1. your life is about you and no one else. do things because you want to, not because it’s what everyone else is doing
2. don’t ever be ashamed of yourself
3. it’s okay not to be okay
4. dance like no one is watching... it’s much more fun that way
5. the sooner you love yourself, the sooner you’re happier all around
6. love where you live
7. if you’re unhappy, know that you have the power to change it
8. change is scary but necessary
9. it’s okay not to be sporty
10. in the wise words of Carrie Bradshaw, “you must fall in love with yourself first”
11. in the end, we are all the same. everyone has the same fears of being left out and not accepted. know that you are not alone
12. trust your gut... it leads you to what you need
13. never ever let anyone else tell you what to do. if someone does that, do the opposite
14. when in doubt, communicate
15. don’t attribute your success to something else or someone else. it was you, all you.
16. be the friend that you want to have
17. understand when you are giving too much and not receiving in return
18. put down the technology... life was better before it (ironic, no?)
19. watch everything and learn from others. that way you don’t make the mistakes that you’ve watched others make
20. you choose your attitude
21. people are essentially good
22. work on your penmanship, people always like nice handwriting
23. find a workout that works for you- it feeds your mind, body and soul
24. fake it ‘till you make it
25. be nice. but also a little sassy
26. buy whatever you want, but only if you have the money in your hands. don’t spend money you don’t physically have
27. find at least one little thing that makes you happy no matter what. aka cats
28. wear sunscreen. lots of it.
29. push through your fear of rejection
30. come up with a list of conversation starters & questions... that way you can talk to anyone. even a wall
31. don’t be that sloppy drunk girl. it’s never attractive. ever
32. celebrate the everyday
33. understand that instagram, facebook, pinterest, even blogging are
all just an allusion. we post about the good things and leave out the bad. things are not always as they seem
34. master the art of the “on the go” look. it will come in handy
35. don’t be afraid to do things that scare you
36. explore the area that you live in- there’s always new hidden gems to be found
37. eat the cake. and the chips.
38. just do it in moderation. unless its a special occasion. then do whatever you want
39. ask a lot of questions
40. no one expects you to be perfect
41. you put way more pressure on yourself than anyone else
42. be the girl that guys want to be friends with, not just the one they want to bang
43. this too shall pass
44. take more leisurely walks. don't always be in such a rush
45. wear things that make you feel pretty
46. everything really does happen for a reason
47. give people second chances
48. your mom is your best friend
49. sometimes you don’t know what’s best for yourself
50. stop looking forward, because eventually you will be looking back thinking, where did all of that time go?
51. someone out there thinks you are literally the coolest person in the world. embrace that, because you are pretty darn cool
52. take time to figure yourself out
53. don’t expect anything... then you’ll be pleasantly surprised by a lot
54. realize things don’t last forever. sometimes this is good and other time it sucks. a lot
55. if you feel trapped, have the courage to find a way out. it’s so much better on the other side
56. i would say something about studying, but i haven’t mastered that yet. check back with me after college. maybe then i will have figured it out, but probably not
57. have an opinion. being the girl that says “i don’t care” means you will be doing what other people want to do your whole life
58. do weird things with random people
59. get spray tans instead of real tans
60. create memories and don’t forget about them. write them down. journal. anything
61. watch reality tv, you will learn a lot from those crazy ass people
62. travel
63. don’t try too hard. people can tell and it’s embarrassing
64. dress appropriately for the occasion
65. with the iphone, there’s no excuse to not have pictures of your life
66. think of things from different points of views, it might expand yours
67. sing those sassy songs
68. your parents were right
69. question why people are considered cool. you might realize that there are a lot “cooler” people out there. they’re also a lot more interesting
70. free your mind of judgement
71. money is better spent on activities and making memories than other items
72. reinvent yourself. don’t box yourself into something you used to be but are not anymore
73. all those things that you had all planned out never work out. but it’s okay because the plan that you didn’t see coming is much better
74. live simply
75. send mail. people love to get handwritten letters
76. accept the fact that you’re not always right.
77. if you feel better in makeup, just wear it! don’t believe that guys like you better without it. what they really like is a simple makeup look. we all know we look better when our face is evened out instead of blotchy
78. sometimes you have to give a little to get a lot
79. new is scary
80. mom was right when she said to show it instead of say it
81. become a good gift giver- it makes giving gifts a lot of fun
82. know that things are not always as they seem
83. never assume
84. you can have more than one best friend
85. don’t live in a mess. clean up after yourself
86. breathe
87. know that you are judged by the people you associate with: choose wisely
88. get the tattoo. be rebellious
89. be your own advocate. no one else will be.
90. make an effort
91. leave some things for the imagination
92. stop complaining. other people don’t like it. you don’t like it. if you have to do it, do it in your head
93. treat yourself to nice things. you deserve them
94. live with intention
95. so many things can change in a year
96. a lot of times, you can feel like an oval peg for a round hole. not completely wrong, but just different enough so that you don’t fit. eventually you will find that oval hole. don’t worry, you will.
97. glitter may be the herpes of crafting, but it’s also the best thing ever
98. if you have a problem with someone, be upfront and honest about it.
99. learn which battles are the ones worth fighting for
100. be unapologetically you
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