Every year we learn, and experience, and grow. With all the good and the bad, we evolve. We are constantly changing because we are constantly learning. We learn new things daily. I've looked back at my year and made a list of what I've learned and here it is:

1. Priorities mean everything, devote yourself to the things that really matter.

2. Letting stress build up is the most uncomfortable feeling, deal with problems, don't avoid them.

3. The more genuine people you allow into your world, the more enriched your life can feel.

4. No matter what yesterday was like, today can always be better. Start every day with a little optimism, it's good for the soul.

5.You might be surprised by whose company you can really end up enjoying, you'll never know if you don't try.

6. Hobbies can be fun, but putting practice and effort into them can really pay off.

7. It's not uncool to care, being a caring person is a very admirable quality.

8. Be honest with yourself and you'll realize some things no longer suit their role in your life. Let go of them as gracefully as possible.

9. Cherish all your friends, but also be your own best friend. Sometimes you need some time to yourself.

10. Don't overthink things, you cause yourself unnecessary unhappiness. Easier said than done but really try.

11. Going out of your way to show someone how much you appreciate them can make their day and yours.

12. No matter what you have going on in your on head, always make time to lend an ear to others. Sometimes it's good to get out of your own head, and you never know who really needs it.

13. People are constantly changing and maturing, you can't expect someone to be the same person they were years ago for better or worse.

14. Always try new things, you'll never know what you could end up loving to do.

15. Put out into what you hope to get back into the world, and try not lose faith that one day it'll all balance out.

Cheers to a new year, best wishes to everyone, may you continue to live, learn, and love every day.