1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.

2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.

4. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.

6. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.

7. Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone.

10. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.

13. Don't compare your life to others'. You have no idea what their journey is all about.

19. It's never too late to have a happy childhood. But the second one is up to you and no one else.

25. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.

26. Frame every so-called disaster with these words: "In five years, will this matter?"

29. What other people think of you is none of your business.

30. Time heals almost everything. Give time time.

33. Believe in miracles.

35. Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger.

39. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.

42. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.

43. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.

45. The best is yet to come.

47. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.

48. If you don't ask, you don't get.

50. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift.

/Regina Brett