1. BE YOURSELF – Seriously, be your unique self so you attract the right people. Everyone is different, literally, and when you are the same person alone as you are with others, exactly who you want to be, is when you will naturally attract those who will be the best match for your mind, body, and soul. Do not feel bad for being you, you do not want the people in your life anyway who you cannot feel yourself around.

2. LOVE YOURSELF – To constantly remind yourself that you are beautiful and you are loved. That it is perfectly OK to make mistakes and that absolutely nobody is perfect and that we should not strive to be. Who we feel is inside ourselves if ok and we should embrace that. You are worthy of great things and to trust your instincts and to live by your own moral code. Just make sure you are kind to yourself and to all others, and you do your best each day.

3. FIND YOUR PASSION – If you are struggling with figuring out what you want to do for a career, what you want to become, or what to do in your spare time, think of what you are passionate about. Whether it be helping people, fixing cars, investigative work, woodwork, cooking, healthcare, teaching children, reading, writing, etc. Any of these things that you may enjoy, could lead you to a career that you also enjoy. I will never forget the quote that helped me a lot, which is something like, “If you cannot find your purpose, find your passion.” Basically what makes your soul feel at its best, go do that. Whether it be for fun or for a career, it will be part of your purpose. We all deserve to feel we have a purpose. Especially other than being a parent.

4. HAVE GOOD VALUES – Be that person who is nonjudgmental, helpful, kind to all, trustworthy, reliable, honest, fun, humble, down to earth, and so much more. Someone who truly believes beauty and significance starts from the inside out, man or woman. It is not about looks, it is about what is on the inside of you. (I want my kids to believe that and I wish my younger self would’ve stood firmly believing that.) Someone who stands firmly in what they believe in, from big to small and someone who will always help someone in need if they can. Live by the quote, “Stand for something or you will fall for anything.” Don’t fall for anything, stand for yourself, because your self worth and good values will get you far.

5. NOTHING LASTS FOREVER – Then tough time you may be going through now, will pass. Do not self-medicate or harm yourself or settle for less than you deserve. Making a wrong decision because you are in a painful or an uncomfortable situation will only make things worse. If you make a wise decision, you will come out on top, even if it doesn’t show it over night. Nothing lasts forever, this is one stepping stone to the rest of your life so try to leave the best imprint you possibly can because where you leave these imprints will determine where you leave your next ones, on a good path or a bad one.

Till next time, from me to you.