Notes to Self

A few minutes after I woke up this morning, I grabbed my journal and pen to remind myself of certain things. These I have realized the past weekend and I think these would be good reminders in treating other people and myself, of course. Here are they:

1. Do not expect others to have the same values as yours.

2. Do not force on others your values and principles.

3. Do not expect too much from people.

4. Changing other people is too challenging; influence them little by little.

5. Surround yourself with people with good intentions and with goals to pursue.

6. Avoid meaningless and unnecessary conversations.

7. Stay happy with who you are, who you have and what you have.

8. Be confident with what you can do.

9. Ignore reactions with no basis.

10. Still, and always, be fair. Treat people with respect that they deserve.