As 2016 has finally come to a close, I still have mixed feelings. A year that brought me so many tears also brought me a few amazing things that I can bring into the new year with me.
God always presents you with new opportunities in ways that may not seem so great, but when you take a step back, you'll realize everything happens for a reason.
1. Don't pretend to be friends with someone you actually don't like
Even if it's your only friend, if they don't treat you with respect, leave them in 2016 with the rest of your memories. God has shown me who my true friends are in the past year and I listened. If they don't hit you up to hang out more than once a month, say goodbye.
2. Take care of yourself
Go to the gym, eat healthier and laugh more. Health is an important factor to many other things in your life. When you take care of yourself, others will treat you right because they see how much you care about yourself and your happiness.
3. Treat yo self
In the words of Donna and Tom, treat yo self. Because why not? You deserve to have the things that you want in life, as long as you work hard for them. Make an effort to buy yourself that expensive dress, but also work hard in the gym to make sure you look killer in it.
4. Hang out with your family
They love you unconditionally and do everything they can to make you happy, so take a night off from hanging out with your friends and just chill with your loved ones. They love you, so show them you love them too.
5. Stop judging
Stop judging everyone for what they do, who they talk to or anything at all. It's non existent of your business what another person chooses to do and you have no right to judge them for it. Stop judging people who voted for Trump, they have reasons why they like him. Stop judging people for what they wear, maybe it's the only thing they can afford. Stop judging people for who they date, maybe they really love them. Stop judging people for how they live their life if it makes them happy.
