1. Never leave cookies in the oven too long. Even if theyâre still really soft, take them out after the recommended time. When they cool they will harden. Trust me, no one likes cookies that taste like rocks.
2. Always take a jacket. Even if you think youâll be fine. Even if youâll be inside. Even if thereâs a heater. Bring your jacket.
3. Donât be afraid to reach out and ask for help when you need it because everyone needs help sometimes.
4. The best pancake recipe is 1 cup equal parts flour and milk, ½ cup sugar and a pinch of baking powder. Add chocolate chips for extra deliciousness.
5. Go outside every day. Even if you donât want to. Even if you have to use all your strength to drag yourself out of bed. The sunshine might not cure your problems, but itâll do you so much good to breathe fresh air.
6. Donât let your hobbies fade away. Keep reading, keep drawing, keep singing, keep painting, keep running. Keep doing what you love.
7. Carbs are not the enemy. They fuel your brain. So eat those potatoes and that rice and donât you feel guilty about it for one second.
8. I know it sounds clichĂŠ but time really does heal all wounds. Give yourself 6 months and it wonât hurt so much, trust me.
9. Be kind. There is no reason for you to put someone down.
10. Learn to love yourself loudly and unconditionally and never apologise for it.
11. If you ever find yourself involved with someone who treats you like youâre nothing, run for the hills and never look back. They donât deserve you.
12. Rose hip oil is a miracle worker. Gently rub over your face each night before bed and your skin will feel like silk.
13. Drink. Three. Litres. Of. Water. Every. Day.
14. Take pictures. Document everything. One day youâre gonna want to look back at all of this, make sure you have the photos to look at.
15. Let go of anything that weighs you down. The past is the past and thereâs nothing we can do to change it. Every day is a another chance for us to do better, to be better.
16. Spend as much time as you can with the people who make you laugh.
17. Set up goals for yourself and keep yourself motivated in whatever youâre doing. Always have something to work towards.
18. Try to make your bed every morning. Yes itâs a hassle when youâre half asleep but there is no better feeling then coming home to a nice clean freshly made bed, especially if youâve had a bad day.
19. Treat yourself but also look after yourself. Eat lots of fruits and veggies and move your body then dance all night and have a doughnut as a midnight snack. Life is about balance.
20. Never be afraid to love, even if youâve been hurt before. Live life with an open heart and you might be vulnerable but you will experience so much joy.