My mantra

1. Be true to myself. Shed society's rules and regulations. Follow my heart with a lot of common sense.
2. Be kind to myself. Let go of self flogging; it doesn't matter.
3. Always follow my gut.
4. When someone shows me who they are in the first 30 seconds, believe them.
5. Thrive on good health. Balance between body and mind. Eat healthy and increase body strength. A solid immune system.
6. Rules are meant to be broken.  Live outside the lines.
7. Failure is not trying ... success is feeling bliss about my own achievements
8. Have a few really good friends who you can talk about anything with and share your life. When needed (hopefully, rarely) set boundaries. But have friends who are happy for me, while I am happy for them. Friends' jealousy of me is not an option. We need to be happy for each other and be there in tough times too
9. Give back. Take the time to help others who are less fortunate by giving money, time or whatever they can benefit from
10. Don't worry. Spend you time on what's possible and not what may never happen
11. Spend the next 30 years using the wisdom I've gathered in the last 44 years
12. Know when to walk away from bad situations and don't put up with anyone else's bullshit
13. Do my best and let life take care of the rest.When things are difficult it's more important than ever to pursue my own excellence. Focus on what I can control and execute brilliantly. Then go home and let it go.
14. Detach from the noise. Find some peace and tranquility. Spend time in nature or with friends and family. Go to a movie. Get away from the chatter of the situation.
15. Ask myself, "What is the opportunity here?" In every situation, there is an opportunity. What is my challenge telling me? Do I need to repair a relationship? Change the way I do business? Find new resources? My solution to tough times will take me to the next level.
16. I am responsible for my response. No matter how difficult or frustrating a situation is I can control how I act. I have the ability to reflect. To evaluate. To make a decision.
17. No matter what life sends me, I am responsible for how I respond
18. Trust when I am hurt but find out what and try to make sure I never go there again
19. Learn, learn, learn from everything. Life repeats itself when I don't learn
20. Don't be so hard on myself. It doesn't really matter
21. Right and wrong is what I define it to be
22. Have fun by doing what I love. Spend time discovering how I like to spend my time and be happy with it
23. Make changes when needed ... don't get caught up with situations. Let it go and move on
24. Try new things ... It's now or never
25. Save for tomorrow but live for today
26. Continue to move on when friends take me for granted. The universe is wide. Find the ones who appreciate me for who I am
27. Fill my life with love
28. Live with intention
29. Write from the heart

30. Focus on emotional and physical healing. Free myself from past pain

31. Break away and assert my own power and authority. Stand up for myself and what I believe in but choose my battles wisely

32. If I am not happy with the ways things are, it's up to me to change them