People often compliment Regina Brett that she looks great for her age of 90. Well, it turns out that the lady is actually 54 years old and not 90 as the web says. She began writing Life Lessons the night before her 45th birthday, the day after she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Her life lessons are spreading extremely fast, they have gone viral. And even though Ms. Regina is not 90 years old, she has touched many lives and the lessons are appropriate for anyone who has forgotten what is truly important in life.
Regardless of Regina Brett's age, her lessons are universal and we can all relate to them.
Here are 30 life lessons from Regina Brett:
1. Life isn't fair, but that doesn't mean it isn't good.
2. Life is too short to waste it on hate.
3. Don't take yourself too seriously. Neither do others.
4. Pay off your credit card debt on time each month.
5. We don't have to win every argument. Just agree to disagree.
6. Don't cry alone. Crying with a friend is more healing than crying alone.
7. Save for retirement starting with your first paycheck.
8. When it comes to chocolate, it's futile to resist.
9. Make peace with your past so you don't ruin your present.
10. It's okay for your kids to see you cry.
11. Don't compare your life with the lives of others. You have no idea what their path is.
12. If the relationship has to remain a secret, we have nothing to look for in it.
13. It's never too late for a happy childhood. Now childhood depends only on us.
14. Light the candles. Use nice bedding. Wear expensive underwear. Don't keep them for special occasions. Today is a special occasion.
15. The most important sexual organ is your brain.
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16. We are responsible for our own happiness.
17. Accompany each so-called accident with these words: "Will this even matter in five years?"
18. Forgive.
19. What other people think about you is none of your business.
20. Time heals almost everything. Give time to time.
21. What doesn't kill you truly makes you stronger.
22. Your children only get one childhood. Make it unforgettable.
23. Get rid of everything that is not useful, beautiful or brings you joy.
24. Envy is a waste of time. You already have everything you need.
25. If you don't ask, you won't get.
26. Your job won't take care of you when you get sick. Your closest will be. Don't neglect them.
27. Get out every day. Miracles await you.
28. No matter how good or bad the current situation is, it will change.
29. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.
30. All that matters in the end is that you truly loved.
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