Some things I try to live by…

If you want to achieve something you have to put in the work, so put in the work no matter how big or how small, why not start now

Everything involves progression

Try and be happy for other peoples successes… be stoked so other people will be stoked for your successes

Jealousy is something to recognize and admit to yourself and to others if that helps then move forward, do not put someone else down because of jealousy

Try not to overthink what you have done or said in the past, you said it/did it… move forward, forgive others, forgive yourself and try to be a better version of yourself in the present moment

Be kind to yourself

Listen to others, but follow your heart – love is the greatest success even if we are taught otherwise

Emotions are normal… anger, sadness, frustration… all have their place… feel them

Set goals and dreams, you can achieve it if you put your mind to it

Everyone makes mistakes, don’t be afraid of fucking up

You can’t be a perfect version of yourself all the time because that does not exist, just do the best you can

Mental health above everything

Tell your friends you love them

If you’re scared or nervous to do something you really want to do in a given moment count to three and never back out… ride or die mentality with yourself on this one

Do not be afraid to set boundaries, it is much better in the long run

Try new things… you never know what you might find

Death is a guarantee so try not to fear living

Trauma comes in all shapes and sizes, recognize it, do not diminish other people’s trauma because your trauma is “worse”

Try to live without ego, ego is necessary but try and understand how it can benefit and hinder your personal growth

You are a sovereign being, make your own decisions and choices, live your life not someone else’s and respect other people’s decisions to live their lives the way they see fit

There is always someone “better” than you so stop comparing yourself to others

Try and keep the magic of childhood imagination alive as you grow older, it is truly a wonderful thing

Communication is key in any relationship

There are probably infinite realizations and thoughts similar to these that I haven’t included, but these are some things that I think may or may not help others as well as helps myself. Also I know I haven’t come up with all these things on my own. It is impossible to keep all these things in mind all the time, but I like to try and think about them every once in a while to remind myself, because often I need reminders. Also these might not all resonate with you and thats ok.