Think back to your childhood days when you were more carefree and everything seemed to come easier. You never worried about impressing the people around you, but rather all that you were concerned with was daydreaming about indulging in your wildest fantasies about your future. Whether you wanted to be an astronaut, a doctor, a lawyer, a ballerina, or President of the United States, nothing seemed to be too far out of reach. Well, as you grew up some things remained the same, but some things did change. You probably still daydream about the life you hope to live but now it is about the type of parent and spouse you hope to be, the occupational successes you hope to achieve, and the overall attitude and outlook that you have about life. But, the biggest difference between you now and your childhood self is that you have a harder time believing in yourself. I am here to remind you that your future is bright and that those dreams you used to believe in when you were young, are not too far away.
1. Stop taking things too personally; it is not always personal.
2. Nothing bad ever came from eating another slice of pizza. Order the pizza.
3. You have dreams; do not give up on them.
4. Push others to follow their dreams too.
5. Do not give up because something does not work out right away. Keep trying.
6. Mistakes teach you many lessons and make you better. Do not let them make you bitter.
7. Take advantage of every moment you have with the people who love you. You never know when it will be the last.
8. Say “yes” more often.
9. Take risks, live on the edge.
10. It is okay to have too much fun. Life is not meant to be taken too seriously all the time.
11. Want the cookie? Eat the dang cookie.
12. Do not let others silence you because they have a different point of view.
13. Live each day as if it is going to be the best day of your life. You never know what miracles are on the horizon.
14. Forgive the people who told you that you were not enough. They obviously do not know what they were talking about.
15. Trust yourself.
16. Whatever grudge you are holding, let go of it. It happened and now it is time to move on.
17. Forgive the people that disliked you for no reason. You are better than that and do not need people in your life who do not see your value.
18. Love what you see when you look in the mirror.
19. When an opportunity comes, take advantage of it. Nothing amazing ever happened from sitting around and waiting without taking action.
20. Love the life you live.
21. If you do not wake up happy to go to work, find a better job; one that you love.
22. It is OK to be scared, but do not let your fears cripple you or hold you back.
23. Always have faith in yourself and your capabilities. Strive beyond even what you think you are capable of and you will be pleasantly surprised with yourself.
