45 Valuable Lessons (that will instantly change your life).

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If you’ve been following me you’ll know that I have been through…

Some INCREDIBLE ups… and Some DEVASTATING downs…

And it ALL leads me HERE.

THIS POST.

So...

To honor my BIRTHDAY Here are 45 VALUABLE lessons I’ve learned in 45 YEARS.

My hope is that this helps you in some small way. 💜

1. EVERYTHING is ALWAYS working out for you (whether it seems like it or not).

2. Your life is a direct result of your focus at this moment. If you focus on what brings you JOY, you will feel JOY… If you FOCUS on your goals, you will move towards them. Keep focusing on what you want.

3. ALWAYS take care of your most precious possession… YOU. Tap into what you need right now and do your best to create that for yourself. What do you need right now to feel good?

4. When you get crystal CLEAR on what you want and have a DEEP purpose beyond yourself, you can be, do, or have things beyond your WILDEST imagination.

5. Find what you are passionate about… And do something that LIGHTS up your SOUL. Do what makes your heart happy, not what you think you "should" do or "have to" do. Create what YOU want out of life.

6. If you aren't taking action on something you feel like you "should" be doing… It's because you don't WANT to. (either consciously or subconsciously). The key is figuring out what is holding you back and getting back into ALIGNMENT.

7. Time is our MOST precious asset. We all have 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 52 weeks a year. Be intentional and honor your time. Every morning, stretch, be grateful, set your intentions, and plan what YOU wish to do (before allowing anyone else's agenda to take over your day).

8. Having goals and a plan creates FREEDOM. Create your vision and your path to get there. Then block time, and focus on the 20% of the 20% that will move the needle.

9. Sometimes you will need to slow down to speed up. If you go 90 miles an hour in the wrong direction, you will either have to do a U-turn or run out of gas.

10. Just because you start down a road doesn't mean you have to stay on that road. Get off at the nearest exit, pull off at a gas station, or stop at a hotel if needed.

11. Everything you want in life is because you think having it will make you feel better. The best part is… You don't have to wait to be happy. What do you need to do to feel HAPPY NOW?

12. Say YES to opportunity (even if it feels scary). When you look back on your life, would you rather think… "I wish I had," or would you rather say, "I am glad I DID." If you don't do anything at all, the only guarantee is it won't happen.

13. GRATITUDE is the most powerful tool in your tool belt. Appreciate every single moment. And even be grateful for having what you DON'T want. It is excellent information shining a light on what you really want instead.

14. You generally feel upset because you are arguing with reality. You want whatever is happening to be different. Accepting reality sooner makes for a much smoother ride. Accept what is.

15. Aim to be the best FOR the world instead of the best IN the world.

16. The only guarantee in life is that there are no guarantees. Nothing will be exactly as planned, so embrace change. Always know that even though you don't see it right now… Everything is for your highest good if you allow it.

17. Absolutely every experience you have in life is valuable and makes you the person you are. Learn from your success but learn even more from your failures.

18. If you are the smartest person in the room, you are definitely in the wrong room. Surround yourself with people who constantly challenge you to learn, grow and evolve.

19. Always treat EVERYONE with kindness and respect. Learn their name and genuinely get to know them… Whether they are a cashier, a server, the cab driver, the janitor... or a CEO… Your life will instantly become much richer.

(PS. You can tell a lot about someone's character from how they treat a server.) (PPS. I also believe it should be a mandatory requirement to BE a server.)

20. Never be afraid to talk to people you feel are "above you" somehow. They aren't. We are all just human beings doing our thing on this blue spinning ball.

21. Love intensely. Love deeply. And open your heart (even when it feels scary).

22. Get checkups regularly. You know your body better than anyone else. Always trust your gut over any "expert" opinion. If you feel something is wrong physically after an expert dismisses you- get a second opinion.

23. Stay in your own lane. What other people DO is absolutely NONE of your business. Everything someone else does is about THEM (not you).

24. What other people think about you is also NONE of your business. Beat your own drum. It doesn't matter what they believe. What matters is what YOU think.

25. Maya Angelou was right… If someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time. People SHOW you who they are… So pay attention.

26. You can't change other people (no matter how much you may want to). Accept people for who they are instead of trying to mold them into who you wish them to be.

27. If you judge someone else, are irritated by someone else, or attract something in your life you don't like… Look in the mirror. Usually, that is an aspect you don't like about yourself. What do YOU need to change?

28. Boundaries are a necessity to keep everyone safe. You wouldn't drive down the street without doors, a roof, a floor, or a steering wheel, would you?

29. Spend more time ALONE getting to know yourself than you think you need. Intentionally being present with yourself can be the hardest thing but will be the most rewarding.

30. The simplest habits are the ones that will change your life. Meditate. Practice gratitude. Journal. Connect to others. Laugh. Move your body every single day. Drink lemon water. Eat food that nourishes your body. Get outside. Make these habits non-negotiable.

31. Keep learning, growing, and evolving every day. Reach to be 1% better in some small way. Looking back a year from now, you won't recognize yourself.

32. Always CHEER for other people's success… and mean it. And always cheer for your success and mean it too.

33. Surround yourself with people who FILL your cup and LIFT you up.

34. Take messy action. Remember that PROGRESS IS Perfection.

35. Be willing to FAIL.

36. Be willing to SUCCEED.

37. Be willing to TRUST that it is working… Even when you don't see it.

38. TRUST your GUT. You know…That feeling you have deep down. That is your warning light that is on. Do NOT ignore that to please other people.

39. EVERY feeling you have is VALID. No matter what. Except for Worry... Worry prolongs suffering. Always ask yourself. How will I feel about this in 5 minutes? In 5 days? In 5 years?

40. The only guarantee in life is change. Absolutely nothing is permanent.

41. How you show up for that one thing… is how you do everything. Always stay in your INTEGRITY.

42. Find amazing support systems. Be there for them when they need it. And lean on them when you need them (especially when you don't want to).

43. Aim to leave each day better than you found it.

44. There are many different seasons in life. Sometimes it may feel like you are behind. You aren't. You are EXACTLY where you are supposed to be. Bloom where you are planted.

45. LIVE LIFE to the FULLEST! Have FUN. DANCE like no one is watching…Whether you are 25, 45, or 85… Just ENJOY every MOMENT. 💃🏻🎉

(Sneaky #46: Nothing is better than a hug from my mom.)

Love,

Michele 💜x

PS. What lesson has made the BIGGEST impact on YOUR life? 👇🏻