My rule in life is to work hard and not expect from others and achieve my dreams with my own hard work:)

Don't dwell on things you can't change & think positive.
& the golden rule, treat others as you want them to treat you.
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Be kind to others and yourself, be contempt with what you have, be truthful to others and never change who you are to suit others. Oh and spoil yourself, often.

I try to live by is to be kind to others and yourself. And to laugh often xx

To live, I just have one rule: live it simple. If you think too much, overthink can kill you. Just keep grateful for what you have. Life without up and dowm isn't worth living :)

I live by: every step you take is a step closer to your goal!<3

I love this quote (especially for the troubles that have occurred as of late): "when you feel that you cannot go any further, just know that the strength which carried you this far will take you the rest of the way".

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my rules for life is don't be lazy and never give up. Believe in yourself and stop saying stupid to yourself. What you need to do is keep walking even is gonna hurt you :)Irene Wibowo

I had trouble picking just one! But when it came down to it this is what I think I live by most:

Follow your heart through life, loving others as you would like to be.

x Hayley

Simple; do whatever makes you happy. As long as it brings you joy, never give up on it, never doubt it. :)
Alsooo i love this post!

my rule is never to let anyone rule your life! :) Great post!!

Great post! So inspiring :))) That's what we call life.

Eirini from http://fashionreactor.blogspot.gr/

dont be afraid to try anything once! also i like to thiiink i live by the 'dress for sucess' rule but you should see me now!! haha
xxx
http://eleanorcos.blogspot.com/

Great post! I love your pictures & rules! Shared it on my blog: www.woodandwood.nl ♥♥♥

1. Love.
2. Think positive.
3. Enjoy every single day.
4. Lend a helping hand.
5. Always say the truth.

My rule in life is to "find something happy in the everyday". Whilst you might think that you have just another day at work, at home, etc being bored, I like to try and find something sweet and positive. A 5 min break at work to check a hilarious facebook post. Coming home to a cuddle from my partner. Etc.

Travel, be open minded, take risks, appreciate everything around you.
This TED talk is a great source of inspiration too: http://www.ted.com/talks/louie_schwartzberg_nature_beauty_gratitude.html?source=facebook#.UMGcF8jIFZp.facebook

I love this post...it really got me thinking about what is important to me.

1. Take every opportunity but learn when to walk away.
2. Be kind to all but remember to include your family as they are the easiest to take for granted.
3. Try and look at things from other perspectives...it can allow creativity and thought to take a giant leap.
4. Treat animals with respect.
5. Travel with a open mind.

Such a thought-provoking exercise! Lets see...
1. Never stop exploring - theres nothing I love more than a new cafe, a new favourite spot in my own city, or travelling to new places
2. Live the life you love - Do whatever you can to be in places and around people that you love, doing what you love. Life's not always perfect, but its important to fight for your own happiness
3. The love and respect you give is the love and respect you get - simple.
4. Generosity is a lifestyle - live generously

I'll have to get back to you about a fifth!
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I couldn't agree with you more! It's hard for me to come up with other rules for life actually, because my rules are pretty much the same as yours. But I would add: 1) treat others as you would like to be treated 2) never stop learning new things and acquiring new skills. That's something no one can ever take away from you.

I love your rules!

Mine are:

Eat well, travel often.

Dream big, work it out from there

Treat others how you want to be treated

Remember where you came from

1. Love and trust God with all your heart and all your soul and all your mind
2. Love others before yourself
3. Be you
4. Dress as though every day is significant
5. do what you love

http://liberatedbylkc.blogspot.co.nz/

No matter what happens in life stay positive and stay in the present because you never know is around the corner.

I also believe to do what makes you happy not what makes others happy :) Reach for the stars anything is possible!

alexcatriona@xtra.co.nz <3

Gratitude. Be thankful of all the good everyday...

{I am learning my other "rules" after years of letting life slip by...Unloved, and un~lived...}

Nice post.
Thanks.

• Regret nothing!
• Say "I love you" to the people you love every day!
• Travel the world!
• Be yourself, cause you are amazing
• Eat good food.

I love these!
- Never dwell on insignificant problems when you can appreciate the more beautiful sides of life
- Get outside for some fresh air every day...even if it's only to walk around the block and get a coffee
- Lighten up. Silly fights are not worth it - save those for important things. And never go to bed or leave the house angry!
- Stand up for yourself. People will either respect you or condemn you but at least you'll know who is worth it.
- Have one or two morning rituals that you do every day to prepare for the outside world - a coating of mascara, a dab of lipgloss, a warm lemon water, or a dance around the house in your underwear - it will get you prepared to for a good day.

I don t know if it is internationally open... by the way, hera are my life rules, I d like to share with you also if perhaps I can t take part to the giveaway
1: if there is a solution...don t trouble!if there isn t a solution... why trouble?!
2: always say the truth and what you are thinking
3: you cannot make the first impression twice, keep in mind it!
4: take time to forget the world
5: laugh, laugh a lot. life is too short to be angry!

sorry for my bad english, I m italien.
I hope you understand and like my life rules!
ciao dall Italia
joyblonde at libero.it

"Grass is greener where you water it" - NEIL BARRINGHAM

I know, it's a quote... but right now it's at the top of my list of "New Beginnings..."

Awesome Post thanks for sharing

This really made me think! My top 5 are:

1. Be inspired. Be inspiring.

2. Do what I love, love what I do.

3. Its the little things. Appreciate my surroundings.

4. Never stop learning. Ever.

5. Surround myself with positive people. Tell them I love them often.

5. Travel. Have stories to tell.

X

My rule is you get out of things what you put into them!
Thanks for the chance to win!

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