10 things that will make your everyday life easier

1. Don’t try to read other people’s minds – and don’t expect others to be able to read yours. Communicate if it is important to you.
2. Don’t expect to be friends with everyone. We are all different – and we all like different things. Instead, invest your time with a few good friends. That’s all you really need to feel happy and fulfilled.
3. Create a budget and live within your means. Accruing debt will only cause you to feel stressed.
4. Get rid of the monster of jealousy – and only compare yourself with yourself.
5. Organize your clutter and get rid of some stuff. It will leave you feeling calmer, and will save you lots of time.
6. Stay on the sidelines and don’t get drawn into pointless dramas in other people’s lives (unless it’s a crisis – and you know you should help).
7. Finish what you’ve started – and then do something else.
8. Be patient and kind. Treat every person you meet with respect.
9. Accept there are things that you can’t change or control – and focus on those things that you can change and control.
10. Don’t be too proud to apologize. Admit that you were wrong, then say you’re sorry, and move on.

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