A month or so ago The Bloggess poster her “Rules for Life” and I thought it was a pretty interesting idea for a post. So today I’m going to share with all of you my Rules for Life!
1. Be nice to people. Be extra nice when you want them to help you. Rudeness doesn’t get you anywhere.
2. Dance every day.
3. Drink plenty of water.
4. Remember that it’s not always about you; we’re all usually caught up in our own worlds and it’s easy to mistake someone else’s off-putting behavior as a reflection of their feelings toward us, when in reality they may be dealing with something we know nothing about.
5. Say “Yes” to anything involving a costume. Everything is more fun in a costume.
6. Always save time and money for the little things that make you feel better, like new clothes, a pedicure, Starbucks, etc.
7. Smile when you don’t feel like it, eventually your mood will change too.
8. Although it can be hard to tell the difference, or hard to let go, be sure that the people in your life lift you up rather than bring you down.
9. Call your parents. Say thank you every once in a while.
10. Wash your face before bed.
11. Always take the risk. It’s better to feel silly, be disappointed or have your heart broken than regret not putting yourself out there.
12. Don’t care too much about what everyone else thinks of you. It’s your life, not theirs.
Your turn – add on! What are your rules for life?
1. Life is too short to drink bad tea.
2. Stop, think: will it really matter in 5 years?
Those are my top 2 rules for life. 🙂
I love the second one!
itz not always about you – love that. my rule: BELIEVE in what you want to happen!
Love your rule!
I need to call my parents more often. That’s a good one. I believe life is short, so take advantage of opportunities so you never have regrets.
Definitely, take advantage of any opportunities that come your way!
#4!! It’s so easy to get offended by little comments people make or someone else’s mood, but I’ve been working on trying to remember that they may just be having a really crappy day/week and it happens to us all. Let it go.
I’ve been working on this one too!
This is wonderful. Now you’ve got me thinking.
I’m glad!
Loves it all of it!
gracias!
I love these :). Especially #6 — it’s important to treat yourself to little things! And #4 — I think that all of us need that reminder every once in a while.
Haha I’m making a list of “little things” to get me through studying!
Do what you love. Life is too short to do things/feel like you have to do things that you hate 🙂
Good rule!
Love your rules! 🙂 xoxo
Thanks, Ash!
Love this!!
My favorite life rule is : ” The answer will always be no unless you ask.”
Oh that’s a great one!
LOVE this post :). These are the things that we often forget, but that are so important!
Thanks, Hannah! Glad you liked it!
Love #12! My big life rule is “Don’t turn anything down that involves chocolate.”
Hahaha that’s a great rule!
Love your rules! Let’s talk more about that fanny pack…
Most definitely still own that. Purchased in Memphis.
Love the one about costumes…I may already have my Halloween costume picked out 😉
Life rules:
1. be polite – being rude accomplishes nothing.
2. life is short. Eat dessert once in a while.
3. take risks. Better to say you tried and failed then you didn’t try at all.
haha gotta eat dessert!
Awesome post! The picture of Molly made me chuckle at my desk 🙂 That being said, my rules are:
Pet as many puppies as possible.
Remind yourself that even people you can’t stand are probably good at something even if you don’t know what it is.
Obviously pet all the puppies. What would life be without puppies?!?
Get out & see the world. Immerse yourself in the people, food, and culture. Never pass down a chance to visit a new place!
Very true – travel whenever you get the chance!
Love these!! DRINK COFFEE.
YES!
I love reading this! Have fun and be silly every once in a while!
Good one!
I so adore this post. It’s such a good idea. Love all the parts about being yourelf and treating yourself. I think it’s one of the most important things to do but not the easiest or most natural.
I agree, sometimes taking care of yourself is hard to do!
#6 is so true! I use to save up every little penny and then feel guilty about splurging on a latte…but sometimes if a $4 Starbucks trip will make you feel SO happy, you just have to ask, “why the heck not??”
Exactly! I wouldn’t make it through these classes without my iced coffee!
love this!! especially dance everyday and smile even when you don’t feel like it!!
I always dance around my apartment! Perk of living alone… haha.
love this post 🙂
Thanks, Danica!
Start and end every day with a scoop of peanut butter straight from the jar
now that’s a rule I could get on board with
Great post! I love these!
Thanks, Erin!
I love these! My rule is enjoy the now.
I tend to get really caught up in worrying about the future and I let it ruin what I am doing in the present.
That floral fanny pack is beyond amazing.
haha it was a very necessary purchase on a roadtrip to memphis.
Loved this post and definitely agree with everything. Today has not gotten off to a good start for me and I needed a reminder to smile. Thanks for sharing.
Aw I’m glad I could help, Sarah! I hope you have a good week!
I love this post! I am sending the link to all my friends. Thanks, Katie!
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