I've noticed that a lot of the time that I have become a beacon of advice for some of my friends either back in my hometown or at college. I am not sure how useful the advice that I give actually is, but nonetheless, here is a list of 12 random, cheesy, and useful advice that I hope that you (and to be honest, I) take to heart
1. Be Happy, not just content. There is a clear difference of liking the direction you are walking in and loving the journey that path is taking you.
2. Live for now, not for tomorrow. Do what makes you happy now. It doesn't matter what you want to do if you don't have the chance to actually do it.
3. Don't settle...both with people or goals. You will get more if you dream more. That's just a fact.
4. Hang out with people who make you a better person. Don't treat people as a first priority if they treat you as their last option.
5. Don't be afraid to be loved. Sometimes, it's hard to open up with new people...and I have major problems in that department, but sometimes it's nice to know people will be there.
6. Start the day or week with something you love to do. Especially in college where stress is omnipresent, it's always good to have a little of positive in your life.
7. Compliment people! Don't fake compliment anyone, but when people deserve a little credit, don't hold back on it! It makes people happy!
8. Make goals but also achieve them. There is no better feeling when you do something that you have had on your bucket list for years! So don't wait years to accomplish things you can do in less time.
9. See the good in the world. Yes, life can seem like it's dull and horrifying, but if we only the negatives in ourselves and the places around us, it only makes us feel as if we are not good enough. And believe me, you are good enough.
10. Look after yourself. Mental health is a big part of being able to deal with the everyday things, but it is also the hardest. The hardest step can be admitting when you need help. But it can also be the best decision you ever made.
11. Laugh once a day. It brightens up your day and causes you to live longer, so win win!
12. Listen to every side of the story. It's hard to be in someone's shoes when you really don't know what they are dealing with. However, the best thing is to just be there, listen, and don't judge whatever they have to say. Sometimes, more than advice, people just don't want to be alone with their troubles.
There are so many important pieces of advice (although cheesy), but you just need to know that people affect the ones around you. So, use your powers for good, and nobody can stop you from being the best person you can be!
