Now that I'm getting old(er) there are things my parents failed to tell me which I wish they would have. Here's a few examples. Maybe you have a few of your own?

1. While there are mean people in the world try to see the good in people you meet.
2. If you consider your cup is half full and not half empty it will make your day feel a whole lot better.
3. Taxes are here to stay. Complaining about it will just make you cranky.
4. Your opinion is just that. Yours. Don't look down on people who have an opinion different than yours.
5. Consider every day a gift.
6. Be generous. It will benefit others AND you.
7. If you've had an extremely difficult days write down a list as many things as you can in which you are thankful for.
8. Be adventurous. Life is short to fall into a rut.
9. Stop and enjoy nature. If you do it'll help you put life into perspective.
10. Smile more often. It'll cheer up some people and make the others wonder why your smiling.