We are not given a happy life or a sad life. We are given a life. It’s up to us to smile.

Always do what you feel in your heart is the right thing to do. Someone will likely criticize you either way.

There is no point in being around people who make you miserable.

Don’t be too stressed over something in the past; there's nothing you can do to change it. Focus on your present to create a better future.

Choose happiness by taking life day by day, complaining very little, and being thankful for the little things that mean a lot.

Every day is a new beginning; treat it that way. Stop thinking about what might have been and starting looking at what can be.

Needless drama doesn’t just walk into your life out of nowhere; you either create it, invite it or associate with those who bring it.

You can't completely shield yourself from sadness without also shielding yourself from happiness.

When you help other people you also help yourself. It's impossible to not feel good when you do good for other people.

Letting go of the past is your first step toward happiness.

If you always look for perfection, you'll always look unhappy.

Being vulnerable is helpful to others. It makes us bigger in the world - the more open we are the more there is of us out there. It doesn't matter if you retreat a little while you wait for one of your risks to feel comfortable.

The world is a playground. Get out of the way of yourself. Let yourself go. Let yourself play.

Life is short. Do more of what makes you happy.

It only takes one person to make you happy and change your life: YOU.

When you dream about a perfect life, make sure that when you get there you allow yourself to be happy instead of constantly wanting more. And remember, it's WHEN you get there, not if. Begin your happiness today.

Don't give up on yourself. Fight for yourself and what you stand for. In life, you've got to go through some bad times to get to the good ones.