Life is a stressful thing, and we shouldn't be expected to know every little thing. Sometimes we don't always have the right answers, sometimes we make mistakes, and a lot of the time we don't always understand the way we feel and that's okay. So here are 10 reasons why it's okay to not be okay.

1. We are still so young.

Many of us are still so young, and still trying to figure everything out. Do you really know any person our age that has all the answers to everything? We are still learning and still developing, and have so much wisdom to inhale still.

2. The world is a tricky place right now.

The world is such a confusing place to be in right now. Bad things happen to good people, and mass mayhem happens and there isn't always a good reason as to why. Not everyone gets along, and everywhere it seems we turn there is some issue going on that nobody can agree on. It's hard to understand when the world is a little confused as well.

3. Love is a really hard thing.

Even the most perfect of couples isn't perfect. Everyone has their issues, and everyone is different in finding people. Everyone has different numbers of people they are going to date before they find "the one." Love isn't as easy as the movies make it, and that's a reality. So it's okay if it isn't always working out, even when you think it's meant to be.

4. School is stressful and it's not easy.

School is hard these days. It's a dog eat dog world and everyone is competing against each other. We are all trying to be the best in our trade and it's hard. School isn't for everyone. School also isn't mean to be easy, to be proud of yourself that you are at least trying your best.

5. Being perfect isn't realistic.

Nobody is meant to be perfect. Take it from Miley Cyrus, nobody's perfect. To be the most fit, or the prettiest, the smartest, the coolest, to fit in with everyone, to me that sounds like it's a lot. For those who can achieve all that good for you, but don't tell me there's always more you can do to be better. We are all trying and nobody is going to be perfect at everything and that's fine.

6. You don't always need to be happy.

Personally, I think being happy all the time isn't the best. I think it's important to explore your sadness and what makes you upset. I think it's important to find your dislikes and to feel empathy. I felt like that's a good lesson Disney's Inside Out taught me. That feeling sad and having empathy is important. A good cry is necessary I think every now and then.

7. Faking it till you make it isn't the only answer.

I'm all for not letting the enemy see you sweat, and I can totally understand if you pretend to feel good, eventually you won't have to pretend and you'll just naturally feel good. However, I don't think acting like you don't feel any of it, and pretending to be something you normally wouldn't be if you were naturally happy is the solution. Don't change who you are just to prove to others that you are made of steel.

8. Questioning everything is okay.

Being confused on what's the point of this and what's the point of that, and being confused on why people, maybe even your friends, are the way they are, is okay. Wondering why am I taking this class, or why am I feeling this way, or what am I even doing in my life, is completely fine. Whether your questions are spiritual or maybe just why is this like this, curiosity builds character.

9. Reaching for help is okay, especially if you had a moment of weakness.

Talking to your friends is okay. You don't have to talk to all of them, you don't even have to tell the ones you think are really there, but I think telling someone you at least really think you can trust is good. If you can't trust friends or family to tell how you really feel, it's okay to reach out for professional help too. They're there to listen and they want to help. They're not as bad as you think, I promise.

10. Silence is also okay.

Even though I said talking to people is good, it's okay to not want to talk to anyone at all. Sometimes being alone and being to be with your own thoughts is the best. Wanting to be left alone and wanting people to go away is okay. It doesn't make you a bad person for wanting space, and it doesn't make you a red flag to want to be alone. Being alone is sometimes better than being with others.

People will tell you that being happy is better than being sad. They'll say that you have to be happy and know what's going on to achieve greatness. To me, that simply isn't true. Having questions and wondering why is a part of life, and it's a part of growing. It's okay to not be okay.