In
all my years of existence there are plenty of things that I have
learned about life. Some of those things are a constant struggle,
others are a work in progress, and there are many lessons I won't
include in an attempt spare everyone from an incredibly long post.
Lesson
one - accept yourself for who you are – in life, it doesn't matter
what anyone thinks, YOU
are amazing just the way you are. I think everyone needs to try and
remember that because personally, I know there are plenty of people
out there who see themselves as failures and they beat themselves up
for the things that they are not. It is all of our unique qualities
that make us who we are, and create our individual personalities.
Let's face it, life would be boring if we were all the same. It's a
constant struggle to embrace ourselves for who we are, and not
compare ourselves to those around us. But once you learn to accept the
qualities that set you apart, you realize just how special you truly are and all
that you have to contribute.
Lesson
two - always say I love you – you should always
tell the people you love how much they mean to you. In my opinion,
hearing someone say they love you never gets old, and I am not
talking romantic love. We love many people in different ways. I love
my sisters. I love my brother. I love my father. I love my family.
I love my friends. And there is nothing wrong with expressing my
love for them. It doesn't have to mean anything more than you
appreciate the impact they have made in your life. You never know how
those words can affect a person, and it's best to make sure that the
people you love have no doubt about your feelings for them.
Lesson
three – always trust your gut-
follow your heart and trust your instincts. They're usually right.
There have been plenty of incidents where had I just listened to my
gut, I could have spared myself unnecessary heartache. Sometimes we
let what others say sway us into believing what we know in our hearts
to be untrue. Had I listened to my instincts, I could have saved
myself a whole lot of bad feelings.
Lesson
four - go see and do- travel!
In today's economy, it's hardly affordable to just jump on a plane
and go anywhere, especially when you have to consider what you are
paying for. It's not just a plane ticket: it's food, it's lodging,
it's taking in the local areas, exploring, spending your money on
trinkets, and attractions. You have to plan for it, and you have to
budget and save. If it's important to you, you will find a way to get
out and see the world. Travel is important to me. It's my belief
that the more cultures you experience and places you travel, the
better understanding you'll have of this world and the people who
encompass it. Meeting new people and seeing how they live and
understanding the history of their culture grants you compassion and
understanding for other people and their way of life.
Lesson
five - never settle - I've
seen far to many people in my life get stuck in a routine they feel
safe and comfortable in. They are complacent with where they are in
life, while wishing they could break free and do something they love,
but they rarely push themselves to reach their full potential. I
could have easily been one of those people. Thankfully, I worked up
the courage to take a risk. And although it was hard, I am one
hundred percent happier today, and so thankful to be where I am now.
Lesson
six - it's okay to say no sometimes - I
am a people pleaser through and through. I am still working on this
one. But I'm learning that it is okay to say "no"
sometimes. It's better to put the best version of yourself out there,
then spread yourself too thin. I'm still trying to learn not to put
too much on my plate. I've learned that when I focus on a few things
that matter to me, I see better results and feel more fulfilled than
trying to please everyone and do everything.
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