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Today, I’m passing along 32 wisdom I’ve learned along the way. I’m grateful for all that I’ve seen, where I’ve been, and where I’m going. Especially where I am today.

1. Smile often – It will make people wonder about you.
2. Chase that dream – Whatever you’ve been thinking about for a long time, just go for it. It’s not handed to you, you have to work for it.
3. Drink lots of water – It’s so good for you.
4. Respect others – Regardless of the differences. Try it.
5. Treat others the way you would want to be treated – I cannot stress this enough! Put yourself in their shoes too! Kindness goes a long way.
6. Lift heavy weights – The best body toning, feel good endorphins, stress reliever on earth.
7. People won’t always like you and that’s okay – Brush it off and walk away as hard it may be. Refer to #1, keep smiling.
8. Hold yourself to the highest standard – Really respect yourself.
9. Rescue is the best breed – When you rescue a dog, you open up a spot in the animal shelter to save another life.
10. Always see the good in others – Despite the differences, you may not always see eye to eye but always see the good and smile about them.
11. Travel far and wide – Traveling will make you an incredibly more well-rounded human being.
12. Wash your face every night – And don’t forget your sunscreen during the day!
13. Keep your meals real, whole and nutritious – I continuously keep learning about the food I eat and how it treats my body!
14. Also, enjoy treats because…balance – Dairy-free or not!
15. Bravely accept your imperfections, your flaws – Strive for growth, instead of perfection.
16. It’s okay to be vulnerable – Being vulnerable makes you who you are.
17. Be unapologetically YOU – Keep shining like a diamond.
18. Recognize that your inner beauty conquers all – Stay true to yourself.
19. Take pictures of everything – Life goes by fast, you only live once, and stop the time with a picture.
20. Do the things you’re scared to do – And don’t let people tell you otherwise.
21. Focus on the present, not the past – I struggle with this often! But learning to focus on today, not what happened yesterday!
22. Laughter is the best medicine – Keep a sense of humor and don’t take yourself so seriously.
23. Weight is simply JUST A NUMBER – It’s always just a number, your health is your most valuable asset.
24. Never take your body for granted – I still have a lot to learn in terms of the food I eat and working out has me learning that my body is capable in many ways I never imagine.
25. Learn to fail and accept failure – Mistakes are what makes you who you are.
26. Always say “I love you” – Period.
27. Stop assuming what others think of you – It’s none of your business.
28. Don’t compare yourself to others – You have no idea what’s behind closed doors.
29. Enjoy life – Show up and make the most of it.
30. There is nothing to hold you back – Except yourself.
31. Don’t let your disability define who you are as a person – Even though it may seem like denying the power and overwhelming significance of the experiences in my life, you’re not insulting yourself, not weak, not asking for sympathy. You’re you. See the person first, disability second.
32. Be a decent human.