“Assume positive intent.
Here are just a few of our faves:
1.
“More often than not, arguing isn’t worth it.
Some people just can’t be convinced.
It’s just better to stop the situation from escalating.
And sometimes, you’re just wrong.
you should probably be open to accepting that.”
brynanana
2.
“Assume positive intent.
emilym4e8497a33
3.
“I lost my mother in March of this year and it has changed me as a person.
Don’t waste time.”
francesh4b9db5c96
4.
“If you KNOW something is wrong, and your doctor wont listen, insist on a second opinion.
garebehr
5.
“I learned that my current dating habits arent healthy for me.
I realised that I tend to conflate sex and physical intimacy with emotional intimacy.”
No shame towards casual hookups and sex on the first date but it just isnt good for me.”
laurengreve
6.
“There’s no point working so hard that I get burnt out.”
noimpillagingeverybody
7.
Also, I learned to just dance on nights out without worrying about feeling judged and watched.
I love dancing, and while I’m not great at it, I no longer care.”
alexandriam468456e34
8.
“Setting boundaries.”
“I’ve been getting migraines and honestly feeling pretty miserable the past couple of years.
I have more energy and fewer migraines, and I enjoy life more.
sageylouwho2
9.
We cannot control other people’s actions, right?
People don’t always follow logic or reason and we just have to be okay with that.”
syedatahia
10.“Reciprocity.
Don’t give your all to people who give you the bare minimum.”
emka_b
11.
“Respectfully, your employer doesnt give a sh*t about you.
They only care about their own agenda.”
splootingtil
12.
“ALWAYS advocate for yourself.
racheljanepatrick
13.
Seriously, dont keep them around!
luckyscissors50
14.
“I retired early because I hated my job.
Im not yet eligible for Social Security, but I invested well, so I can manage.
Its not worth staying at a job you hate.
Staying because you have a good work ethic or you feel some sort of loyalty is counterproductive.
Put yourself before ANY job.
Your mental health and physical health are worth it.”
kerwoodderby
15.
“‘When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time,’ said Maya Angelou.
patt41482d6a1
16.
“Improving my physical health has improved everything else in my life.
Not using social media has also been a huge net positive in my life.”
ashdjas
17.
“It really is about who you surround yourself with.
My cat passed away this year, and mybest friendof 20+ years was not there when I needed her.
rattymarshmello
18.
“To speak up.
I still feel guilty about it sometimes, but Im working on it.”
thatgirla
19. ravenbard
20.
“Set and keep your standards high.
Whether it be with romantic partners, work stuff, friendships, anything.
You know what you want and need, and you are worth your high standards.”
morganbartlett1316
21.
“People who like you will make an effort with you.”
“I learned that this year when I liked a guy.
We became really close for a while, then lost touch.
I tried to keep him in my life but he wasnt making an effort so I stopped.”
reabear
Note: Submissions have been edited for length and/or clarity.
