The younger generations have an infamous reputation of being disrespectful and unpleasant. It is our duty as new parents to turn that around. I have a lot I want to teach my girls but here are 30 things I want to be sure not to forget...
1. "Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You." - Dr. Seuss
Be yourself, because at the end of the day all you have is yourself. So make yourself into someone you love, enjoy and admire.
2. Life is not a race. There is always going to be someone better than you and someone worse off than you. Embrace it, don't let yourself be overcome by comparison.
3. Don't stress. But if you do... Keep in mind that if something is bothering you that much you need to decide if you can change it or not. If you can, then fix it so there isn't a reason to stress. If not, accept it because no matter how much you stress what will be, will be.
4. Don't blame god for your troubles. He doesn't give more to one person or another, he simply guides you. If you disobey, consequences will arise.
5. Always do what's right, even if everyone else is doing what's wrong. More often than not, the hardest thing and the right thing are the same. In the end, doing what's right will be the easy way out. You may not understand now, but you will, with time.
6. Set goals. And accomplish them. Make then measurable and achievable. Even the small goal met feels like the biggest victory.
7. Things will happen, and you'll wonder why. Just know that, it will all make sense someday. It's just waiting for it to make sense that's the hard part.
8. Nothing. Absolutely nothing. Can make me stop loving you!
9. Be loyal. To yourself, your family and you friends. Loyalty is the most sacred thing you could have in a relationship, yet is easy to forget. Don't forget, always treat people the way you want to be treated.
10. Honesty, really is, the best policy. If your not honest, karma will bite you in the butt.
11. If you can't tell me about it, you probably shouldn't be doing it. If you have to hide anything from anyone, then that's your sign to not do it.
12. There's no such thing as a little white lie. That little white lie gets followed up by other lies... Making it a huge lie.
13. Care about your credit. Unfortunately, you will need credit at some point in your life. Whether it's to buy a house or car, or to prove your worth at a company.
14. Always find time and money to do good for others. Someday you may need someone to help you.
15. Don't judge others. As hard as it is in society, don't do it. You will never really know the full story until you lived in their shoes.
16. Do what makes you happy not what makes others happy.
17. Beauty is more than perfect make-up and flawless hair. It's about attitude, presence and body image. Don't ever let anyone tell you that you aren't beautiful. You are, you absolutely are.
18. Always dream. Without dreams, you will stay right where you are in life.
19. Find confidence in yourself. You won't always be happy with your body image or feel unbelievably joyful but it's important to believe in yourself and who you are.
20. Love and be loved. In that exact order. You must love yourself before you can love anyone else. Once you've done that, don't hold it all in. Find someone to love that loves you just as much.
21. Do things for yourself. You'll feel pride, and accomplishment. Those are things no one else cando for you.
22. You'll make mistakes, but they are only considered mistakes if you don't learn from them. If you do, they're life lessons.
23. Work hard. That's how you go far in life.
24. Never get too busy making a living that you forget to make a life. Money isn't everything. Though debt will rot your soul. Make good choices but remember that no matter how big your house is, how new your car is, or how big your bank account is. Our graves will always be the same size. Having more or less money makes you no better or worse than the person next to you.
25. Know your worth. Don't ever settle for less than you deserve.
26. Forgive.
27. Don't ever count on someone else to make you happy.
28. Don't wait for things to happen. Make them happen. They'll never get done if your waiting on someone else.
29. Go on vacation, unplugged. There aren't many times in life where we aren't wrapped up in work, school, social media and everyday life. Take advantage of the times you can spend in paradise, on the ski slope, backpacking through Europe... Without any distractions but you, your peers and the journey you've set upon.
30. You are a product of unconditional love. Find a love like ours and don't ever let it go.
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