Friday Fifty on Tuesday

This past Friday I posted my first Friday Five, a new weekly series. What better way to start than with 5 thoughts on how to live a better life?

1. Follow your gut. Always.

2. If it seems too good to be true, it is.

3. Put in the work.

4. It is okay to say no.

5. Always be authentic. Always

All you wonderful people added your own thoughts to the list in the blog comments and on Facebook. Totally printable and absolutely helpful on one of "those" days, here is my updated list of the Friday Fifty, including your additions.

1. Follow your gut. Always.

2. If it seems too good to be true, it is.

3. Put in the work.

4. It is okay to say no.

5. Always be authentic. Always.

6. Follow your dreams.

7. Stay true to yourself.

8. Be grateful for what you have.

9. Never feel guilty for experiencing love or joy.

10. Success in everything - even in getting the right opportunities - takes drive and effort.

11. Know the rules so that you can break them.

12. You create the life you lead.

13. Be yourself, be kind, be brave, grateful, be happy.

14. Your work and thoughts are unique.

15. Do something creative every single day.

16. It's never too late to become an artist.

17. Always take the road less traveled.

18. Believe there is good in the world.

19. Be the change you want to see in the world.

20. Be kind, say please and thank you, and never take love for granted.

21. Do what is in your heart.

22. Do what you are driven to do.

23. Live life to the full as there may not be a tomorrow.

24. Be a timely, effective communicator.

25. Courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day that says "I will try again tomorrow."

26. Being creative is not a hobby, it's a way of life.

27. Be mindful and grateful.

28. Perfection is the enemy of progress.

29. Manners matter. 

30. Work hard. 

31. Follow your passion.

32. Try something new.

33. Spend your time on what you love.

34. Immerse yourself in music.

35. Share your blessings through your actions, words, and art.

36. Don't compare yourself to others.

37. Always be kind.

38. Communicate appropriately and in a timely fashion.

39. Always be encouraging.

40. Remember, no one is perfect.

41. Don't be afraid to ask.

42. Give it a go...you never know what might happen.

43. Always act with integrity.

44. Always be you.

45. Be true to yourself.

46. Never give in or give up...even when it looks like a hot mess.

47. Choose the simple way. Always.

48. There is always something to be grateful for.

49. Never try to eat anything bigger than your head.

50. It is never okay to say no to an online shopping cart.