Do something and be somewhere that has your heart. Do not settle because you think you have to, if you aren’t happy, fix it. You are the only person who has control over your life and you can change your likes, dislikes, hopes and dreams as many times as you want. Maybe you have no idea where your life is headed, but never forget that wherever you end up is exactly where you are meant to be.

Remain as optimistic and accepting as you are now. Do not let the chaos, anger and violence in the world make you bitter. Find peace within yourself and others. Understand that you will not agree with everyone, but not everyone will agree with you either. Look for the best in all that surrounds you and see the potential to make things better.

Always, always believe in yourself. Wake up every morning and tell yourself that you have the power to make a difference. Even if everyone else around you doubts your ability, do not doubt yourself. Know your worth and understand your power to do anything you set your mind to.

On the same note, do not put up with people who try to bring you down. Surround yourself with those who want the best for you, support you endlessly and love you unconditionally. If they do not push you to be your best, they are doing nothing but dragging you down. Do not be afraid to let go and make room for someone better.

Do not stress about relationships. The only thing love should be is beautiful and if it is anything other than that, it isn’t right. Even if all of your friends are settling down and your family keeps asking when it will be your turn, remain patient. What's meant to be will be and your time will come. The single life has its own perks.

Love yourself and all that you have to offer. You are not one half of someone else, but rather, you are the whole of yourself. Go to the gym or don’t. Eat the entire bag of chicken nuggets for dinner, or save some for tomorrow. Spend an hour doing your hair and makeup or go out in what you slept in. Regardless of what you do, make sure you are doing it for you.

Take a deep breath when life gives you more than you can handle and call dad. Listen to him and write down his advice for later. You may not agree with it now, but so far he has always ended up being right. Don’t forget to thank him later, too, and apologize for rolling your eyes at his "old man and outdated" advice. He wants nothing but the best for you.

In fact, make sure to always remind the people in your life how thankful you are for them. Spend as much time as you can with family and friends. They are all that you have in this life. Say, "I love you," "I appreciate you" and "Thank you" as many times as you can. You wouldn’t be where you are without them.

Accept help from others and offer help in return. Don’t try to carry the weight of the world on your shoulders alone. Let people in and let your emotional side out. The walls you have built up don’t always need to be standing in your way. You may be surprised as to what other people have to offer you.

With that, be careful with others' emotions, too. Recognize the walls those around you may have built and be patient in trying to bring them down. Be mindful of what you do with another’s heart, because I know you will never forget what has been done to yours.

Live in the moment and let go of the past. Forgive and forget those who have wronged you. People, including you, make mistakes. Learn from those wrongdoings so that you do not repeat them. Negative energy will never help you grow and there is no point in holding on to something you can never change. What’s done is done, so move forward.

Never become complacent. The world is a big place and there is so much to explore. Go to as many places as you can and learn as much as you can from what is around you. Look for opportunities and take them when they're present. When you stop learning, you stop growing.

Most importantly, never make the plan for your life set in stone, for that is the easiest way to become disappointed. Recognize how uncertain the future is and allow the journey of life to take its course.