<ul><li class="ql-align-justify"> Look at what you have instead of what you lack</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Gratitude makes your heart feel full and happy</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Even small things deserve your thanks</li></ul>

7. Be thankful every day

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Life doesn’t always go as planned</li><li class="ql-align-justify">If you prepare your mind, surprises won’t shake you</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Learn to adjust and stay calm when things change</li></ul>

8. Be ready for life’s surprises

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">It’s not the event that upsets you but your thinking about it</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Take a moment before you respond</li><li class="ql-align-justify">A calm mind leads to better choices</li></ul>

9. Choose your reactions wisely

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Being honest and kind is more important than being rich or popular</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Your values matter more than your results</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Always choose to do what is right</li></ul>

5. Virtue is the highest goal

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">You cannot please everyone, and you don’t need to</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Focus on your character and not what people say</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Do good because it is right, not to get praise</li></ul>

6. Don’t live for others’ approval

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Worrying about things you can't change is not helpful</li><li class="ql-align-justify">You are in charge of your actions and your thoughts</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Peace comes when you stop trying to control everything</li></ul>

1. Focus only on what you can control

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">The past is over and the future is not promised</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Pay attention to what you are doing right now</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Enjoy and make use of the time you have today</li></ul>

2. Be present and live today fully

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Use your time in a meaningful way</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Help others and stay true to your values</li><li class="ql-align-justify">A good life comes from living with intention</li></ul>

10. Live with purpose

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Learn to control your emotions and habits</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Avoid things that bring short-term joy but long-term pain</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Discipline makes you stronger and more free inside</li></ul>

3. Practice self-discipline

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Difficulties are a part of life for everyone</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Hard times help you grow and learn</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Stay calm and face problems with strength</li></ul>

4. Accept hardships calmly

You have power over your mind, not outside events. Realize this and you will find strength.

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