If you’re an older sister, you know that you’ll do just about anything for your little sister. I was lucky enough to be blessed with an older sister and two younger sisters. Unlike other siblings, our sisterly-affection was delayed until we were a bit older. That being said, I want to openly apologize for all the times I pulled their hair and slammed the door on their little fingers when we were younger. Now that we are more mature, I never want to see my sisters struggle or be upset, even though that may be unavoidable. Although my advice may be at times unwanted, I feel partially responsible to share these little pieces of wisdom with them.

1. Spend time with family. Your friends and going out may seem like the center of the universe, but most times a night in with family is better than anything.
2. Everything negative is temporary. If you're going through a tough time, just remember that there are better times to come. Whether you have to work on it yourself or wait for them to come on their own.
3. Learn the difference between having fun and being trashy. You never want to be known as the liability of the group, rather someone everyone wants to be around.
4. Know your limits. This goes for everything: work, school, drinking. You know yourself, don't push it.
5. You'll get your heart broken by a guy in high school. It'll suck, but just remember, he'll probably grow up to have a beer belly anyways and you always have me!
6. Girlfriends are your other sisters. They always come before the guy and when they call at 3am you better answer.
7. Don't let anyone take advantage of your kindness. You and I both know that you're a genuine person with a pure heart, but people will be quick to take advantage of it.
8. You can only change yourself. Don't waste your energy trying to change others.
9. Make sure you stay educated. It's not funny or cute to be unintelligent, trust me.
10. Don't say anything behind someone's back that you wouldn't say to their face. No matter how opinionated you may be, you wouldn't want it done to you.
11. People change and grow. You will and your friends will, too. Grow together or grow apart, just know that the ones who grow with you are here forever.
12. Admit to and apologize for your faults. This is a very mature skill to possess, some people will never have this trait. Although saying you’re sorry may sometimes feel like the most difficult thing in the world, it is always worth it in the end.
13. Put at least half of every paycheck into savings. I've been working since 16 and have nothing to prove of it. Put the money out of sight out of mind.
14. Always buy the shoes. I may have a shoe addiction, but you can never have too many pairs and your feet are the only thing that stay the same size forever.
15. Keep cash on you at all times. Whether it's $5 or $20, you never know when you may have to split the check or need emergency money(for those shoes).
16. Stay active and feed your body good food. Common knowledge, I know, but you'd be surprised how fast the extra 20 pounds packs on.
17. Spend your money on your moisturizer, not your face soap. I promise you a simple Dove soap bar and water will do the trick of washing off your makeup and keeping your skin clear.
18. Learn from your mistakes and own them. This will make you a stronger person with a clear conscience.
19. Try to stay away from getting caught up in social media. I know it's not easy today, but putting down the phone will help you in so many ways.
20. Find a positive spin to everything. No one likes a negative Nancy.
21. Exert happiness. People notice when you're happy and confident, which makes them want to be around you. Make it a point when you wake up every day to be grateful that you did.