Secrets of Adulthood
Courtesty of Gretchen Rubin of The Happiness Project
*The best reading is re-reading.
*Outer order contributes to inner calm.
*The opposite of a great truth is also true.
*You manage what you measure.
*By doing a little bit each day, you can get a lot accomplished.
*People don’t notice your mistakes and flaws as much as you think.
*It’s nice to have plenty of money.
*Most decisions don’t require extensive research.
*Try not to let yourself get too hungry.
*Even if you think they’re fake, it’s nice to celebrate Mother’s Day and Father’s Day.
*If you can’t find something, clean up.
*The days are long, but the years are short.
*Someplace, keep an empty shelf.
*Turning the computer on and off a few times often fixes a glitch.
*It’s okay to ask for help.
*You can choose what you do; you can’t choose what you LIKE to do.
*Happiness doesn’t always make you feel happy.
*What you do EVERY DAY matters more than what you do ONCE IN A WHILE.
*You don’t have to be good at everything.
*Soap and water removes most stains.
*It’s important to be nice to EVERYONE.
*You know as much as most people.
*Over-the-counter medicines are very effective.
*Eat better, eat less, exercise more.
*What’s fun for other people may not be fun for you–and vice versa.
*People actually prefer that you buy wedding gifts off their registry.
*Houseplants and photo albums are a lot of trouble.
*If you’re not failing, you’re not trying hard enough.
*No deposit, no return.
Courtesty of Gretchen Rubin of The Happiness Project
