Things I Wish My Daughter To Know
As my daughter gets older and starts to become a young woman.. there are so many things that I want her to always remember.. things that I always want her to know.. things that maybe I forget to tell her, or in the everyday stuff it gets forgotten.. so theres a list......
- -You are more then ‘just’ your looks.
- -Positive self talk will get you further then negative.
- -Let go of ‘perfection’ and embrace the perfectly you.
- -Tell people you love them often, but always with heart.
- -Don’t be afraid to fail.
- -Always listen to and trust your instinct.
- -Don’t settle for ‘good enough’.
- -Give people a second chance, but never a third.
- -Take care of your body so it will take care of you.
- -Always try your best - at everything you do.
- -Don’t wait for things to happen - make them happen.
- -Marry someone who you can have comfortable silence with.
- -Don’t stop yourself from feeling what you’re feeling - acknowledge - don’t suppress.
- -Don’t let anyone tell you there’s something you can’t do.
- -Say you’re sorry.
- -Don’t wish away your life - cherish even the small moments.
- -Learn and practice empathy.
- -Have friends of all different flavors - they will broaden your life perspective.
- -Time does not always heal and some days the pain will seap through - that’s ok.
- -Laugh hard and often.
- -Learn how to manage your money - it will save you in the long run.
- -Seek out a mentor in all areas of life - work, love, happiness.
- - Respect Authority, if you cant.. turn around and walk away before you say something you may regreat, you are better than that.