80 lessons I will teach my daughters

Because if we don’t who will? Here are 79 of the life lessons I will teach my daughters

1. Be strong
2. Your voice is there to be used
3. Be kind in the face of adversity
4. Study something you love
5. Celebrate the small wins
6. Love can lead to heartbreak but love fully anyway
7. I will ALWAYS pick you up when you need it
8. Support your sisters don’t knock each other down
9. Don’t rely on other people for your happiness
10. True friends are there for you. Period.
11. Love but don’t be a slave to it
12. Dance in the rain
13. Read ferociously
14. Follow your dreams even when they scare you
15. Buy cheap buy twice
16. Write handwritten letters
17. When in doubt, talk it out
18. You will fail at some things. That’s ok
19. Pick yourself back up
20. Have a hobby for the pure joy it brings
21. You don’t need anyone else’s validation, you really are awesome
22. Look after your health
23. Travel. A lot
24. Don’t apologise unless you truly are sorry
25. Know when to let go
26. Some people will enter your life and be your kryptonite
27. Watch those old films your parents recommend
28. Music really was better back in the day
29. Take photos. The moment may seem insignificant at the time but capture it anyway
30. Ask questions
31. Give when you can
32. Be an advocate for those who need one
33. Women can be fierce too
34. Their right might not be right for you
35. Always aim for more than you ever thought possible to achieve
36. You are worthy
37. Find your tribe. They will have your back
38. Learn to be comfortable being alone
39. Learn to cook well. You need to eat after all
40. Treat yourself
41. Buy well made bras. Trust me on this
42. Love your body
43. You will make mistakes. Learn from them
44. Ask for help
45. Never stop learning
46. People may judge you. Do it anyway
47. Participate in community activities
48. Don’t ignore injustice
49. Support a cause
50. Eat the damn cake
51. Your job title doesn’t define your worth
52. Raising children is magical and terrifying but that’s ok
53. Exercise. Your body will thank you for it
54. Love has no caveats
55. Don’t apologise for being you
56. Wear your hair how you like it
57. Dress in a way that fills you with confidence and joy. Not how a magazine tells you to
58. Create your own standards to live to
59. Keep a journal
60. You are good enough
61. You’re never too young to start saving money
62. Expensive doesn’t equal better
63. Make me proud
64. Make me worry
65. Do it anyway
66. Love your life for you
67. It’s ok to change your mind
68. Nobody cooks as well as your mum. Except maybe your grandma
69. Learn about your heritage
70. Hug your children as often as you can
71. Be present but look forward
72. If you’re going to do it, do it well
73. Choose a partner who makes you laugh even at your lowest moments
74. Don’t sacrifice your personality to fit in. Be true to you.
75. Do it because you want to not because others do
76. Jump off that cliff. With a parachute
77. Kiss your kids goodnight even if they’re already sleeping
78. Don’t ignore your inner voice
79. Be the change you want in your life don’t rely on others to do it for you
80. Explore

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