- Hold doors for other people.
- Smile. Often.
- Say please.
- Say thank you.
- Compliment people.
- Dress up just because.
- Be nice just because.
- Spend time outside.
- Make a date with yourself, your favorite beverage, and an interesting book.
- Tell the truth.
- Stop procrastinating.
- Listen to people when they talk.
- Tell people how much you care about them as often as you can. Sometimes they forget.
- Plant a small garden; flowers, vegetables, herbs, anything. Tend to it every day and use it.
- Remember people’s birthdays, anniversaries, names, and other important information. It really pays off in the end.
- Make a bucket list or a list of things to do before a certain date and make it your utmost goal to complete them all.
- Talk with someone in person instead of calling or texting them.
- Instead of waiting for people to ask you to hang out, ask them first.
- Write poetry, write stories, write “screw you” letters, write confessions, write anything. It really does help.
- Volunteer; giving your time to someone is almost always better than giving money to them.
- Forgive people who deserve it, but learn how to let go of those who take advantage of that forgiveness.
- Keep in touch with people, especially over vacation and long periods of time. Distance isn’t an excuse to forget about someone.
- Drink more water, eat more fruits, and make sure you eat breakfast.
- Try to keep your room and your living space organized and clean.
- Talk to people you wouldn’t normally talk to and be sincere when you do.
- Be yourself.
- Give your all.
- Learn as much as you can.
- Embody the child in you, but know when to be serious.
- Make eye contact with people when you are talking with them.
- Focus on one goal at a time.
- Keep your promises.
- Live in the moment.
- Think before you speak.
- Live with no regrets.
- Don't follow your dreams. Chase them.
- Remind yourself that you are beautiful and deserve to have your wishes come true.
- Don't be afraid to take chances. Don't be afraid to try something new.
- Scream at the top of your lungs out of anger, or excitement. Let your emotions burst. Let them thrive.
- Wish upon a shooting star. It doesn't hurt anyone to dream.
- Know your limits, but also know nothing is impossible.
- Cook a meal or bake a cake. From scratch.
- Leap as high as you can. If at first you don't reach great heights, leap higher.
- Explore new music. You never know what's out there.
- Instead of buying a gift for someone, try making one. Although it's been said a thousand times, it means a lot more.
- Dance in the rain. Stomp in muddles, play in mud.
- High expectations will leave you dissapointed- so appreciate the little things. They can mean so much more.
- Instead of complaining or dwelling on the bad things in your life, talk about the good things instead.
- Stop worrying about things that are beyond your power to change. Happiness only comes when you are content with your surroundings and yourself.
- Don't pay attention to what other people say about you. Forget the people that hate you and remember the ones that love you.
- Dance like no one is watching.
- Don't take everything personally.
- Let go of your pocessions and instead treasure things like your friends, your family, and your dreams.
- There are bad times, but then there are also great times. Stay true to what you believe in and know that everything gets better.
- Accept change with open arms.
- Crying does not mean you are weak. It means you are alive.
- Remember that every single day is your day to be whoever and whatever you want to be. And no one can stop you.
- Talk to a stranger. Say anything you want. Tell them about your day, but more importantly, ask about theirs. Why? Because chances are, you could change their life with a smiple smile and a few simple questions.
- Don't seek revenge. It almost always leaves you feeling guilty and regretful.
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