For as long as I can remember, I've never had anything figured out. The unknown is one of my biggest fears, but thankfully, I can take some of my past experiences and help me turn the "unknown" into the "maybe I know this". So, here's a few things I've learned in life so far:
1. Your Happiness Depends On YOU
Not your best friend. Not your boyfriend. Not your parents. But you. You are the only person that can truly make you happy. You know what you truly want from life anyways, right?
2. Not Everyone Will Stay In Your Life Forever
People leave. Whether it's your fault or not, they will leave. It's a matter of life, and a sucky one at that. However, it doesn't always have to be a bad thing. Sometimes people leaving can remove most, if not, all the toxicity in your life. This can bring you a step closer to happiness.
3. Perfection Does Not Exist
I spent most of my life trying to figure this one out. I always thought if a word exists then obviously it's real, but this is not the case. Perfection is a made up standard that everyone tries to reach, however, perfection is an opinion, so one person's opinion or idea of perfection may be different from the next. Total, absolute perfection is not real.
4. Mental Health Is Extremely Important
Mental health is super important to your physical health, and overall wellbeing. No one wants grey hair in their 30s, or headaches on the daily. Go ahead and light some candles, put on some music, take a nap, etc. Do whatever you have to do to unwind and slow your brain.
5. You Really Don't Need Those Shoes
Maybe this one is just me.
6. Quit Hanging On To The Past
The past is the past for a reason. Hanging on to it will only make you hurt worse.
7. You Can't Make Friends With Everyone
As much as you want to be, or try to be, that social butterfly, you will always have people who don't like you.
8. Don't Spend Every Day Trying To Make People Like You
It's not worth it. You can't please everyone, so don't even waste your time trying.
9. Appreciate The Little Things
Time flies, so be sure to appreciate the little things in life. Sometimes smaller acts speak louder words than you think they do. Put your phone down. Be in the moment and appreciate it.
10. We're All Lost And Confused
As far as I've seen, no one actually knows what the heck they're doing; they just pretend like they know and hope no one notices. So, next time you're stressed out about something, just remember that everyone is just as confused about life as you are. Whether it be deciding on a major, or how to do your taxes for the first time, someone has been there before.
