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10 Things I Want My Daughter To Know

I hope no matter what happens in life, my daughter will always know these ten things.

Ashley Sweeney

Sep 10, 2019

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Ashley Sweeney

Stick up for yourself

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Never be afraid to stick up for yourself, no matter what. It doesn't matter if you think you're being judged, if it's not what you want to do, don't do it. My biggest regret is not sticking up for myself in some cases and being taken advantage of.

Don't compare yourself

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Don't compare yourself to other. Someone will always being doing what you want to do or looks how you want to look, but you're perfect the way you are. Strive to be the best for yourself, not others.

Be kind

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Be kind to others as well as to yourself. Give out the kindness to others that you wish to receive.

Don't let others define you

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People will always have opinions about you, whether they are good or bad, but never let those opinions define who you are. It's up to you to be the person you want to be.

Always give it your best

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Whatever you choose to, give it your all. If it makes you happy and you want to see results, pursue it until you succeed.

Don't settle

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Don't ever settle on second best. If there is something you want, strive for it. You deserve the best after all.

Be yourself

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No one is ever going to compare to you, so be you. Don't try to follow what others are doing, stand out and be your genuine self.

Failure is okay

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You're going to fail throughout life, it's just part of the journey. It's what you do with that failure that matters. Take it and learn from it. Don't ever be afraid to fail.

Don't stress

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Don't stress over the little things. Enjoy life, it's far too short to stress about everything.

I'm always here

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Know that I'm always here for you. No matter what and no matter when.

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10 Things I Want My Daughter To Know

I hope no matter what happens in life, my daughter will always know these ten things.

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Stick up for yourself

Don't compare yourself

Be kind

Don't let others define you

Always give it your best

Don't settle

Be yourself

Failure is okay

Don't stress

I'm always here

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Because have you ever had to endure grilling your foot on a George Foreman?

1. When he just wanted bacon from his George Foreman grill

2. When he had money (and Jan) issues

3. When he got upstaged at Phyllis' wedding

4. When he unintentionally saved Meredith from rabies

5. When he wore a "bisexual" suit

6. When he had to apologize to Jesus

7. When his GPS drove him into a lake

8. When he had to deal with Ryan as his boss

9. When he couldn't fulfill his most generous empty promise

10. When this happened

11. When he struggled with a X-Mas break up

12. When he had to defend his generosity

13. When he threw a classy Christmas party for Holly but she had a boyfriend

14. When he had to stand up to peer pressure

15. When Toby was "Toby-ish"

This isn't just for the single Pringles out there either, folks

Run Around Clanging Pots and Pans in Everyone's Face

Eat the Last Few Pigs in a Blanket

Pop Twelve White Grapes

Burn Something

Smash Things Against a Wall

Spontaneously Begin an Irish Jig

Call Your Mother

Throw a Coffee Table Out a Window

Sing "Auld Lang Syne" at the Top of Your Lungs

Do Some Squats

Swan Dive into a Nearly Freezing Body of Water

Take a Shot

Time to be merry and bright.

"First Noel" by Leslie Odom, Jr

"A Holly Jolly Christmas" by Burl Ives

"Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" by Kelly Clarkson

"All I Want for Christmas Is You" by Mariah Carey

"Christmas (Baby Please Come Home" by Michael Buble

"Last Christmas" by Taylor Swift

"The Christmas Song" by Josh Groban

"White Christmas" by Idina Menzel

"O Holy Night" by David Archuleta

"Believe" by Josh Groban

"Les cloches du hameau" by Celine Dion

Or at least try to do.

1. I will wake up (sorta) on time for class.

2. I will look decent for class.

3. I will go to the gym more.

4. I will go to the library and study more.

5. I will meet new people.

For those long nights that turn into mornings when the struggle is real.

1. Walk in motivated and ready to rock

2. Disappointed you let it get this bad

3. Distracted: When a 10-Minute Break Becomes an Hour

4. When the Yearning for Sleep Sneaks Up

5. In the words of Lorelai Gilmore "Coffee, Coffee, Coffee"

Oh, so done.

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