"The 7 keys to life"

   The other night I was in the dark randomly thinking (like I usually do) & thought about how just having an optimistic view on life helps you to better yourself not just as a person, but a person who can say that they are happy with, & enjoying life. How many people can truly say that they wake up in the morning , everyday, happy?

 I've noticed a lot of people complain about ther issues, situations, problems, world ending etc.. I get it, but EVERYBODY has problems, it’s apart of life, but instead of learning from them, appreciating the lesson learned, & growing, people tend to hang on to the result in the worst way. Not all, but few. So hopefully this will help some of those few that are a little lost out there.

 I really believe that there are certain keys to life, key’s that unlock those doors to living a better life. Now I don’t want you to look at these keys as “rules” to live by, but more so of a guideline, just something to help keep you grounded.

1. Attitude - How many times have we met the beautiful but ugly man or woman? The person who can be outrageously gorgeous, but appear to be so unattractive because of there attitude. Having a bad attitude turns people off & draws them away. The not so attractive can be attractive just by having that bright attitude. It’ll make a person shine a little more & standout in a room. People will gravitate towards you, & want to be around you.
2. Kindness-  Just having an emotionally sympathetic nature can touch so many people in so many ways. A simple act of kindness really does have a chain reaction. Randomly giving a stranger a compliment, helping an elderly woman with her groceries,  w/e the case, you can literally change somebody’s day. I believe you do unto others as you would have them do unto you.
3. Appreciation- Although we were not all born with silver spoons in our mouths, we were given life…period. Really think about it, how many times does the day just go by & you don’t appreciate what you DO have. Lungs to breath, leg’s to walk, eye’s to see, there are people who don’t even have that. So the next time you rant on about not having that new prada bag, know that there’s a child in the hospital with days left because they’re sick with cancer. I don’t mean to rain on peoples parade, I’m just really keeping it all the way real, & I think sometimes we need that harsh reality check.
4. Confidence- No one can make you feel down or bad about yourself without you letting them. Having self confidence is like having that brick wall with huge letters on it spray painted in black stating “I’m the sh*t, & you can’t get over me”. Now realize, there is a thin line between being confident and cocky, so don’t trip on it. That can definitely make the difference between a person being sexy and a person being annoying. But by all means, you are who you are, be proud of you, walk tall, & pat yourself on the back, because there is no one like you, and you have that special thing that the next person doesn't.
5. Responsibility- “Having a capacity for moral decisions and therefore accountable; capable of rational thought or action.” I also coincide being responsible with being patient. Need I say more? Handle your business. 
6. Compromise- Ahh… Venus vs. Mars.. Does it have to be a battle? Honestly, not really, at least not in my opinion. Being able to compromise with others takes practice, i'll admit. It’s like a skill. If you’re able to back down or be lenient on a decision in order to make not only the other person but yourself happy, then my friend, let me hand you this gold trophy! Compromising seems to be one of the most difficult things to do, especially for people who have the “I always win” attitude. But if you concur this key & truly learn how to use it, you might be surprised to how situations can actually work in your favor.
7. Communication-  Is definitely the magna cum laude of  keys! I can bet that 99.9% of you that read this have heard the famous quote “Communication is key”. It really is! I cannot express it enough, if you can communicate and get your point of view across and understood, then most of the time that’s half the battle! From work, (“closed mouths don’t get fed”), to personal relationships, (being able to express yourself eliminating confusion.) It just makes things so much easier when you know how and when to say what you need to say. Communication is not only key, but it’s the tool to building the base, the foundation, the ground to your structure!

At the end of the day, these key’s will help. Personal life, business, w/e the case. Just remember them and use them, apply them to daily life, let them help you learn to live life & love! Open yourself & your mind.


Just my thought of the day ♥