20 essential LIFE rules to follow

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Happiness depends upon ourselves. You should not spend too much of your life looking for the approval of other people. No one is responsible for your happiness but yourself.

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Be thankful for everything. For the good and for the bad. The whole life is a priceless gift. The pleasure, the pain - everything is part of it.

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Be true to yourself. It is not necessary to have everyone around to like you. Better to have people liking you because of who you really are. Don't try to pretend being someone else.

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The world is a mirror. What you like or dislike in others is a reflection of your own personality.

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Everyone comes to this world for some purpose. It's up to you to take the lessons of life. The harder it is the more important the lesson is.

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Never take things personally. What others are doing or saying is a reflection of what's happening in their lives, and probably has nothing to do with you.

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Perfectionism is an illusion. A painful one. Relax. Aim at perfection, but continue making mistakes. Just be happy regardless of everything.

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Do not just focus on your own goals and desires because you will miss the beauty of life and the people around you. The world is stunningly beautiful when you open your eyes wide.

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It is not the ultimate goal that is important but the journey to reaching it.

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Forgiveness will make you set in peace and feel free. Forgive quickly and often.

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You have incredible intuition. Learn to listen to the quiet whisper of your heart. It knows the way.

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Let your soul shine! Be authentic. There is no one else like you in the world.

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Don't set yourself limits. Constancy is the key to the great achievements. And there will be nothing impossible.

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Do not take life too seriously. Smile. Have fun. Love. Risk.

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Surround yourself with people who love and support you. You also have to love and support them. Life is too short to stay with the wrong people.

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Have a great and beautiful dreams. Chase them passionately.

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Say YES! to everything you enjoy. Say NO! to everything that does not excite you. Time is your most valuable resource, and you can never get it back. Use it wisely.

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Sometimes we cut off long friendships. You just walk along different roads. When you feel that someone is hurting you or pulling you back, release yourself.

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Fear is often a good indicator of what we really want and need in life. Let fear be your compass and take all the challenges.

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Show your loved ones that you love and appreciate them. You can never overdo it. Your time, presence, love and genuine concern are the biggest gift.