- Life is too short to be unhappy
- I would rather arrive at my final resting place yelling 'WooHoo' and sliding in sideways at full tilt
- Everyone can achieve their dreams but it usually requires some personal effort
- Nothing is handed to you on a plate
- Stress will affect your health adversely eventually - that's a guarantee!
- You can't make someone love you
- If someone doesn't like you, accept it, let it go and move on
- Friends are the icing on the cake called life
- When choosing your partner, you should also consider their lifestyle
- Patience truly is a virtue worth working on!
- You can rarely change a man profoundly without emasculating him
- It's okay to dream but not to live for or by your dreams
- Relying on a monetary windfall is too risky
- Your workplace will survive without you
- Dress to suit your body and style, not fashion
- Nobody ever looked back on their life and wished they'd spent more time at work
- Never go to sleep on an argument, make your peace
- Sunbathing & smoking will age you faster than anything
- Alcohol is not essential to a great social life
- Everyone needs to believe in a higher power, find your faith
- A man is probably rarely going to be as romantic as you'd like him to be....after all who can live up to anyone's fantasy?
- If you're anxious, tell someone and your anxiety will lessen
- Crash diets never work & you'll just gain back more than you ever lost longterm
- Sometimes it's good just to dance like no-one is watching
- You cannot buy happiness
- Brit's have a truly unique and special wit/sense of humour
- Men are just mentally wired different
- Taking a good range of vitamins daily will make your health stronger
- Americans are naturally inclined to be friendlier
- Saying your sorry is always hard
- Drinking plenty of water daily will give you great skin
- Pale skin has it's own beauty & will keep you looking younger
- The majority of Muslims have the same outlook on the important things in life as we do & are just as horrified by terrorism
- Great music and books will improve your enjoyment of life
- Staying close to your natural hair colour is more flattering
- Thicker facial hair is inevitable from your thirties onwards!
- Choosing to live your own life, is not selfish, it's what you were put here to do
- You don't need to have children to be fulfilled
- Listen to your Doctor, otherwise what's the point of going to him?!
- Have fun with your make-up, don't get stuck in a rut
- Not adequately disciplining your children, will not help them in life or relationships
- Eating even a moderate amount of sugar affects your body more than you'd imagine
- Smoking will affect either your own, or your spouses/kids health one day
- It's okay to buy your own diamonds
- Going to church regularly will ease your soul and enhance your life
- Uncontrollable laughter is one of the best medicines in life
- Everyone needs someone they can trust with anything in their life
- Sometimes you need to just shut-up and listen
- A two-faced friend is not your friend
- Interacting with children brings joy into your life
- If I really want to be super slim, I can do it!
- Exercise is not something many people really love to do
- Children need both protection and freedom to be well rounded
- You health lies in your hands
- Your mother will always think she knows best, just accept it!
- Never judge a book by it's cover
- Don't believe everything you read in the newspapers or on the internet
- You may be given a family, but you can also add to this with your own 'chosen' family
- It is rare to have only one love in your life, embrace them all
- Bitterness will eventually hurt you far more than anyone else, let it go
- Forgiveness is hard sometimes, but not forgiving will be harder on you physically
- Seeing the sun most days just makes you happier with life
- Having a loving/caring relationship with a pet will enhance your life greatly
- A friend or family member in need, should always take priority
- Worrying ages you & affects your health, share your worry or let it go
- Tell your partner you love them everyday, it may be your last chance
- Take time out to just relax regularly, find something that helps you do this
- Having a hobby or interest is enriching and helps you relax
- Learn how to say no, mean it and then stick to it
- Help others in need if you get the opportunity, it's great for the soul
- Be passionate about life, live it to the full
- Be friendly to others and it will reward you two-fold
- Count to 10 before you let rip at someone
- Socialising with much older people enriches your life and teaches you valuable life lessons
- Settling into a new environment well, is largely about mindset
- Travel broadens not only your horizons , but also your mind
- Being accepted somewhere new, requires you to be friendly and open-minded
- Being upfront and honest with others makes life much less complicated
2/26/08
Lessons I have learned in 42 years....
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6 comments:
That's a great list Sarah.
Wise words indeed!
You are wise, Obi-Wan....and I concur.
-V-
That is an awesome list Sarah!
I am going to save a copy for myself to refer to, if you don't mind?!
~Bonnie
I Love this list!!!
Hi Sarah,
Thanks for your comment on my action plan. I have made a plan which is a start. :0)
I love this list. It's brilliant.
xx
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