1. Taking good care of your health.

When you’re young, all you want to do is explore and try different things. But at some point, you have to be mindful of the things that you’re doing that directly affect your health. You need to let go of all your bad habits before it’s too late. You might feel like ‘no regrets’ is great right now, but down the line, when your health is failing you might regret a lot.

2. Saving money.

Knowing that you have enough money to use when things go wrong in your life gives you a peace of mind. Problems can come out of nowhere and knock you down in an instant. You have to be prepared emotionally, mentally, physically, but most importantly – financially. Your savings can give you a little bit of confidence to face the unknown, and flexibility to make risky moves in your life.

3. Building relationships.

Pick your mentor the same way you pick what you’re going to wear for the day. It’s nice to build strong relationships with people who are going to guide you to be successful. They can help you come up with the wisest choice when you’re at crossroads. They can share important lessons that will be valuable for your growth. One secret for a better life is to surround yourself with people who inspire you and push you to achieve your maximum potential.

4. Asking for help.

At some point in your life you will be needing help. You can’t do everything on your own, no matter how many times you’ve convinced yourself that you’re so good in what you do. It’s okay to admit to yourself that you have limitations, too. It’s okay to approach someone, ask them questions, and learn from them. It’s not a sign of weakness to ask someone for a favor.

5. Knowing your priorities.

You have to ask yourself what’s really important to you, where do you feel at home, who gives you reason to live for another day. And then focus all your attention in that direction. Stop wasting your time doing nothing; instead, invest all your energy and efforts to the things that matter to you. When you’re in doubt, stick to your priorities and follow them.

6. Working hard for your future.

Never give up, even when every muscle in your body is tired, even when your heart is already worn out, even when your mind keeps encouraging you to turn around and quit. There’s no guarantee that life is going to be easy all the time, but don’t stop working hard for your goals. Remind yourself how far you’ve conquered and push yourself to do more, to stand back up and to keep moving forward. Once your passion starts to burn out, remember the days when you rose up against difficult situations and use them as your inspiration.

7. Learning to be independent.

Your family and friends aren’t always going to be there to look after you. You have to learn to thrive on your own. You have to stop relying on other people and be strong for yourself. It’s liberating when you can finally do things for yourself that your parents used to do for you. It feels great to finally know what it’s like to be independent.

8. Being honest with yourself.

One of the easiest ways to get to know yourself is to sit down and hear your thoughts. It’s scary to face all the issues you’ve been ignoring before, but be brave enough to be honest with yourself. Figure out why some things don’t work out for you. Identify your problems and give solutions about them. Recognize your imperfections and learn to be okay with them.

9. Having a good laugh.

Life can be stressful sometimes, so you have to make sure that you do something that allows you to have a good laugh before the day ends. Surround yourself with people who can bring smile to your lips through their timeless jokes. You deserve to have fun and be crazy and be wild once in a while. You’re not here to take things too seriously – you’re here to be happy and have a good time.

10. Finding lifetime best-friends.

Don’t worry if you haven’t found the right people yet. You have so many years ahead of you to search for the ones who will give you a sense of belonging. There are billions of people in the world, and surely you will come across with a group of people who are ready to welcome you with their open arms. You will end up with people who will understand every piece of you, fall in love with your quirks, and accept you for the person that you are.