1) Don't be so negative. I get so caught up in the negativity of the world, and it's a really bad distraction as to what is actually going on wonderfully in the world. Try to be more positive and have a more positive outlook on all situations. Majority of the time I find myself regretting what I say or the way I acted because I was acting in negativity. 

2) Fully embrace the current state. Don't think about the past or the future. I say "what if" way too much. I plan like a crazy person. I need to work harder on fully enjoying living in the "now" rather than worrying about what will happen later.

3) Participate in life. I mean, don't we all?? We may think we do, including myself, but sometimes I find myself watching life pass by & not jumping in to create memories. Wether it's going out with friends, going to a "boring" event or even just watching a movie, I can always find an excuse to not do something. I need to stop doing that, because I usually don't have anything going on. Participating in life will create many more happy memories, and goes along with embracing the current state. 

4) Don't sweat the small stuff. You mean we don't have to fret over each and every little detail? I am prone to this. I sweat about all the stuff. If someone is running late, it puts me in a bad mood. If someone does't do something to my exact liking, I get so frustrated. I need to learn that these things are not a big deal! 

5) Trust yourself. You know your strengths. Don't ever stop yourself from doing something you love because you're nervous or scared-- especially if it's dealing with being worried about someone else's opinion about you. You know yourself better than anyone else, don't cut yourself short because of what someone else might think. Making yourself happy is the best gift you can give yourself. A happy life is more enjoyable than a life full of "what if's".