List 10 tips from things I have learned the hard way for the next generation

8. Don’t hold back, HUG PEOPLE. REALLY!!!! HUG THEM!
They need it. Just look around. People walk around miserable most of the time. Give them a little reassuring hug once in a while. It’s a wonder drug.

6. Travel every opportunity you get. Don’t put it off for tomorrow. Don’t put it off until you can do it more luxuriously. Go when you are given the opportunity. The experience is worth the inconvenience of a crowded plane ride or a long bus ride or the heat or the cold or the bad food. See the sights, meet the people, learn the history. Try something new while you are there. Don’t spend the whole time in front of the hotel TV ordering room service.
7. Take lots of pictures. And make copies. And share them with your family. Make sure that you are in the pictures. Your family loves to see you having fun.

3. Forgive everyone for everything. Leave the past in the past.
4. Spend plenty of time with little people (children under the age of five). They will keep you grounded.
5. Don’t compare your life to other people. Don’t get wrapped up in ENVY and chasing the almighty dollar. Your life experiences, your connections with people, MATTER. I watched everything I owned go up in smoke during a terrible house fire, and all that mattered was that my family was safe and well. I couldn’t even remember what was burning.

2. Pray. No matter what you are facing, there is always someone that will listen. Someone who loves you unconditionally. Never forget that. Give Him all of your troubles. Give Him all of your heartache. Give Him all of your worries. He is stronger than you can imagine.

I was very lost for a long time – but once I turned my face to heaven and asked for help, I felt restored. God has seen me through tremendous challenges.

Okay, my first tip:
1. Save, Save Save!!!!! Pennies, nickels, dimes. Hold on to a rainy day fund. Don’t rely on someone else to bail you out (credit cards, mom/dad, husband, etc) Don’t get over your head in debt, or it will rule virutally every other decision you make in life.