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Don’t get trapped in the world of ‘what if?’ We can’t predict the future.
We can’t change the past. So work hard to live in the moment.
Work out what is and isn’t in your hands. Use your time and energy to
focus on what you can control. Don’t dwell on what you can’t control.
Remember that nothing endures. Try to take the long view. Whatever
you’re going through now won’t last forever. It will soon be little more than
a memory.
The future is bright. Free yourself of the assumption that the future is
littered with trouble and strife. It’s just as likely that it will contain exciting
opportunities.
The power of humour. Laughter can be a brilliant antidote to stress and
allows you to get a new perspective on your situation. No matter how bleak
things seem, see if you can find a way to see the funny side.
Anxiety is a negative form of energy, but you can flip it into a positive.
If you’re worried that you’re not in good enough shape for that marathon
you’ve got coming up, use that anxiety to drive you on in your training.
Your body is amazing and unique. Cherish it. Celebrate the things that
make your body different from anybody else’s.
No body is ever perfect. Everyone has parts of their physique that they
dislike. Work out what you can change, make peace with the things you
can’t change.
You fit 100 per cent into your own skin. Learn as much as you can from
other people, but never try to imitate them.
Your health is paramount. There’s no cosmetic improvement that justifies
compromising your physical or mental well-being.
Internet trolls are inadequate leeches. They feed off attention, so don’t
give it to them.
Don’t be ashamed of taking care of yourself. Wear nice clothes, get fancy
haircuts, go to salons. Do whatever makes you feel happy. Just make sure
that you’re doing it for your benefit, not other people’s.
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