Hil's rules to live by

1) Take time for yourself: give yourself breaks throughout the day to re-fuel and process things that are on your mind. You’ll find your focus markedly higher when you return to work.
2) It is more blessed to give than to receive: Blessing others by offering a helping hand or giving a surprise gift feels so good. Generosity is a great characteristic to have!
3) let your "yes" be "yes" and your "no" be no: being an un-reliable person is a horrible label to have. When you say you are going to do something follow up. It's better to give a "maybe" or a "no" than to let someone down. That way they will be pleasantly surprised when you can!
4) Be a person of action: thinking and dreaming about things are useless if you don't take a leap of faith and actually take steps toward doing them. It takes tremendous courage but it is so fulfilling. If you are always worrying about making the wrong decision you'll never allow yourself to make a great one.
5) Your family are people you will have in your life forever ~ invest in them! Your family are your biggest encouragers, best listeners, and love you no matter what. Spending quality time with them and being "real" and vulnerable to them is so fulfilling!
6) start your day off right~ with a cup of Joe and a quiet/prayer time with God
7) Prayer is powerful! God always hears us when we pray to Him and He always responds. If we look for it we will hear His answer. We have to be careful not to expect or look for the response we want but have faith that God's response is ALWAYS best, even though it may not seem so at the time.
8) you can't please everyone so stop trying: You’re never going to be able to control what others think, so don’t focus on being "liked" by others . Instead, work on the things you have control over – yourself, your emotions, your thoughts and your actions. Be yourself and you will find the people that are true friends will love you for who you are will love you~ weaknesses and all. Remember that our heavenly Father always accepts us and loves us unconditionally. We cannot earn His love because His grace is given freely to us.
9) Embrace the present: Be content with your circumstances knowing that where God has you is His best for you.