The key to a better life is simple: just do it. Nobody is going to hand you the magic key and hold your hand as you unlock the door. Whether you are struggling to make it or passing by with no problem, you have to be able to make it through on your own.

Self-pity is just a dead-end road that you do not want to end up on.

It is your choice: do you want to drive down it and stay parked or find your next possible route? Yeah, you will have your losses and sorrows, but you have to rise above them and make good of every situation.

"Maybe you have to know the darkness before you can appreciate the light."
Madeleine L'Engle

Whether the glass is half full or half empty, it is still a glass of water and you can either hold onto that weight or put it down. Although acceptance can be a small and quiet room, it is important.

Your mind and the way you process your thoughts affects everything, and I mean everything.

If you find yourself going into a situation with a negative attitude, odds are, the experience itself will have a negative impact on your life. Clear your mind of any doubts you might have and be optimistic. Focus on what matters most and forget about what is insignificant. Pay attention to those who stand by your side; stand by theirs as well. Tell yourself you can be the best person you can be.

Let's teach ourselves how to be truly grateful.

We, as humans, have been given so much in life, that we do not give enough appreciation to. We tend to ask ourselves what do we want, what do we desire, and what interests us; but we forget to look at what we already have. We wake up everyday breathing; breathing not only for ourselves, but also for those who have passed. So, why take advantage of that when we should be cherishing it.

Some of the things we take for granted, someone else may be wishing for.

Lastly, be thankful that you are fearful.

The presence of fear is your indication that you are doing what you need to do, that you are taking risks. Dream big and believe. You have the world at your finger tips, whether you are six or 60. So, take that job opportunity across the country, go on that date, travel the world, or talk to the new kid in class. What do you have to lose? Nothing. If anything, you will only be gaining something.

The people who do not give up, are the people who find a way to believe in abundance rather than scarcity that success will manifest itself in different ways for different individuals.

You came here looking for the loophole to a better life; but the truth is, there is none. It is all in your hands. You will be the one to create the best life for yourself because you know yourself better than anyone else.

Be the captain of your own ship.