25 Things I’ve Learned in Life

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25 Things I’ve Learned in Life

Dr David R Hamilton

1. Every step counts. Even the little ones

2. You can. Even when you worry you can’t

3. Be open to the possibility of miracles. You never know what might happen

4. Your mind is more powerful than you realise. Use it wisely

5. Love really can really make a difference

6. Resist the temptation to see yourself as small in any way

7. Meaningful gains in confidence (and self-love) usually lie at the edge of your comfort zone

8. Be kind – you never know what people are dealing with

9. You’re capable of more than you realise

10. There’s always a way

11. Kindness really does matter

12. Laughter is therapeutic

13. You never know what you’re capable of until you try

14. Don’t hold back from telling those close to you that you love them

15. We all need some self-kindness sometimes

16. Strange things happen sometimes. Roll with it

17. It feels nice to be happy for other people

18. Focus on the good in people and you help bring it out in them

19. Things usually get better when you sprinkle in some kindness

20. You’re worth it!

21. Everyone is just trying the best they can. Cut each other some slack

22. Listening is a simple but really powerful form of kindness

23. You’re enough…just as you are

24. Life doesn’t always go in a straight line. Trust the process

25. A kind word or a seemingly small act of kindness can make someone’s day

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12 Comments

  1. Avatar for Carol Carol on June 26, 2025 at 12:48 pm

    I appreciate the time and effort you have put into this for other people’s benefit. Thank you!

    • Avatar for Dr David R Hamilton Dr David R Hamilton on June 26, 2025 at 12:51 pm

      Aw thanks Carol. That’s kind of you to say.

      • Avatar for Pippa Pippa on June 26, 2025 at 2:35 pm

        Number one resonated so much… the little steps!

      • Avatar for Ann Ann on June 26, 2025 at 2:51 pm

        Thank you for sharing!
        You’re words always come at the right time.

  2. Avatar for Danielle Danielle on June 26, 2025 at 1:00 pm

    Your blogs always bring a big smile from me. Thanks David 🙂

  3. Avatar for Jan Jan on June 26, 2025 at 1:20 pm

    You always brighten up my day! Thank you for a list of reminders well worth remembering!

  4. Avatar for Melanie Melanie on June 26, 2025 at 6:33 pm

    yep agree agree agree and just the shove in the right mindset i needed right now. thankyou xoxo

  5. Avatar for Clare Clare on June 26, 2025 at 6:49 pm

    Thank youuuu David for all
    your emails

  6. Avatar for Helen Helen on June 27, 2025 at 9:27 am

    I’m going to send this to my two daughters! Thank you

  7. Avatar for Hayley Hayley on June 29, 2025 at 9:10 am

    Thank you David. I love this. It’s great to have these reminders.

  8. Avatar for Jane Davis Jane Davis on June 30, 2025 at 2:37 pm

    Thank you so much for sharing David you’re kindness itself

  9. Avatar for Neri Neri on July 3, 2025 at 10:01 am

    Good reminders on a dark day

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