Be soppy, be silly, laugh for no reason, cry (even you…

“Be soppy, be silly, laugh for no reason, cry (even you boys), turn your music up loud, forgive and forget, do cartwheels, watch the sunset, talk to old people, listen to your parents, tell everyone who means anything to you exactly how you feel - whether it's good or bad, don't hold back, fall in love, have your heart broken, dance, appreciate the bad times because they were sent for a reason and somebody else has always got it worse than you, appreciate every moment of the good times because you never know when they might be taken away, be patient, be humble, be nice, say thank you, work hard, play harder, listen - to everyone, let other cars out, eat cake, worry less, be amazed, live every day as if it's your last, dream as though you'll live forever, put your dreams into action, be helpful, be the best you can be, don't judge others, wear fancy dress, sing even if you can't, especially if you can't, learn one good joke and remember it, smile at strangers, believe in yourself, start conversations in queues, take a walk in the park, hug your friends, read books, build sandcastles, make a snowman, speak your mind, give your change to charity, send cards, make presents, talk behind people's backs, but only say nice things, take photos of everything, be passionate, stroke a pet, don't be afraid, do everything in love and in kindness, learn something new, take up a hobby, run down hills like you did when you were young, make fudge, don't speed, have picnics, roll up your trousers and paddle in the sea, play on the swings, be excited, love and allow yourself to be loved, aim to win, lose graciously, turn off the tv - talk and play games, walk barefoot, send flowers just because, don't settle, ignore all the above because it's your life and only you know how to live it for the best”

— Ritu Ghatourey