1. Don't be ashamed of who you are

Bad at sports? No problem! Tone deaf? Who cares! Ugly? Me too! In all seriousness, no matter who you are, you are YOU. You should be proud of your flaws, quirks, and weaknesses. They make you who you are.

2. Don't give your all to someone who doesn't care about you

I love people. I love giving to people. But there comes a point when you have to realize that some relationships in your life are toxic. Some people will never love you back. They will take and never give. And it's ok to realize this and let them go. You don't have to give everything to someone who gives you

It's normal to want to give up sometimes...

Sometimes life seems to give you only lemons, and you can't make lemonade. (Lemonade tastes pretty damn bad with just lemons, F.Y.I) You have classes, extracurriculars, social pressures, expectations, and you can't seem to juggle it all. The easy solution would be to just quit.

4. but don't!

Because as cheesy as it sounds, you truly can do anything (or at least like, 77% of things) you put your mind to!

5. There is a number that is funnier than 24

A true life lesson: 25 is funnier than 24. But seriously, Spongebob taught me to have an excellent sense of humor, and to laugh at anything (especially at inappropriate times).

6. Don't be afraid to question people

Someone make you uncomfortable? Talk to them about it. Someone did something and you're not sure why? Ask. Someone spout out a bunch of facts that kinda sounds like a wad of nothing? Question them. Confused? Ask questions!

Speak up for yourself

Similar to #6. It's ok to be shy. But don't become a push-over that consistently sacrifices their own comfort. Speak up! Your opinions matter. Stand up for yourself. People will thank you ( or at least respect you) for it.

Always be respectful of other people's customs

I feel like this one speaks for itself.

9. Don't let (attempted) negativity get you down

People will try to insult you. They'll doubt you. But you aren't defined by this negativity--you are defined by how you respond to it.

10. And finally, anything is possible with a little imagination.