MostOrdinary's Top 10 Rules to Live By

Hello MostOrdinary Fans! This week’s post is going to be about my Top 10 rules to live by!
Look, life is a fickle bitch and we are all supposed to hang out here for the long haul. Some things aren't fair and some things are amazing. We are all supposed to keep our chins up and head held high through all of it. So I have a top 10 rules to remember on a daily basis for those of use still sailing through our 20’s because taking it day by day without a plan can be terrifying. Since none of us can tell the future here is what will help get us from one day to the next.


10. Drink a ton of water. A TON.
Water is so amazing you guys. First of all, did you know that you're supposed to drink A GALLON of water a day? I did not. After starting to drink more and more you feel better and better. Water helps you clean out all your toxins, keeps your body hydrated, and gets rid of your bloat! Drinking water and doing it regularly can help you with your period cramps- boom. Stay happy and stay hydrated.

9. Make your bed, every morning.
There is nothing better than coming home to a made bed after a long day. If you love sleep as much as I do and/or consider it a hobby, falling into a beautiful cozy perfect looking bed somehow makes relaxing even better. Plus, getting yourself into a routine is important. Even in the early morning you have what you KNOW you're supposed to do before you even open your eyes.

8. Find your boundaries.
This doesn't mean push it to the limit or skydive to see if you can, it means your emotional boundaries. Once you know what they are set that line in stone. You don't need to compromise your stated in stone rules that way, dating or going out with friends they know as well as you know what you are comfortable doing and not doing. Once you've stated your boundaries it’s up to you to make sure they stay respected.


7. Do not put crazy pressure on yourself to be immediately successful
We are all working towards the same goal. Somewhere along the line way we forget that we are still so young. It's okay to be twenty-five and not married, have no kids, or a six figure job. The problem with our society is that we have been coddled as the “instant gratification” generation. Because of this not only do we feel like we aren't living up to the standards we have had pounded into our heads, but it also leads to depression. How are we supposed to be super successful when we have just gotten out of college? Don't be silly, give it time.


6. Find a Hobby.
Have something that wakes go your inner child. It keeps you young and true to yourself. You need to have something that you do just for you. It's a perfect way to connect with yourself. Read, scrapbook, do the crafts that you see on Pinterest, or dance like a fiend. As time goes on you don't want to get lost in the motions, you want to live. Stay in touch with yourself.


5. Look for the silver linings.
I have a friend that is a walking ball of sunshine, I'm not even kidding. I am a self diagnosed “realist/pessimist” but instead of looking for the worst in everything I just don't expect the best. I figured that if I never got my hopes up I'd never get disappointed. Well when she came into my life she opened my eyes to the fact that being and staying positive can only ATTRACT positivity into your life. Look for the best in people instead of assuming the worst and life will surprise you. It's hard to stay positive if you've been hurt a ton but that doesn't mean you can't try. There's a difference between being positive and being vulnerable. Find the silver lining in every situation that you possibly can. Remember that everything happens for a reason and what is meant to be, will be.


4. Remember that we are all human.
No one is perfect. Period.


3. Don't fall in love on the Internet
Why? Why would anyone do that? Haven't you see Catfish? Stop relying on technology because we are too afraid to step out of our comfort zones. Online relationships are ridiculous. Meet people organically, outside of where you are. So crazy, I literally can't. Granted, I understand Tinder is with people in a close proximity but not even that is safe honestly. Some people have amazing success stories some don't. Moral of the story is that you can't be so naïve- going outside into the sunshine and stepping away from your cell phone is not scary. Opening up to the possibility of real life and organic relationships shouldn't be like twisting an arm. You can do it, I have faith.


2. Shit happens.
Not to be blunt but life is not something that we can control. Don't beat yourself up for all your mistakes, you can't! Life is full of the mistakes that shape us into who we are supposed to be. We all mess up and that's okay- we have to fall in order to pick yourself back up and build yourself into the amazing person you are supposed to be.


1. We are all bat shit crazy.
All of us. There is something that makes us tick. It's inevitable, and when guys or girls call us out on being crazy they forget we all are. Girls are super crazy for affection and guys are super crazy for their version of a good time that we create thunderstorms going against one another. Am I saying it’s okay to threaten someone's life in a bar for blinking in the same direction that your boy is? No. What I am saying is that caring about someone brings out the craziest most emotional part of us all- so trust that person that you gave your heart to and take it as a compliment when I girl checks out your man. Guys, if you don't like when your girl gets jealous start reading those memes that are written by women that make you roll your eyes. All that they want is to feel special to you ALL THE TIME. Appreciate it, because they appreciate you way. There are multiple degrees of crazy, but you can't be surprised once you have someone's emotions when we see all 50 shades.
Live, love, forgive, feel, be happy.
Lots of love
Jess