Advice and everyday wisdom for my Daughter
Make your bed every day; even if it's right before you get in it.
Make your bed every day; even if it's right before you get in it.
• Find your tribe and love them hard. True friends are hard to come by.
• Seek out the people and places that resonate with your soul.
• Just because you can do something doesn’t mean you should.
• Happiness is not a permanent state. Wholeness is. Don’t confuse the two.
• Be sugar AND spice. Don’t compromise your personal recipe for the tastes of others.
• Hold your heroes to a higher standard.
• HUG like you mean it, with both arms, and put some squeeze into it. Insincerity is nothing to aspire to.
• Never lie to yourself.
• Your body, your rules. No exceptions.
• It’s okay to cry when you’re hurt or angry. It’s also okay to smash things; but when you’re done, wash your face, clean up your mess, and get up off the floor. You don’t belong down there.
• You can’t always control what happens to you. You can control what you decide to do about it.
• A good attitude will get you farther than you think. So will resilience and resourcefulness.
• If you have an opinion, understand why. Always listen to the other side and keep an open mind. You could be the one who is wrong.
• Practice your passions.
• Ask for what you want. The worst anyone can do say is no.
• Speak up for what you need.
• Don’t be afraid to make mistakes - they’re some of your best teachers.
• Don’t value trophies you didn’t earn. And if you did earn them, don’t let them stand in the way of striving to do more great things.
• Wish on stars and dandelions, but then get to work to make those wishes come true.
• Ask for help when you need it. Your circle is wider and more compassionate than you know.
• Fall in love often. Particularly with ideas, art, music, literature, food and far-off places.
• Say what you mean and mean what you say.
• Say “Please”, “Thank You”, and “Excuse Me” whenever the situation warrants it. Reserve “I’m sorry” for when you truly mean it.
• Naps are for grown-ups, too.
• Question everything except your own intuition.
• You have enough. You are enough. You are amazing! Don't value anyone’s opinion who makes you feel differently.
• Spread your wings and remember your roots. The best ideas reach above the clouds, but are built on strong foundations.
• No one will ever love you more than I do, but love yourself more.