Find someone who appreciates you.

Someone who encourages you.

Someone who loves every little thing about you, even the parts you were convinced were unlovable.

9 Beautiful Life Lessons From How I Met Your Mother

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Updated 4 years ago,January 2, 2021

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The future is scary but you cant just run back to the past because its familiar.

Yes, its tempting, but its a mistake.

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Lily Aldrin

Life is about taking risks.

You cant always play it safe.

At least you were brave enough to put yourself out there.

I dont know where Im gonna be in five years.

I dont wanna know.

I want my life to be an adventure.

Robin Scherbatsky

You have to stop worrying about timelines and setting plans for your future self.

If youre not scared, then youre not taking a chance.

If youre not taking a chance, then what the hell are you doing anyway?

Ted Mosby

Fear isnt always a negative.

Sometimes its a sign youre heading in the right direction.

Sometimes it means the goal youre attempting to reach matters.

It means youre really listening to your heart.

Ted Mosby

Some loves are temporary, but that doesnt mean they are meaningless.

You should enjoy every single moment, even if you’re able to see the expiration date.

Arent you tired of waiting for destiny, Ted?

Isnt it time to make your own destiny?

Robin Scherbatsky

You dont have to sit around waiting for good things to happen to you.

You should actively chase after what you want.

Stop waiting for the perfect time to make a move and take the leap!

I realized that Im searching, searching for what I really want in life.

And you know what?

I have absolutely no idea what that is.

Barney Stinson

You dont have to have your life figured out in your twenties.

Its okay if youre still in the process of learning about yourself.

You shouldnt be embarrassed to say you honestly arent sure what you want from this world.

Ted Mosby

No one else can tell you how to live your life.

No one else can make important decisions for you.

Its up to you.

You have complete power over the path you take and thats a beautiful thing.

Look, you cant design your life like a building.

You just have to live it…and itll design itself.

Lily Aldrin

It doesnt matter how much effort you put into planning the perfect life.

Everything could change in an instant.

Ted Mosby

Never settle for someone who can simplyhandle yourbaggage.Find someone who appreciates you.

Someone who encourages you.

Someone who loves every little thing about you, even the parts you were convinced were unlovable.