Some of these may be pretty obvious do and don't however, everyone has not wrapped their heads around these concepts. I have put together a basic list of do's and don'ts to think about on an everyday basis.
1. DON'T call people ugly.
Yes, this one may be obvious, however, people still do it. Believe me, I know this will always be a way that someone is described but it shouldn't be. So many people struggle with body image issues and self-esteem problems. Calling someone ugly does not help them and in no way does it help you. If anything it should just make you feel worse about yourself because quite honestly, you are a piece of trash for calling someone ugly, especially if you are saying it on behalf of their looks.
2. DO tell your family how thankful you are.
You may think you do, but you will never be able to thank your family as much as they deserved to be. Thank your parents for pushing past all the unnecessary attitude you gave them and for loving you endlessly. Thank your siblings for being there when you needed them and never leaving.
3. DON'T spread hate.
This may sound like the first one, however, this one is broader. We need to work more on supporting and empowering one another. Yes, there is that saying "empowered women empower women," but it doesn't just have to be on women.
Women should support men and men should give the same empowerment back. Don't get me wrong, I agree that women need to raise each other up instead of tear one another down, but if we keep this phrase on just women, then the relationship between and men and women treat each other will not get better. The world is not just men and it is not just women, it is both genders, any gender that someone identifies with. Empower each other instead of solely empowering your own gender.
4. DO care about your mental health.
Believe me, I understand the struggle of your thoughts and how they can tear you down. How you treat others starts with how you treat yourself. If you are having thought after thought racing through your mind, write them down. If you keep them bottled up they are eventually going to suffocate you and leaving feel tortured.
5. DON'T waste time.
Life is short, so don't waste your time stressing over the test you did badly on or the person who won't give you the time of day. The test already happened, you can't change the grade just focus on the next one. Spend your time with people who show they care instead of feeling the need to fight for it. I have said it before but make decisions that will make you happy. Don't live your life in sadness - that's a waste of a life!
6. DO smile.
Find something to smile about every day. If you do that it'll make your days and weeks brighter and so much more positive. You can smile about anything, it doesn't have to be huge! Maybe it's smile that the sun is out or that you saw your friend, they are small but they mean a lot.
