Advice for Graduates (and Other Adults)

Nice article by Gretchen Rubin on LinkedIn.  This applies to all of us – not just the newly-minted young adults.  Be sure you read the last one.  The article is a great starting point.

My Best Advice for Graduates: 12 Tips for A Happy Life

1. Know yourself
2. Beware of Drift
3. Don’t let the perfect be the enemy of the good
4. Write (and re-write) your own set of personal commandments
5. Identify the problem
6. Take care of your body; exercise regularly and get enough sleep
7. Don’t expect to be motivated by motivation
8. Give time and energy to keep relationships strong
9. Ask yourself, “Whom do I envy?”
10. Remember, everyone makes mistakes
11. Know your “tell.”
12. Collect your own Secrets of Adulthood.