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20 Things Women Who Have Amazing Lives Do Very Differently

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A strong, stable, hard-working visionary, the grounded, groundbreaking woman is one who takes her life (and enjoyment of it) very seriously.

From the way she spends her days to the people she spends time with, she's got a clear understanding of what and who matters most in her life.

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Here are 20 things women who have amazing lives do very differently:

1. She is not afraid to walk away from relationships that aren't healthy

It doesn't matter if she shares DNA with the person, has known them "forever", loves them, or if they could benefit her career-wise. She values her mental, physical, and emotional well-being, and is fiercely protective of it.

2. She will never apologize for being ambitious

She knows what she wants and isn't afraid to go after it. She's willing to work hard to achieve her goals and gives exactly zero f***s if someone else has a problem with it.

3. She holds her values in high regard

This means she's not about to bend her boundaries and break her promises to herself in order to date or collaborate with someone who, on paper, looks attractive but has a misaligned moral code.

4. Her word is her bond

She is where she says she'll be, does what she says she'll do, and believes that her reputation has a direct connection to her legacy.

5. She lets things go

There are millions of people in this world and we will encounter thousands in our lifetime. If she got caught on every proverbial hook, she'd never move forward.

6. She appreciates a good man when she meets one

Instead of constantly looking for the "bigger, better deal," she values a good guy when he arrives and is relieved she got over the attraction to the emotionally chaotic bad boys. 

7. She pays close attention to her words

She says what she means and makes sure she clarifies where necessary. 

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8. She doesn't ask people to assess her value

She knows what she's worth and what she brings to the table. If other people don't see that, she doesn't question herself — she moves on.

9. She lives her own life

While the world is copying the Kardashians and checking into trendy clubs, she's creating footsteps down her own path instead of walking behind someone else.

10. She moves up

Every day is a chance to learn, taste, feel, experience, explore, read, and listen to something new. She sees growth as a daily progression and deposits something new into her life constantly.

11. She empowers those around her

She knows that being her best self doesn't have to come at the expense of someone else. She wants to see everyone around her live up to their potential. This is not the woman who will put other women down and she will hold a hater accountable right there in real-time.

12. She stopped "trying to be friends" a long time ago

Instead, she surrounds herself with people she respects and trusts. She has limited time and looks to spend it with people who bring a sense of joy and safety into her life.

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13. She takes care of herself

Yes, she has occasional hard nights and lazy days (and she loves to indulge), but she knows that sleep, nutrients, movement, and serenity are all necessary to live a long, healthy, and mobile life

14. She leaves the past behind her

She's not interested in rewinding mental movies over and over. Instead, she uses what she's learned to write a new script in which the lead character gets stronger and stronger.

15. She plays big

This isn't a woman who gets up just to get by.

16. She loves and respects her tribe

She knows that success in any area is a team effort. She values, appreciates, and supports the people who work hard beside her to help things run smoothly.

17. She does the things she doesn't want to do

Not every morning leads to an easy walk to the gym, and some days really would be better off spent outside of the office, but she knows that while not doing what she needs to do will gratify her at the moment, it will push her ultimate goals further away.

18. She has a positive and practical mindset

She's not delusional. She knows there are challenges and bad days, but she also knows that bad days are what make good days possible. She doesn't see the world through rose-colored glasses but she also doesn't equate "reality" with negativity.

19. They live, love, and laugh enthusiastically

She doesn't want to walk through her days like a robot. She feels things and expresses them to the fullest, and sees this as part of living a vibrant and colorful life.

20. She cares about the people around her

She listens to them, genuinely wants to know how they are, and gives them her full attention when together. She's a woman who values human interaction and knows there's a soul inside every person she meets; giving attention and care to that soul can change a life.

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Brenda Della Casa is the Author of Cinderella Was a Liar, The Managing Editor of Preston Bailey and Gotham Bandit, A Huffington Post Blogger, and the founder of BDC Life In Style.