- Life is too short to put up with people who don’t bring joy to your life.
- You know your children best, don’t let anyone ever tell you otherwise.
- Ask for what you want. If you don’t, how will anyone know?
- You CAN have it all.
- Balance is pointless.
- Do the things that scare you most. They will be the most rewarding.
- It’s never too late to do something new.
- Don’t tell your big dreams to small-minded people.
- When they all tell you you can’t… prove that you can!
- Not everyone is meant to stay in your life forever.
- It’s okay to go to bed angry at your spouse. Sometimes sleep makes things better.
- Never go to bed angry with your child. Always kiss them goodnight.
- Believe in miracles.
- Always trust your instincts.
- Eat the last brownie.
- Don’t let anyone dull your sparkle.
- Books are magic. Read as much as you can.
- Start a book club… you just might meet life-long friends.
- Somebody always has it worse.
- It’s okay to say No. You don’t owe anybody an explanation.
- It’s okay to say Yes. You don’t owe anybody an explanation.
- If you wait until you have enough money or time, you’ll never do anything.
- Being alone is awesome… and is NOT the same thing as being lonely.
- Stress just means you are doing something you don’t want to do. Stop doing it.
- Worry is useless… it stresses you out. See #24.
- It’s okay to not finish something you started if it isn’t working out.
- There are more important things than a clean house.
- Bad things happen to good people.
- Good things happen to bad people.
- If you can get a massage… get a massage.
- Life is too short to read a bad book.. or watch a bad movie.
- If you are going to eat chocolate make sure it’s the really good kind.
- Brussels Sprouts are really good if you learn to make them right.
- Relatives and Family are two different words… sometimes friends are more family than your relatives.
- Pretty polished nails always make you feel better.
- Know your priorities and don’t waver from them.
- When faced with the choice to stay up late or go to bed early… always go to bed early.
- Life isn’t fair.
- Regret the things you didn’t try, not the things you did.
- Make sure your kids have happy memories of their childhood.
- Get a dog.
- There are very few “thank yous” in life… don’t expect them and you won’t be disappointed.
- You can’t please everyone… don’t bother trying.
- Always have a goal.
- Listen to music and dance with your kids.
- That extra 5 or 10 pounds… nobody cares but you.
- Hair grows back.
- People who unfriend someone because they have differing views are NOT tolerant people.
- Being busy isn’t always a good thing.
- 50 doesn’t feel much different than 49.
Great list! Basic overall theme is a reminder to take a step back to appreciate what is going on around you. love it!
Absolutely love this. And relate to so many.