CONTENTS
Introduction: Living a Life that Really Matters
Keeping Track of Life Manifesto
PART ONE: Creating Lasting Connections
Fill the Spaces with the Songs of Life
Fill the Spaces with Connective Silence
Fill the Spaces with the Sound of Hope
Hands Free Life Habit Builder 1: Taking Off the Ticking Clock
Surrender Control to Be Free of Past Mistakes
Surrender Control to Broaden Future Opportunities
Surrender Control to Fulfill Your Life’s Purpose
Hands Free Life Habit Builder 2: Opening Clenched Fists
Build a Foundation through Listening
Build a Foundation through Lifelines
Build a Foundation through Faith
Hands Free Life Habit Builder 3: The Best Ten Minutes
HABIT 4: TAKE THE PRESSURE OFF
Take the Pressure Off so Others May Too
Take the Pressure Off to Live Life Fully
Take the Pressure Off to Embrace Good Enough for Today
Hands Free Life Habit Builder 4: Making Today Matter
See What Is Good to Nurture Inner Gifts
See What Is Good to Gain Perspective
See What Is Good to Become a Noticer
Hands Free Life Habit Builder 5: Glimmers of Goodness
Give What Matters to Play Again
Give What Matters to Gift a Moment
Give What Matters to Ease the Pain
Hands Free Life Habit Builder 6: Offering a Piece of Yourself
PART THREE: Protecting What Matters
Establish Boundaries to Protect Innocence
Establish Boundaries to Protect Relationships
Establish Boundaries to Protect Moments
Hands Free Life Habit Builder 7: Hands Free House Rules
Leave a Legacy to Grasp Simple Joys
Leave a Legacy to Inspire a Future Generation
Leave a Legacy of Self-Kindness
Hands Free Life Habit Builder 8: The Presence Pledge
HABIT 9: CHANGE SOMEONE’S STORY
Change Someone’s Story by Responding with Empathy
Change Someone’s Story by Opening Your Arms
Change Someone’s Story by Taking the First Step
Hands Free Life Habit Builder 9: The Six-Second Challenge
The Ultimate Hands Free Life Habit Builder: If I Live to Be 100