1. Laughing is the best possible catharsis.
So try to find humor in everyday life.
2. You won't click with everyone. And that's okay!
3. Let people do nice things for you sometimes.
Sometimes people just want to do nice things for you without expecting anything in return. So let them. You can always do something nice for them without expecting anything in return later on if you really want to.
4. Failure is not the end of the world.
You can always do better and be better. Keep trying.
5. Not everyone is going to like you.
Some people will dislike you for no real reason, that doesn't (necessarily) reflect on you at all. The sooner you accept that, the happier you will be.
6. Create some time in your schedule that is devoted to doing nothing.
There is no end goal and time cannot be spent answering emails, scrolling through social media, or folding laundry.
7. You can never know enough.
Take some time to engage in thoughtful conversations, read as much as you can, and watch something other than that Coronation Street marathon.
8. You were meant to be in this world. Never take this life for granted.
9. Learn to express yourself using whatever outlet suits you best.
It may take some time to develop, but you’ll get there.
10. Admit when you're wrong and always apologize if needed.
People like it when others are real with them and will respect you for it (even if they don't forgive you immediately).
11. Your card is going to decline on a $5 purchase at K-Mart at least once. It's okay. It happens to all everyone.
12. Life is too short to put on a façade for someone else.
Wear what you want to wear, listen to what you want to listen to, and be the person you want to be.
13. Take the time to pick the college you want. Not the one your parents want, not the one your significant other wants; the one you want to go to.
14. Letting go of old friends isn’t always sad.
Part of growing up is figuring out who’s worth keeping in your life. There just isn’t as much time when you’re an adult to have packs and packs of friends, and losing touch with some only make you realize the caliber of friends you want to keep. Some friends aren’t meant to be best friends. And that doesn’t have to be sad.
15. Write. Write everything. Keep a journal and scream out your thoughts.
16. Don't be a bitch, whether or not you think you can justify it.
Kindness is crucial. You never know someone’s full history, so offer up a nice gesture to everyone you encounter.
17.Sometimes, the only way you're going to learn is by screwing up. It's inevitable.
18. Self-pity is a heck of an enemy.
Self-pity is utterly crippling, and it’s been my enemy for a good portion of my adult life. It’s hard to get rid of it, but it’s a worthwhile endeavor. Laughing helps. Learning how to keep yourself from succumbing to the beast of self-pity is a huge weapon in your adulting arsenal.
19. Don't keep things bottled in.
20. Be careful who you trust your heart to (romantically or platonically).
Most people have motives to earn your trust.
21. Social media blackout days are good for the soul.
Take a day once a week and limit your social media use! You really don’t need to be a slave to the cell phone, and your brain will thank you for it. It just slows everything down and puts things into sharper focus. Be in the moment.
22. Be grateful with what you have.
23. Nothing in this world is permanent.
The good times won’t last forever, so cherish them while they’re here. The bad ones won’t either, so learn what you can in the moment, and know they’ll pass with time.
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