I have Learned

So far I have learned...

• Everything happens for a reason
• Not to sweat the small stuff
• Laughter IS the best medicine
• God is in control
• A bubble bath is a great stress reducer/reliever
• Reading a book curled up on a couch on a rainy day can make for a great day
• When one door closes, another one opens
• Money does not buy happiness
• Chocolate makes anything better
• Everyone starts at the bottom and works their way up
• There is a light at the end of the tunnel
• Mistakes happen and you learn from them
• It is okay to make a mistake
• Accepting help from others does not mean that you are a failure
• Staying calm in a stressful situation is best
• Dogs make very good best friends
• A simple note or phone call can mean the world to someone
• Being nice really does go a long way
• This is our only life, so we must make the best of it
• You cannot fight every battle
• Yelling NEVER works
• If someone is mean to you, just smile
• Miracles do happen
• God has a plan
• God's plan is always best
• The sun shines after the rain
• Good things do come to those who wait
• Cheating does not get you ahead
• You don't know how good you have it until it's gone
• Smiles ARE contagious
• Love cures all
• God will not give us more than we can handle
• It is easier to forgive than to forget
• Guardian angels do exist
• Success comes in can's and not cant's
• Life is what you make of it, and if you don't like it, then change it
• No one can make you feel inferior without your consent
• A family that plays together stays together
• Be a good example. You never know who is watching
• Time is precious
• Don't take yourself so seriously
• Pay off your credit cards every month...or don't even have them at all
• Don't compare your life to others
• You don't have to win every argument
• Don't take NO for an answer
• It is okay to say NO
• No one is in charge of your happiness except you
• Stick to your budget
• Don't try to read other people's minds
• Pay your bills on time
• Always tell the truth
• Your parents were right
• Don't put things off until tomorrow
• Exercise does make you feel better...it give you more energy rather than make you more tired
• God has given all of us talents to use for Him
• There is NO place like home
• Laugh at yourself
• If you can't laugh at yourself, laugh at other people
• God first
• Family second
• Set goals
• Purpose is more important than money in a job
• Listen...more than you speak
• You don't always have to get the last word in
• It is okay to be wrong
• Learn from your mistakes
• Change is good
• Delegate...it gives you more time for other things
• Do your best always
• Hugs are the best doctor
• Your wife is always right (smile)
• Adults can play too
• Respect has to be earned
• LOVE is the best 4-letter word
• Always be yourself...everyone else is already taken
• Unconditional love is a must