it is beyond easy to get caught up in work and/or school, but it also really important to take time out of your life to make sure you are doing things for yourself and appreciate what life has to offer. I have made a list of things that you might try doing to make the most out of your life, and it includes things that everyone can do — no matter where you live in the world or your financial situation.

This list might sound obvious to some of you, but I can say that a lot of us take most of these things on this list for granted.

1. Appreciate the little things.

This sounds so simple and obvious but it can be extremely easy to get caught up in the chaos in life and take things in my life for granted.

2. Get outside.

Go for a walk, run, hike, canoe ride or even a backpacking trip. Being outside just makes everyone so much happier and can really help you live in that moment.

3. Surround yourself with good people.

Look at the people you are spending your time with, because life is too short to spend your energy on people who have a negative impact on you. Surround yourself with people who appreciate life as much as you do!

4. Do what you want to be doing.

Whether this applies to your work or social life, this is so important. Enjoy what you do and find passion in all aspects of life!

5. Be present.

I am not going to be the one to tell you to stay off your phone but just know that experiences are made in real life and they are once in a lifetime.

6. Don't worry about things that you have no control over.

This is one of the hardest things to do but it is so universal. Try not to compare yourself to others or get upset about what someone posted on Twitter. Those things are so small and don't deserve your attention if they are going to ruin your day.

7. Do what makes you uncomfortable.

To an extent; do what makes you uncomfortable but not so uncomfortable that it is traumatizing. That's a good life motto, right?

8. Try not to take everything too seriously.

Depending on the circumstances, this could be really good for you. Try your best not to overanalyze things that people say or overthink a certain situation, I know it can be really easy to, but it can really bring down your mood.

9. Discover new passions.

It could be a new bike trail or a new bookstore, but going out and discovering something new is an irreplaceable feeling.