Mantras and Beliefs.

Audrey Hepburn's famous quote on what she believes in is all over Pinterest, and for good reason. It's simple in its message, but resonates because it allows people to agree, "Oh yeah, me too!" or "Good point!" Through a few simple phrases, Hepburn proselytized this sense of identifying our own worldview and things that we can stand behind.

Sometimes sitting and actually reflecting on things that you believe, can become mantras for your life - which can then shape your attitude and worldview in such a positive and enlightened way.
So, I may not be as poetic as Audrey, but these are my beliefs that shape my daily life.
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I believe that you should should let the people who you love know that you love them. Seriously - you absolutely never know how fast something can happen, and the worst thing to feel in this world is regret at things that you've never said.

I believe that you should find some type of exercise that fits for you, and put your heart into really learning about it, no matter what your budget is.

I believe that if you want to order a damn salad, order the damn salad. If you want to order a damn burger, order the damn burger. Who cares?
I believe that you should laugh, loudly, as often as possible.

I believe in eating fruits and vegetables every single day, and putting down the artificial sugar for natural sugar (your body and mind will thank you!).

I believe in taking notes while you read - maybe of words you don't know that you should look up, or quotes that inspire you, etc. Write all over your books, highlight them, whatever. When you reread them, it can give you insight into yourself and a place in life you were at.

I believe in proofreading.
I believe that beauty has absolutely no size or physical characteristic, and every single person should hold their head up high and never conform to societal expectations that are never possible.

I believe in knowing your own limits - whether it's the amount of weight you can lift, how long you should hold that yoga pose, and realizing that you will probably never make a cup of coffee at home that's as good as you'll get for $5 in a coffee shop.
I believe in listening to what people have to say - even if they have different views than you, it's polite to hear what someone says.

I believe that you should never start a sentence with, "No judgment, but..." or "No offense, but..." Say what you say and own it if you're being an asshole.

I believe that those we lose in life are always with us, and that should inspire us to keep striving forward.

I believe in avoiding Facebook when upset or angry.
I believe that if anyone I'm with is an asshole to a server, cashier, custodian, human being, that it will be the last time I go out with them.
I believe in holding my head up high and believing in myself, even if people don't like me (that's life and it will happen).

I believe in taking some time away from the damn phone, iPad, everything and being truly present - whether with yourself or with those you're spending time with.

I believe in meditating. No matter what your religious beliefs, spending time in silence just focusing can bring so much to light.

I believe in the power of having a few nights alone every month (including one weekend night!), with ice cream and Netflix (and red wine) to keep you company.

I believe in being rational, and fighting anxiety and insecurity with fact (aka, get out of your head any way you can, even if it means literally writing down all the facts and then reading them back - there is no room for anxiety when you have reality).

I believe in not owning a scale.

I believe in finding ways to make yourself happy, whether it's getting yourself that venti PSL, leaving yourself love notes around your house, or having an inspiration board on Pinterest filled with encouraging words/mantras.

What mantras/words/things do you live and believe in?

Happy Friday, loves! I hope you have amazing things lined up for the first weekend of October.

I'll be... going to dinner at a place I've been DYING to go to for over a year (they only seat 20 people per NIGHT and it took 3 weeks for a reservation! But they make all their own pasta from scratch, so I am STOKED), well then be having drinks and seeing Gone Girl on Saturday (goes without saying, right? I think I'll need drinks to handle GG), and then will be running and enjoying a lazy Sunday :)