1. People are just people.

One way or another you're going to run into disagreements. Avoiding conflict isn't the answer because in the end that just makes it worse. Compromise and understanding are almost always on the horizon when you approach issues rationally and kindly. People are more reasonable than you would ever expect.

2. Everything will work out the way it's supposed to be.

Yeah, this ones hard to actually come to terms with. But if you've experienced this one enough, you know that there are things that you just can't control. And in my opinion, it's easier to accept that things will work out rather than constantly fighting/worrying about what the future holds.

3. Figuring out how to communicate kindly is very important.

Kindness is key. Sometimes that means remaining calm in a situation where you'd rather not. Sometimes that means silently extending a hand when you'd rather not. Sometimes that means just simply listening and hearing things from their perspective.

People will come to respect you if you are willing to listen and put in a little extra time.

4. Most of the time even if you're technically right, it's better to be generous than correct.

Sometimes (most of the time) generosity goes unnoticed because it's what's expected. And even when expectations are exceeded (by your standards), you may feel unappreciated.

But recognition (although nice) is not what we're after here. It's making something better for someone else because that's what you would want if you were them.

5. Hard work will get noticed one way or another.

Putting in an extra hour here and there makes a big difference. As creepy as it sounds, people are always watching--how you assert yourself and what you do with your time.

Let me also say that you never know who is watching. Your actions may affect someone or something you never intended to touch. And those moments, although rare and far between, are always worth it.

6. Time to yourself is a good thing.

Time alone especially as you grow older, becomes rare because the more life you experience (usually), the more things you'll be getting involved in. Along the way, it's easy to forget about the things you once enjoyed because business becomes addicting. Don't let yourself forget.

7. Filling your schedule with constant business is not the answer to your problems.

Yeah, no. Don't do it. Business will only distract you from dealing with your problems and avoiding the conflict only puts more pressure on you as your problems continue to pile up. Take the time to think about your life although you may not want to.

8. You don't have the power to change anybody. The only person who has that capability is them.

People aren't our personal projects because honestly we all need to work on only ourselves. For ourselves and by ourselves.

Although you're presence can influence someone's choices and perspectives, it can't fix whatever it is you're searching for. You can only love yourself and others as they are.

9. Be okay with figuring out not only who you are but with who other people are as well (people can surprise you--whether good or bad).

Finding yourself requires being broken here and there. And sometimes being broken involves finding out what you need to work on. And when you're on this path, sometimes you find things out about other people that you never would have known. Take it in and move on.

10. Worrying doesn't change anything (although it seems like it might :p).

I'm a worrier. Always have been. When I get a thought in my head, it's hard to get it out. I know worrying changes nothing about the results. (Hint: constantly working on this one.)

11. Don't forget to give yourself credit.

There's a happy medium with this one. It is so incredibly easy to either give yourself wayyyy too much credit or none at all. When you come to understand yourself a little bit more, it becomes easier to recognize that you also deserve the credit you give other people. Treating yourself every once and a while is a good thing.