1. Good communication means listening more than you speak.

 

2. The more you compromise, the easier it gets.

 

3. Growth is never comfortable.

 

4. Sometimes the little things are the big things, and the big things are actually little things.

 

5. Being content doesn’t mean you always feel happy. It means you choose to be at peace.

 

6. Getting what you want isn’t as important as being kind.

 

7. Disagreeing isn’t the end of the world – sometimes people have different opinions, and that’s okay.

 

8. Getting the last word feels good in the moment, but biting your tongue feels better in the long run.

 

9. Small acts of kindness go a long way.

 

10. Investing in people means caring about what they care about.

 

11. Say what you mean and mean what you say – no one can read your mind.

 

12. The way you treat people matters, so treat them how you want to be treated.

 

13. One rude remark can cancel out nine compliments.  

 

14. Relationships aren’t 50/50 – they require two people who both give 100%.

 

15. No matter how much you have, it’s easy to always want more. Learn to be joyful in times of plenty as well as in times of need.

 

16. Even if you’re right, you don’t always have to prove it.

 

17. Don’t let stress cause you to lash out at the people you love. Find another outlet for your frustration.

 

18. If someone cares about you, they won’t have to say it. You’ll know by the way they treat you.

 

19. If it won’t matter five days from now, it’s not worth arguing about right now.

 

20. Life is too short to be grouchy. Lighten up and have some fun!