Hey there! Ever feel like life is just… happening to you? Like you're caught in a current, just trying to keep your head above water? I've definitely been there. For a long time, I felt like I was winging it, bouncing from one thing to the next without much rhyme or reason. And while spontaneity has its moments (hello, surprise road trips!), I realized I needed a little more… intention. A framework. Some guiding principles to help me navigate this beautifully messy journey we call life. Over time, through a lot of trial and error (emphasis on the error part sometimes!), I’ve cobbled together a set of personal "rules." These aren't rigid, unbreakable laws, mind you. They're more like friendly signposts, gentle reminders that help me stay aligned with the kind of person I want to be and the kind of life I want to live. And you know what? They’ve made a huge difference. So, I wanted to share them with you. Think of this as me passing along a well-loved, slightly ...