What Are The 10 Golden Rules of Life?

Zara Austin
ILLUMINATION
Published in
5 min readMay 31, 2023

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Advice to live by

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Life is a complex journey filled with ups and downs, challenges, and triumphs. In our quest for happiness, success, and fulfillment, it is often helpful to have guiding principles that can steer us in the right direction. These principles, often referred to as the “Golden Rules of Life,” provide us with valuable insights and wisdom to navigate the intricacies of existence. In this article, we will explore ten such rules that can serve as beacons of light, guiding us towards a meaningful and purposeful life.

  1. Treat Others with Kindness: The first golden rule of life is to treat others as you would want to be treated, with kindness and compassion. By embracing empathy and understanding, we create a harmonious and supportive environment for ourselves and those around us. And the better we treat others, the better we are treated ourselves.
  2. Practice Gratitude: Gratitude is a powerful force that can transform our perspective. By cultivating a sense of appreciation for the blessings in our lives, we unlock a deeper sense of contentment and attract more positivity. So grab yourself a gratitude journal such as one of the fabulous Gigi Journals and scribble down each night everything you’re grateful for. Trust me, from then on you will notice frequent serendipitous moments, more to be happy about and more to be grateful…

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Zara Austin
ILLUMINATION

Zara E. Austin is a writer, entrepreneur, coffee addict and chronic over-thinker who writes about life, relationships, travel, wealth and life lessons.