The 20 Things with the Highest Return on Life

1. Exercise for 30 minutes every day (The Lancet)

2. Ensure 7-9 hours of sleep (The Sleep Revolution)

3. Read one book every week (Yale University)

4. Learn a new skill every year (Max Planck Institute)

5. Meditate for 20 minutes every morning (Massachusetts General Hospital)

6. Eat more colorful fruits and vegetables (New England Journal)

7. Meet 3 friends every week (Harvard University)

8. Write a gratitude journal before bed (University of California)

9. Save 20% of your salary (Warren Buffett)

10. Post your goals on the refrigerator (Dominican University)

11. Take a walk in the park on weekends (Exeter University)

12. Count to 10 before speaking when angry (Carnegie Foundation)

13. Set your phone to black and white mode (Stanford Attention Research Institute)

14. Volunteer once a month (University of Michigan)

15. Try unfamiliar routes (Psychologist)

16. Write a weekly summary (Wharton School of Business)

17. Smile before answering the phone (University of California)

18. Keep only one credit card (Credit Report)

19. Write a journal when stressed (Trauma Therapy Expert)

20. Leave your phone in the living room at night (University of Pennsylvania Behavioral Lab)

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