Gentle Reminders (Mainly for Myself)

Sometimes I need to remind myself of these things. We get caught up in our own lives and problems and sometimes forget what it is that we're supposed to do and how we should live our lives. Live your life how you wish, but this is how I want to live my life.

Don't put off the happy.
Find the things that make you happiest and do them often.
Challenge yourself to be better.
Be creative.
Love people and tell them. Show them.
Do nice things just to do them, not to be recognized.
Be around the people who make you feel good and let you be yourself.
Forgive, don't hold grudges.
Happiness is a choice.
Don't give up easily.
Spend less time talking and more time listening. And really listen.
Life is short.
Don't waste time being negative.
If you find someone who makes you happy, don't let them go.
Take care of yourself and others.
Never be mean.
Remember that everyone you meet is going through something difficult and always be gentle.
Remember that you're not perfect, and nobody else is either. And that's OK.
Don't be afraid to cry around people if that is how you feel because those who are worth it will be able to handle it.
Don't waste your time with people who abuse your heart.
Laugh often and genuinely.
If you have issues, deal with them.
Don't be afraid to ask for help.
Be silly often.
Don't expect people to be any way other than the way they are. Accept them for who they are.
Don't care what other people think of you.
Love yourself.
Live a life with no regrets.
Don't dwell on what you don't have, instead revel in what you do.
Don't place any importance on stuff. It's just stuff and can be taken away at any moment.
If you can't be yourself around someone, don't allow them in your life.
If you make mistakes, own up to them, and learn from them.
Don't waste your time with people who can't accept when mistakes are made.
If people make mistakes, forgive them.
Don't hurt people.
Don't put people on pedestals. Remember, we are all beautiful, yet imperfect creatures.
But most of all, don't put off being happy.