7 simple ways to improve your life

We all want to be happy, healthy people who live meaningful lives, but we don't always know how to do it. The truth is, improving your life is simpler than you might think. Seriously.  

• Try out these seven simple actions. They're straight from the Bible and they've worked for thousands of years. They'll work for you too.

• 1. Pray when you feel like worrying

  Worry is a waste of time and mental energy. Jesus taught a lot about this (because He knew we would be prone to worrying). When you feel like worrying, let it be a trigger to pray instead. "Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done." Philippians 4:6

• 2. Stay silent when you feel like complaining

  Complaining, like worrying, is a waste of time and is unpleasant for both the complainer and the listener. Just like you learned in Kindergarten, "When you don't have anything nice to say...