Words of wisdom can make a huge difference in the way you look at life.
Recently, weaskedtheBuzzFeed Communityto share the best advice they ever got.
Here are some of the greatest responses:
1.
“Growing older is a privilege denied by many.
One summer, I had five people in my life who passed away.
“You’re not here to be liked.”
ruthruthruth
3.
If it’s too intense in the beginning, chances are it will fizzle out.
Most successful relationships, including my own, take time to heat up.
I never forgot that line.”
“There’s always someone with less patience than you.”
daisyswierc
5.
“Drink a lot of water.
Drink too much water.
Never stop drinking water!”
graveheartsdesign
7.
“If you aren’t sure whether you gotta get some sleep, you do.”
“No one really has it all together.”
Anonymous, Ohio
9.
“Never chase money.
Money will come to you when you start doing what you love.”
“Have no regrets.”
Aimee, Florida
11.
“‘The way someone treats you says everything about them and nothing about you.’
This changed my life once I was able to internalize it.”
“Only one person can be the best at something, and everyone else is just trying their hardest.
Whoever you’re comparing yourself to is comparing themselves to everyone else.
It’s OK to not do everything perfectly, and it’s still worth doing.”
Audrey, Texas
13.
“Everyone has a different idea of you in their minds, so double-check it’s a good one.
You don’t want it to be your funeral and people are talking s–t about you.
Be nice, help people, love people, and don’t be petty.”
“Your character is your destiny.”
kittylane276
15.
He voided them first."
“The faster you stop being so self-conscious, you’ll enjoy life much more.
Samira, California
17.
“Your work friends aren’t your friends.
It isn’t a bad thing.
The job brought you together and it’s a common experience.”
“When in doubt, eat a cupcake.”
livelaughlovekenny
19.
Embrace the flaws and scars, and love yourself.
Be weird, be wacky, tacky, or anything you want to be!
Don’t let other people tell you what you should be.
The haters will be all around, but shine like a star and blind them with your light!”
“Don’t let other people’s problems become yours.
Don’t take on someone else’s burdens or issues.
Stay in your lane.”
Jennie, North Carolina
21.
“Never believe what your mind tells you after 9 p.m.”
22.
“The most important financial decision you will ever make is who you marry.”
Rick, Indiana
23.
“You will get a lot of advice on how to protect yourself and be an individual.
Set boundaries, know your triggers, live your best life, etc.
And while all of that is great, it’s an incomplete toolbox.
Note: Some responses have been edited for length and/or clarity.
