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- Practice gratitude daily. It helps put things in perspective.
- Always work for personal growth and self-enhancement.
- The only things that you regret are the things that you didn’t do.
- Don’t aim for perfection. Often it prevents you from starting many things. Work to a point of self-satisfaction, and then if needed take it higher level.
- Break goals into small steps. Ask yourself “what is the one things step I can take right now, to move this forward?”
- Don't worry about the "how". When you set on a journey not only is the destination not visible, the route isn't visible either. As long as you can keep seeing the path, keep going.
- Trust that in the journey of life, you are exactly where you need to be right now.
- Surround yourself with people who bring out the best in you.
- If you don’t put yourself first, don’t expect others too.
- Try to make yourself your own best friend. Speak to yourself with, love and compassion.
- Let go of pre-conditioned limiting beliefs and values that no longer serve you.
- Different folks, different strokes. There is always place in the world for your personal “take” on things.
- Believe in abundance. There is lots to go around. The more you give, the more you get.
- Don't be afraid to ask for help. People generally care and want to help.
- Figure out what things, activities, and experiences bring you joy, and then fill yourself with them.
- Start the next day with intent. Decide what you intend to do the next day, but allow for some flexibility.
- Set boundaries for yourself, and for every relationship you have. Be consistent and respect those boundaries
- Spend time in nature.
- Allow yourself to have fun. There are “no qualifiers” to let you enjoy yourself.
- Do small things that make an impact on other people’s lives.
- Allow yourself to connect emotionally with family and friends. Put your devices down.
- Don't keep agreeing to things you don't want to do. It ends up building resentment within and makes you bitter.
- Be productive and do things that bring you satisfaction.
- Creating things with your hands is very satisfying.
- Everyone has their own struggles, so refrain from judging people.
- Barista’s at Starbucks can’t get my name right, so I have to change it every time I go (thought I’ll throw that in there too).
- Become aware of your thoughts, your actions, and your reactions.
- Watch funny movies. Relax and lighten up.
- Listen to inspirational material. Music, podcasts, lectures etc. Get motivation daily.
- Be proactive in your daily and long-term goals.
- Be your own admirer.
- Accept yourself. Accept yourself, as you are, with your faults and shortcomings; without judgment.
- Respect and then love yourself. You're on a journey, and you did your best with what you had and what you knew.
- Forgive yourself and others.
- I sleep talk, and once I helped my daughter with her homework while sleep talking! (it’s true).
- Don’t stoop beneath a certain level. Maintain your dignity.
- Travel often.
- Make time to spend with your family and plan activities that everyone enjoys together.
- Being young is overrated.
- There is a certain contentment with maturity, and shedding of unnecessary layers. Enjoy it.
