Throughout my life, I have gotten advice from so many people and that advice stuck with me as I go on this journey of life. I always think about what these people said to me and I am so grateful for everything it has taught me.
"Being yourself builds character..."
My dad constantly reminds me every time I see him, that being yourself builds character. It started out as a joke but then turned into something more important. Being yourself around people and in this world will make you a happier and healthier person. It builds character more than one realizes. I'm focusing on being myself and I can already see the improvement. Who would've thought this little piece of advice would help me get through life.
"When you look at yourself in the mirror, and you know you did the best you could... that's all the matters..."
Another famous piece of advice from my dad that he would always tell me when I was still in high school and even now in college. I would always doubt myself and psych myself out whenever I was taking a test or had a huge project due. After they were done, he would tell me this to make me feel better. As long as I put all the effort I could into doing that task, then that is all that really matters.
"If you start dating a boy, never forget about your friends..."
NEVER EVER EVER forget about your friends when you start dating a boy. My mom would always stress this to me even when I was a little girl. It's exciting and new when you have feelings for a guy and start dating them, but don't forget to have fun with your friends as well. They were there first and will be there for you if something ever happens to you. They are your support system and if you lose them, you lose yourself a bit.
"Live life to the fullest..."
This one is cliché, but it's so important to know this because you do have to live life to the fullest. You can't be scared to take risks and have fun doing it! Our life is so precious and who wants to live it being scared all the time? Do things that excite you but make you nervous all at the same time and have fun doing it.
"Be classy, not trashy..."
It is so funny whenever I hear this, but oddly it works. I want to grow up to be someone that I am proud of; classy and not trashy. This advice makes me giggle, but it's honestly so true. Be someone that you can look back at and smile at instead of someone you wish you weren't. Class will get you so much farther in life than being trash.
"Don't try to please everyone..."
This I have been hearing recently because I am always trying to please other people instead of pleasing myself. I'm the type of person that wants everyone to be proud of me and I do a lot for others. When I can't make someone happy at the time being, I get so defeated and upset even if it is the right thing to do for myself. I have to learn to do what is right for me and focus on that instead of trying so hard to do what makes others happy. I gotta do what feels good for me and I may make mistakes but I'll realize at some point, it was all worth it.
I'm still learning, but having these things that people have told me have a huge impact on my life. I hope that these pieces of advice also help you as well :)
