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SECRETS OF ADULTHOOD

Remind yourself what you've learned

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The Secrets of Adulthood tool allows you to remind yourself of what you've learned with time and experience. What bits of wisdom do you have to share with other people?

If you make your Secrets of Adulthood public, you can save other people from having to learn these secrets the hard way.

SECRETS OF ADULTHOOD

My ideal and the reality of something will never match. Perfectionism is not conducive to happiness. It is ok to make mistakes, ask for help and accept that you've done your best.

SECRETS OF ADULTHOOD

Since you did not do the work required to become someone else, don't regret who you are now.

SECRETS OF ADULTHOOD

Don't waste energy reliving and reacting to anything that happened in the past.

SECRETS OF ADULTHOOD

Following through with something is less mentally and emotionally taxing, than is backing out of it.

SECRETS OF ADULTHOOD

Deal with things as soon as you can. No putting it off. You know when you are lying to yourself. You will feel much happier when get going and get started.

SECRETS OF ADULTHOOD

Clean your Bedroom... Top to bottom... even rearranging the furniture; brightens my entire day and gives me the most restful sleep I could hope for... DOUBLE WIN

SECRETS OF ADULTHOOD

Spending beyond my means feels ten times worse when I have to deal with the consequences. Better to be frugal, and deal with the knowledge that I am protecting myself.

SECRETS OF ADULTHOOD

Don't let others determine your mood or happiness. There are always going to be reasons to get upset. Choose in your own heart.

SECRETS OF ADULTHOOD

- By doing a little bit each day, allot can be accomplished - Others don't notice your mistakes as much as you do - Layer - What you do every day matters more than what you do once in a while - Implement change for your own happiness

SECRETS OF ADULTHOOD

Stop trying on pants at Old Navy. They have never looked good and will never look good on me. Shop at places that make me happy.