Tips for Living a Good Life

So many people today are caught up on others, or matters that are simply out of their hands. Some things in life, there is nothing we can do about, but the one thing we do have control over is our minds. Our lives. Your life is yours & nobody can ever take that from you, unless you allow them to. These are some guidelines and life "tips" that I’ve learned to follow by.

Be happy, no matter what.

Life will always get us down. There are days when when it just seems like everything and everyone is against us. But no matter what, you must always get back up again. If you allow the negativity of the world to enter your mindset, then it will infiltrate your thoughts of everyday life. It will affect your mood and ultimately take over your whole train of thought. So when something bad happens in your day—like a bad test score, a rude customer, or someone simply being annoying—always remember what makes you happy. Remember that you are more than one tiny event in your life, and you will live. Remember to always get back up again & to never, ever give in to the negative thoughts. Positivity will bring happiness. 🌟

Be true to yourself.

Many people act like they’re someone that they’re not. They do this to fit in, to get people to like them, or to hide from their true identities. These people tend to never truly feel happy because they’re never truly being themselves. These people need to remember, though, you are not just lying to everyone else in your life about who you are, you’re lying to yourself. One will never be happy while keeping themselves hidden. People like this should know something important: that it never truly matters if people like you or not. You are YOU for a reason, and there’s no sense in hiding it. People should know that they don’t have to gain everyone’s approval to feel fulfillment. If somebody doesn’t like you for who you actually are, then they don’t deserve to be in your life. Only you can make you happy, and the first step to doing that, is to be true to yourself. Remember, there is no one more YOU than YOU! 🍀

Don’t displace your anger.

Often times when confronting someone, if they’re already in a bad mood, they will take their anger out on you. Don’t take this act to heart. These people are displacing their anger from another event in their life and placing it on you. Almost everyone is guilty of this at least once in their life, and sometimes this may lead to a terrible downfall. A simple rule of thumb to follow by is simply not to displace your anger on those who do not deserve it. In other words, keep to yourself when angry, and do not take this anger out on those who didn’t bring out the anger. You have to remind yourself that one person or event CANNOT ruin your entire day. Tell yourself that you will NOT allow a person or event to bring down your mood because YOU ARE BETTER THAN YOUR ANGER. Anger, sadness, resentment, etc., are all momentary feelings, as are all feelings. The moment will pass and you will survive. Don’t take your anger out on other people and try to ruin their days, because someone else tried to ruin yours. You are better than that! 🌷

Spread positivity whenever you can.

This world is full of so many people that are naturally negative and needs more people to spread unconditional positivity. Unconditional positivity is when you are positive, simply because you want to be. You don’t expect anything back, except for the gratitude from yourself. From personal experiences, I get a warm giddy feeling inside. It makes me happy being positive. It can be as easy as telling a stranger you like their shirt, smiling at others, putting yourself out there more, or even just keeping your head up & waving at others. Positivity will bring a new light to your life and will most definitely open doors you never thought you’d be able to unlock ever. Starting today, be more positive throughout the day!!! No matter what the world throws at you!!! You will start to feel the effect it can have on your entire life.

Don’t listen to what others have to say!

Now this one is controversial. I am not talking about advice from others when you ask for it. I’m emphasizing "when," because unwarranted (when you don’t ask for it), advice can sometimes bring a more negative light in your world. Others will often try to bring you down about plans or things going on in your life. This is because, many times, this person will have underlying things going on in their lives that make them more conscious about themselves. Again with the displacement of feelings.^ Everyone needs to remember that what others say or do can never hurt them. Someone can tell you a million times that you are worthless, but it will never TRULY be TRUE until you allow it to be true. If you allow their words to get to you, and you start believing them, then they’ve won. You are on this Earth for a reason. Everybody has a purpose, and whether you’ve found it or not, you deserve to be able to live until you do. Nobody can tell you your worth. Nobody can tell you what you deserve or don’t deserve. Only you can determine that. 💫

Live life to the fullest.

This one is very simple and short. It’s a saying that’s been around for ages & is still true. Live life like you are going to die tomorrow. Live with no regrets. Live life according to how you want to live it, whatever it is that makes you happy. Never lose sight of yourself & you will live a prosperous life. 🌞