I was bitter and unhappy and that was just the way I lived my life. In 2018, I decided I wanted to make a change in my life. I wanted to be an overall happier person and be open to seeing the good in everyone.
1. Stop judging others
Everyone you meet is just being themselves. Being judgmental towards others is hurtful and in no way benefits you.
2. Treat others how you would want to be treated
The Golden Rule is obvious one. If everyone lived by this- the world would be a better place. We would all have the same stance on immigration, LGBTQ rights and many other social issues that we face today.
3. Stop focusing on social media
In high school, I lived by the phrase, "if it isn't on Snapchat, it didn't happen." Years later, I can't believe that I was ever so stupid. So many people today only do things so they can brag about them online. With that being said, I do enjoy making my Instagram look nice. But, it's for me, not anyone else.
4.Stop worrying about what others think
I’m actually still working on this one. It’s hard because on one hand, you want people to like you, but on the other, if you lived your life according to the standards everyone else thought you should- you would never be authentic.
5. Stop eating animals
At some point, I decided that I didn’t want to eat animals anymore. I love animals. I like living my life knowing that no souls were harmed in the making of my meals.
6. Live to the words of Imagine by John Lennon
“Imagine all the people
Living for today
Imagine there's no countries
It isn't hard to do
Nothing to kill or die for
And no religion, too
Imagine all the people
Living life in peace"
7. Appreciate the small things
Having had a good day, a night out with your friends or just a good conversation with a family member.
