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7 Pieces of Advice I Will Never Let Go of

If you want to be happy, be.

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7 Pieces of Advice I Will Never Let Go of
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1. It will pass

In reality, nothing is permanent. The beautiful side to this is that the negative people and aspects will eventually disappear. Sure, you'll have to face new and extremely difficult challenges that life puts in your way, but knowing that it won't be forever will make your perspectives more positive. Don't stress about the friendships you might be losing, or the classes you may be not doing so well in. Take the time to relax and refocus on what you need to do to become a better you.


2. Be kind to everyone

This advice was the hardest one to grasp, but it was also one of the more valuable ones that I've learned. There are always those certain people in your life that rub you the wrong way. The people that just simply irritate you and sometimes for no good reason. It's okay experience these types of people, but it's important to remember to be kind and respectful, even when you so desperately want to say how you feel. You never know what goes on in their lives when they are alone.


3. Your body is a temple

You only have one life and with that comes with one body you were given to live in. Taking care of yourself is so important. There are many people in this world that let their bodies either dwindle away into nothing, or treat them like they are a garbage disposal. Treat it with respect and your body will thank you in amazing ways. Not only will you feel better physically, your confidence will skyrocket as well. It is also important that you know your body's self worth. Don't surrender yourself to someone who won't appreciate all of you; they do not deserve to see you that way. Save yourself for the person you know will look at you at your most vulnerable state and think nothing but the absolute best.


4. Try not to grow up too fast

When I was younger, I always wanted to be an adult in college who lived by herself and had her whole life figured out. When that day finally came, I wanted nothing more than to be fifteen again and not have to worry about finding a job or paying for most of my own things. Being an adult and being on your own is a part of the fun process of growing up, but it is one of the biggest stepping stones in your life. With growing up comes more responsibilities that some of us just aren't ready to handle. Take your time. Your years of being a teenager are some of your best, so enjoy the moments you won't ever get back when you're older.


5. Not everyone will like you

Not everyone you meet will have a good opinion of you. Being a people-pleaser, I felt determined more than ever to try and make everyone like me or at least have a good view of who I was. I soon realized that the probability of that actually working was a very slim to none chance. It took me a while, but I accepted the fact that everyone I meet would have different perspectives about who I was. Some love me, some can't stand to be around me, and that's OK. You'll only waste your time and energy trying to please everyone else.

6. Failure is good

I was always someone who never enjoyed failure. I used to believe those who failed were weak and vulnerable, especially when failure occurred in front of peers or loved ones. One day, I realized that some failures can leave a positive impact. Most of them are life lessons. They teach us how to take unfavorable situations and turn them around so we can succeed in the future. Learn early and often. Take risks and chances you may be too afraid to take.


7. You determine your own happiness

The way you perceive and react to different situations can affect how you feel. There are times when someone else can make you feel as if you are unhappy, but it's about how you handle the situation. You can either let them get the best of you and bring you down with them, or you can push the unhappiness aside and determine your own feelings. When you tell yourself you're going to be happy, you tend to feel better about the events that take place during the day. You see the brighter side of everything, even when life tries to pull you down. Remember to smile, laugh and make every situation a good one.

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