Life experience is gold dust, and we can learn so much from others experiences. In 52 years of existence, so much can be learnt and so much can be passed on to others. Here are 52 lessons from 52 years of existence for the author, Heather Séguin.

1. No situation is permanent.
2. Just because you think or believe something doesn’t mean it’s true.
3. There is a life force in everything.
4. Expectations can make you miserable.
5. Don’t worry so much about what other people think.
6. On the previous note, people aren’t really thinking that much about you.
7. No one can look after you better than you can.
8. All fears ultimately boil down to a fear of death.
9. Nurture your friendships.
10. Change yourself before you try to change the world.
11. To expand on #10, you can’t change anyone but yourself.
12. Chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream is really good especially if you add extra chocolate chips.
13. Beliefs shape perceptions.
14. It’s important to get vaccinated.
15. Diets don’t work.
16. We’d all be better off if we took more time to simply stare out the window.
17. Accept help when you need it.
18. Pets make life better.
19. Choose a life partner wisely.
20. Drop the drama.
21. Move on.
22. Give second chances. Be careful about giving more than that.
23. Most problems won’t matter on your death bed.
24. Put your phone away when you’re having a conversation.
25. Keep things simple.
26. Listen to music.
27. Read books.
28. Remember that the world doesn’t revolve around you.
29. You will not get through life without disappointments.
30. Life is full of bad times.
31. Life is full of good times.
32. Even if your childhood was rotten, you’re in charge now.
33. Say no.
34. Say yes.
35. Find some kind of exercise you like and do it.
36. There’s rarely a right time for anything.
37. Nobody owes you anything.
38. Eat one cookie then give the other eleven away.
39. Be weird.
40. Breathe.
41. Spend less than you earn.
42. Surround yourself with positive influences.
43. Practice beginner’s mind.
44. Small things add up to big things.
45. Everyone is fighting a battle.
46. Experts don’t know it all.
47. Go for a walk.
48. Talk less; listen more.
49. Take a risk.
50. Donate your time or money.
51. Be careful about what you assume.
52. Know that any day could be your last and live accordingly.

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