There are so many things that we forget, so it is nice to have little reminders. Everything about this list is random and just the thoughts that I have — This is what I want to tell others and also myself!

Do what makes you happy!

We ask others for their advice but at the end of the day, this is your life and you need to decide what you want to do! If others do not approve of your decision, that’s fine. It is not their decision. No need to please everybody because, that is exhausting and also not possible.

Don’t be lazy this summer!

It’s so easy to just get back from work and decide that you are not feeling it and turn on the TV. Binging on Netflix is perfectly acceptable, but you do not want that to contribute to your whole summer. Nice weather is here! Time for adventure and good friends!

Nothing is set in stone!

You don’t like something in your life, you have the power to change it! Don’t wait for Monday, start now! You don’t like where you’re living, you are not chained to one place. We often believe that we are stuck, but there is always a choice. Your living situation, your relationship, your career — if there are more negatives than positives, then make the decision to change it!

Take risks and get out of your comfort zone!

Your life is the sum of your experiences, so do the thing that scares and excites you. Whether it is Karaoke or going water skiing for the first time. You are not going to sit there in the future and tell your grand-kids how you watched Netflix. You are going to tell them about the time you went rock climbing or taking a road trip to the coast!

Appreciate what you have!

This is often said and it is always good to have reminders, because we can take things in our life for granted. It is easy to be distracted with the things that we want in life and not look around and see how much we have.

Enjoy the little things!

When your favorite song comes on or you get the last cookie, whatever it may be, take the time to be grateful. Life is better when we start counting the blessings.

Do something for yourself!

Take a class, try yoga, go for a walk by yourself, create something! With work and our busy schedules it can be easy to forget to do something for ourselves. Don’t feel bad for taking time out of your day to do something that makes you happy.

Exercise!

There is so much more that working out can do for you than just changing your body. It gives you endorphins, which make you feel better. You will gain confidence in yourself and realize what you are capable of. And hey, beach bodies are always a good feeling too!

Let people know how you feel about them!

If it is something positive, then you should definitely say something. You could make someone’s whole day by just a few words. People can say, “you know how I feel,” but it is always nice to hear positive things.

Smile!

It seems a little ridiculous, but even when you are not feeling the best, smiling will help you feel better. Smiling is contagious and it is awesome to be the reason someone else smiled!