By Fiona The Millenial money woman

1. Family Comes First

Never forget who was by your side, from the start.

Make time for:

- Your family

- Your friends

- Your partner

- Your children

Family first. Work second.

2. Invest in Yourself

Never lose your childlike curiosity.

Be a life-long learner by:

- Reading books

- Taking online courses

- Learning from mentors

- Experiencing new things 

The highest ROI comes from investing in yourself.

3. Stop Comparing Yourself to Others

"Comparison is the thief of joy" - Theodore Roosevelt

Focus on:

- Your purpose

- Your experience

- Owning your feelings

- Turning your attention inward

The only competition is staring back at you in the mirror.

4. Accept Your Past and Move On

Stop getting stuck in your past.

Learn from your past to make a better future.

The present is the only place you can:

- Act

- Live

- Love

Life is short. Don't waste it.

5. Eliminate Negativity

Filter out negativity to prevent negative thoughts.

Cut out the noise:

- Remove timewasters

- Remove negative news

- Remove negative people

You are what you consume - both mentally and physically.

6. Respect Yourself

People learn how to treat you based on how you treat yourself. 

How to respect yourself:

- Take action

- Accept yourself

- Cut out negative people

You are in control of how you will be treated.

7. Be Grateful for What You Have

"I cried because I had no shoes until I met a man who had no feet" - Helen Keller

Be thankful for:

- Your life

- Your job

- Your home

- Your family

- Your health

Be thankful for what you have, no matter how "small."

8. Moderate Your Inner Dialogue

When you say:

- I am healthy

- I am a leader

- I am successful

- I am an investor

- I am a pre-millionaire

...You change your mindset.

When you change your mindset, you change your life.

9. Don't Live Someone Else's Life

It doesn't matter what others think.

Follow:

- Your heart

- Your passion

- Your intuition

Stop listening to the opinions of others, listen to your inner voice.

10. Surround Yourself with Winners

You are a product of your environment.

Surround yourself with people who are:

- Kind

- Honest

- Positive

- Energetic

- Supportive

- Inspirational

Choose your friends sparingly and wisely.