• Always be kind. It is the best way to show your amazing character.
• Your family will always be the most valuable part of your life.
• You can’t control how others treat you. You can control how you respond to them.
• There are wonderful and not-so-wonderful people in the world.
• Respect others and expect it for yourself.
• Always use your best manners.
• Be responsible.
• Ask for everything you want. If you don’t ask, the answer is always no.
• Look people in the eye when you are speaking with them.
• Hold your head up high and be proud of who you are.
• Be compassionate to both people and animals.
• It’s okay to cry.
• Actions speak louder than words.
• Stand up for what you believe in.
• When you are kind to others, you show true strength in who you are.
• Enjoy life and always live each day to the fullest.
• Always be authentic. Be yourself. Don’t ever pretend to be something you are not in order to please other people.
• Create the life you desire. You are responsible for your own life.
• Live your dream. Never let anyone tell you otherwise. Do what you want to do with your life.
• Understand the value of money.
• Don’t litter and always recycle. Take care of your world.
• Wear sunscreen.
• Use your creativity and imagination as much as possible.
• Have hobbies. They cultivate creativity.
• At the end of the day, as long as you did your best and love your reflection in the mirror, feel proud of yourself.
• Smile and laugh as much as you can.
• Savor each moment.
• You can’t please everyone and it isn’t your job to do so.
• Take the risks necessary in order to pursue your dreams. Take advantage of given moments so that you won’t have regrets later.
• Be honest.
• Stay humble.
• Remember that everyone who plays a part in your life is there to teach you a lesson. Sometimes it’s a good lesson, sometimes not but you will learn from the experience.
• When in a relationship, whether with a significant other or a friendship, don’t ever make excuses if someone mistreats you. There is never a reason for someone to mistreat you. Don’t ever accept mental, physical or emotional abuse!!
• Choose your words wisely. They are powerful.
• You can have anything in life you want. If you want it badly enough, you need to work hard enough to get it.
• Never settle for less than you deserve.
• People make mistakes. Forgive them.
• Take responsibility for your mistakes because you will make them too.
• Don’t let anyone take advantage of your forgiving nature.
• Be the person you want people to think you are.
• Live in a way that you want to be remembered for.
• Be grateful. Appreciate everyone and everything for which you are blessed with in your life.
• You can accomplish anything.
• There is magic in every single day.
• For every negative, there is a positive.
• Age doesn’t matter, it’s only a number. You are as young as you feel.
• Exercise. It’s necessary for the mind, body and soul.
• Eat healthy. Watch your sugar intake.
• Life will sometimes be hard. You will get through it.
• Live a spiritual life. There is something greater than all of us out there.
• There is only one you. You are beautifully unique.
• I will always be here for you.
• You are loved more than you can imagine.

What words of wisdom do you live by that you will pass down to your children?