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Save save save, I was told to save as much as I can afford, and this is what I will always pass on to anyone in my family

never go to sleep on an argument. Always tell people you love them as you never know when you will see them again

Live for the day!

Save as much as you can so you always have a safety net in case the unexpected happens.

From my Nan..'If you buy cheap, you buy twice.' It's certainly proved true for my Children's school shoes!

Be kind to yourself.

Mine is a philosophy which I have always lived by 'if you see someone without a smile give them yours'

Be the best version of yourself that you can be

Everything happens for a reason, you may not just know why yet

Don't Worry, Be Happy (That was from Bob Marley!:)

"Sleep on it" - this advice has to be the best advice ever. It has stopped me making stupid decisions based on my emotions rather than what is logical, practical and down right common sense. It has also stopped me from doing some things that I might regret, or get caught doing in response to evil acts by twisted individuals. Sometimes emotions can affect your own mind and the decision you take at that particular time is not the decision you would take if your wiser self had time to chew it over and a good rest! In fact, if the phrase "Sleep on it" couldnt be taken another way I would have it printed up on a t-shirt! haha

Best piece of advice was that when you are in financial difficulty you always pay your rent and council tax before anything else.

Always wear clean undercrackers :o)

Always be nice to people as you never know what secret battles others may be fighting

Best piece of advice I was given was to ensure I budget and stick to it but making a note on pen & paper. It is more important to be able to budget than how much you earn in the first place.

If you cant buy it in cash, dont buy it - that is the best advice i have heard. It works for me, i dont borrow at all. If i cant pay for it, we aint having it!! xxx

Never judge someone on first impressions, you just don't know what sort of day they are having.

do not start smoking and drinking was the best advice i did not listen to

'Neither a borrower nor a lender be' is to the point and very true

Don't be afraid of being outnumbered. Eagles fly alone. Pigeons flock together.

Yield to overcome - in other words accept what is to change it. :)

To get a bedtime routine sorted for the children. I has made such a change. The kids know when its time for bed, and we no longer have tantrums.

Always wear clean undercrackers :o)

We have 2 family sayings which are pretty good for alot of situations! "panic ye not" and "this too will pass". No matter what kind of situation you find yourself in panic never helps, you need to keep a clear head to deal with it properly. "This too will pass" when you're in the puffy eyed, weepy snotty pits of misery, whatever it is will not always feel as bad as it does then! Its sort of a hint of hope.
The funny thing is with them being family sayings, when you have the crisis and tell yourself those things, you feel like you're getting the support and love from the family just by saying them which seems to be instantly a nice feeling.