1. Stand out

You weren't made to fit in. You were made to stand out, even though you are put in a place where there are so many people around you.

2. Be different

You were given something to make you different from everyone, so use it! People might laugh at you for what that thing is but learn to disregard those people and their thoughts.

3. Be comfortable

Don't do anything that makes you uncomfortable. That's not fair to yourself.

4. Put yourself first

Put yourself above everyone else. Everyone else has problems but your problems have to matter more than everyone else's.

5. Care for others

Care for other people. We are given friends and people to love and help us grow. Forgive when others do you wrong. Don't let your pride get in the way.

6. Let your voice be heard

Speak up. How is anyone going to know what you like, don't like, and why you don't like pineapples on your pizza?

7. Laugh

Laugh. Don't let your life get in the way of what brings joy to you.

8. People will hate you

Understand that people will hate you. It doesn't matter what you do, people will hate you nonetheless. Let it happen.

9. Love things for your own reasons

Don't let anyone ruin things for you, let it be a song, book, movie, or food. Love it anyway.

10. No one needs an explanation

You don't have you explain why you do certain things. As long as you are satisfied with it, that's all that matters.

11. Love yourself most

Love yourself more than you love anyone else. You are the most important person in your life and you matter.