Commandments:
1.) Be Lauren; own your truth.
2.) Name the struggle: journal, process, dig deeper.
3.) Little things often.
4.) Less is more.
5.) A dance party is always a good idea.
6.) Smiles and laughter are contagious.
7.) Boundaries create freedom.
8.) Sleep, fresh air, and movement are your most important supplements.
9.) You only get one heart, mind, and body - love them well!
10.) Love is a verb.
Secrets of Adulthood:
- The things you are passionate about are not random, they are your calling.
- You don't have to agree with everyone.
- It's okay to feel uncomfortable.
- Half-assing often leads to something good, if not great.
- You can sleep when you die, but you'll live more if you capitalize on it now.
- If you can't give an enthusiastic "hell, yes!", then "no" is actually a kind alternative.
- Sharing what you're learning boosts your happiness and connects you with others.
- It's okay to ask for help.
- You make more friends by being interested in others than by trying to get them interested in you.
- Remembering and using names has a lasting impact.
- If you're not failing, you're probably not trying/learning/growing.
- Don't let perfect be the enemy of the good.
- What's fun for other people may not be fun for you - and vice versa.
- The best way out is always through.
- How we think not only affects our own spirit, soul, and body but also people around us.
- We have to feel in order to deal so we can heal.
- You can do anything, but not everything... that's okay!
- If you see something beautiful in someone, speak it.
- Creativity can pull you out of the worst moods!
