Now that the year will be over in a few hours, I thought it would be a great time to have an overview on my past year and to tell you guys what life has taught me in 2017. I’m sure all of you have had ups and downs this year too, as for every other year, but the most important part is what we learn about those situations and what decisions we make about them.
For my part, I think 2017 was one of my most emotional years. I’ve learned so much about myself and there are many things I’ve accomplished that I’m truly proud of. I’ve lived some of the best moments of my life and some of the worst, but I’m happy because it made me the person I am today, ready to dominate 2018 like a boss. Without waiting much longer, here’s a list of the most relevant lessons I’ve learned:
1. Not to expect anything in return
Sometimes, you’ll go out of your way for some people for many different reasons. You’ll do things to make them happy or you’ll try your best to make them feel a certain way. The lesson I have learned this year is that you can move mountains for people you care about but they might never feel grateful for it. Never expect anything in return so you don’t end up disappointed.
2. Nothing will be the same in a year
Whatever you have now, might not exist a year from now. Never take anything for granted because everything in life is temporary. If you’re going through a rough time, don’t worry, it won’t last for long. Sometimes, bad things happen so we can know when the right things take place in our lives and be thankful for them.
3. My happiness should always be my top priority
I used to put everyone else’s happiness first and I forgot how to make my own self happy. Now, I want to focus on myself and every decision I will make will be based on what will make me more content and happy with myself. I also learned that you can’t please everyone and we have no power on making someone else happy. It all starts within themselves. You can catch the moon for someone but if they don’t want it, there is nothing you can do about it.
4. If they don’t want to stay, let them go
Meeting new people is always fun. Sometimes, you get to build memories with them and they become a whole chapter in your book. But, once they decide they want to walk out of your life, let them go. You shouldn’t have to run after anyone because if someone truly wants to be with you, they will stay by your side. You should trust that when this happens, it’s to let something even better take place. It’s to let someone else enter your life and give you all that you deserve. Have faith!
5. Keep dreaming
No matter how old you are, how strong you are or how rich you are, NEVER STOP DREAMING. I’ve learned that it is important to always keep working towards accomplishing our dreams and to never extinguish the fire that burns inside of us. Sometimes, our goals might seem unattainable but with a good plan and by taking the right actions, everything is possible.
Now that I’ve told you my life lessons of 2017, I’d like to wish you all to be happy, not only in 2018 but forever. I wish you to be fulfilled with love and to learn more every day about the amazing person you are. I wish you to achieve great things and to get closer to your goals every single day. Focus on yourself this year and make things happen the way you want them to be. What are your new year’s resolutions?
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