Here’s a simple formula you can memorize: FORD. It’s an acronym for: Family Occupation Recreation Dreams When you meet someone for the first time, ask about their family; people love to talk about that.

Oversleeping. Practice getting out of bed on time. Overthinking. Your mind needs to rest too. Give it a break. Overeating. It makes your mind cloudy. Practice self-control. Clinging to trivial opinions.