them about makeup and skinny jeans, talk to them about your pet, or just the environment.

5.Do some research... 
Record all of the information you find in your nature journal. Maybe print out a couple of pictures, but not too many though because remember we are trying to help the environment here! Consider cutting images out of magazines that nobody wants to read anymore; that way you will be reusing too.

6.Buy stuffed animals to decorate your room... 
Good choices include gorillas, chimpanzees, elephants, monkeys, cheetahs, tigers, whales, pandas. Then display them in your room. You are bringing attention to animals that are endangered in a fun, persuasive and lively way.

Steps to - Tension free life

1.Don't give up your sucess:

Do not give up at the first hurdle! While it isn't sensible to pursue an idea or project that will not take off despite your best efforts, no-one got anywhere in life by giving up at the first downfall. If you want something badly enough and have the skills required to pull it off, you can often do so with nothing but hard work and determination. And the harder it is to achieve the better you will feel when you do...

2.Strive for perfection:

If you are going to bother doing something do it well! Mediocre efforts won’t make you proud, so do your best in every way. Cook from scratch, decorate according to instructions (preparation is key!) and do your job to the best of your ability. Invest as much time in nurturing your children when they are young as you can; you will never get those years back, and soon enough they will refuse to listen to anything you have to say.

3. Be true to yourself at all times:

Who cares what anyone else thinks? You may be surprised... Many people are inhibited or feel they are being scrutinised by others. Young adults, especially, seek to fit in and to be approved of by their peers. We should celebrate our differences! Don’t follow the crowd: be creative - dare to be different. Despite what people might say, they often respect and admire ‘individuals’. Speak your mind clearly but without causing unnecessary offence. We are not responsible for people’s reactions to our opinions, but we are responsible for how we convey our thoughts. Be diplomatic but steadfast.

4. Treat others respect:

When you treat people nicely they usually reciprocate; otherwise, they are probably best avoided. Treat people in the way you would like to be treated (always asking permission regarding anything kinky!), and do your best to make people feel good about themselves. Everyone has the right to an opinion - do not try to force your views on others. Consider your neighbours (locally and globally) and try to live your life without disrupting the lives of others or causing anyone harm.

5. Enjoy the pleasures of the without guilt:

The body is a wonderful gift, and it should be enjoyed without any negative feelings, whether they were brought about by what a parent once said, what the church caused you to believe when you were young, or because of negative self-body-image. Our bodies do not need to experience an orgasm in order to cause a pregnancy, and we do not require a partner in order to orgasm. Sex, therefore, is not just about making babies; it is about being close to someone, and releasing stress, and generating hormonal changes that help keep the mind happy and the body healthy. Safe sex should be enjoyed as frequently as possible. Do not allow anyone to tell you any different!

6. Find a job you love:

You will probably be happier doing a job you love for less money than one you hate that pays far more. And there is a job out there that you would love – you just may not have considered or even heard of it. We spend most of our adult lives at work; it is crazy to choose a job that you do not genuinely bounce out of bed feeling happy to do. Be inventive; consider working for yourself, or retraining in an entirely different field. The world is a far smaller place than it was a decade or two ago, and the Internet has created many interesting opportunities. Don’t settle for something that makes you miserable. You deserve better than that.

7. Forgive yourself when you make a mistake:

We all make mistakes or, even worse, knowingly do something ‘wrong’ or 'bad,’ that makes us feel terrible. Some people do truly terrible things, but the vast majority do not. Psychological research has shown that we are far more critical of ourselves than other people are, and that we expect to be judged far more harshly than we would judge others in the same position. Let yourself off. Start afresh and give yourself a break; to have recognised you did something wrong means that you have a moral compass and that your conscience is working just fine. Applaud yourself - there are many people who wouldn't have noticed...

8. Take everything you hear and read with a pinch of salt:

Remember that most newspapers and television broadcasters are not independent, and that people have their own motivations for saying/writing things. These may be political, financial, or sentimental, but they are usually not worth getting excited about. Whilst we should try to be aware of events going on in the world around us, and play whatever part we can in making the world a better place, it is foolish to allow negative news and gossip to affect our daily lives. The media feeds us stories to provoke reactions, and politicians say whatever they must to gains votes, money, power, etc.

Steps to - happy life

Many people lack true happiness, or lead un fulfilling lives. This kind of deep dissatisfaction can eventually lead to depression, relationship break-down, etc. Unfortunately, there isn't a magic wand that can guarantee happiness. However, here are eleven steps that will help you live a happier, more fulfilling life.

 1. Learn to laugh at yourself...

This is easier said than done, but once achieved you will wish you had done it sooner. When life is getting you down, and things are going wrong, see the comedic value in the situation. See yourself from the 'God perspective' - if you perceive your struggles in context they are usually pretty damn funny. Taking yourself too seriously creates unnecessary pressure. Life doesn't always go your way - plans fail, you mess things up, and people screw you over. But you're still here...

2. Invest in memories...

This is difficult advice for anyone accustomed to the Western lifestyle. We love to consume, and often value possessions over experience, but life can be so exciting if you stop shopping and start living. And experience helps develop character. Buy only what you need, and spend whatever you have spare on enjoying yourself.

3. Face your fears...

Fear cripples people – fear of failure, fear of success, fear of being alone, fear of letting go and loving with all your heart; these are all fears that stop people living the lives they dream of. Facing your fears is not easy, but life has a funny way of forcing you to, should you not willingly take up the challenge. Do it. Feel it. Face it. Then proceed swiftly to freedom and happiness!

Steps to - stand out above the work

Do you feel like one in a million at work ? and not in a good way? When you run into your boss in the hallway, do you get the impression she isn't sure who you are? Are the juicy projects always going to someone else?

If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, you need to raise your work profile. Here are some tips to get you started.

1. Listen more than you talk...

If you offer an opinion, suggestion, comment or question at every opportunity, soon people will run away when they see you coming. Remember when you were in college and there was always one smart-aleck who, when the class was asked, "Are there any more questions?" would shoot his hand in the air and hold the class up? Don't be that student in the boardroom. If you listen carefully and confine yourself to intelligent and to the-point remarks, you'll end up looking smarter than most of the people in the room. And when you do have something to say, everyone will listen.

2. Meetings aren't for airing dirty laundry...

If you have a problem or gripe with someone, bring it to his or her attention privately. When you point fingers or air departmental problems in a group setting, you (a) blindside the person you're complaining about, and (b) have just about ruined your chances for a peaceful resolution. Besides, the next time you make a mistake, that person will fall all over himself to make sure to bring it up in a large meeting just to watch you squirm.

3. Try to catch people doing something right...

Whether boss, co-worker or subordinate, people love to be told they're doing a good job. You don't have to turn into Eddie Haskell to be aware of opportunities to compliment someone. Keep it short, low-key and honest. It's even better if you can pass the compliment to someone else. "Hey, boss, Jim was a huge help to us on the Acme project ? he made some suggestions that should save us $20,000." What are the chances that the boss is going to mention it to Jim the next time he sees him? Pretty good.

4. Know when to hold 'em and know when to fold 'em...

Pick your battles. If you've made the best case you can for doing something a certain way and the boss decides to do it Sally's way, smile and go along (unless doing it Sally's way is going to send you to jail). If your way really is better, people will remember that when Sally folds like a cheap card table. When you do decide to keep fighting to do it your way, make sure it's something worth fighting for and not just because you can't stand to lose. If you only start a war when the stakes are high you have a better chance of coming out on top than if you try to fight every low-level skirmish like Sherman going through Atlanta.

5. Don't hide your mistakes...

As soon as it becomes apparent that something has gone wrong, take it to your boss and be upfront about what happened. Have a plan laid out to correct the problem and limit the fallout. You should be able to tell the boss that you've already put the recovery in motion and exactly what the final outcome will be. The key here is to accept the blame without hand wringing or whining and pointing fingers at your subordinates or other departments. You take the responsibility, and then you take the lead in fixing it.