As the year comes to an end, I thought I’d finish off my last post of 2018 with a little reflection post and a few things I’ve learned this year.
Karma is real. I’ve seen it happen a lot this year. I have always believed that if you do wrong it will come back to you but if you do good in life, you will always get more good.
You are a combination of the people you spend the most time with. It may sound like a cliché, but it’s true. If you really want to change your life, you have to change the people you hang around with. Spend time with people who support you and believe in you and who have the same interests as you.
Friends come and go. Just because you were close with someone 10 years ago doesn’t mean you’re going to be close to them today and that’s OK. People change and so do relationships. Sometimes people come into your lives at very specific times to help you get from point A to B, and then they somehow fade away. That’s the magic of life and relationships: they’re always evolving.
When you’ve found your calling, magical things happen. Since I chose to leave my prior job and focus solely on my blog, it is like a new world of opportunities opened up for me. Not only was I so happy with my everyday work life, I have been able to accomplish so many goals I never thought possible. There really is something to be said about finding something you love and it will never feel like work a day in your life.
Don’t look back, only look forward. I remember years ago I had this potential opportunity to go to Paris which was a complete dream of mine but for whatever reason it just didn’t work out. I kept telling myself, “well, it just wasn’t meant to be and hopefully something better will come along.” A year later, the exact thing happened. Not only did I get to go to Paris which was a dream of mine, but it was a much bigger opportunity that surfaced and it just goes to show how important it is to not dwell on the moments that “weren’t” and just think about what is yet to come.
Dogs are truly man’s best friend. This year I went from 1 to 3 dogs in a very short amount of time but I couldn’t be happier. We now. have Merlot, my original Yorkie (and ruler of the house), my boyfriend’s dog Noah and my most recent rescue Grayson who I’m obsessed with. Dogs love unconditionally and are the sweetest companion anyone could have.
There’s no timeline for your life. I turned 31 this year and well, with being in your 30s means EVERYONE and I mean everyone starts to ask if you are married, buying a house or having kids yet. I have never been one to live by those standards. I believe there is no requirement to have those things. Live in the moment, enjoy your life as it is and only seek to change it when you are ready.
Never forget where you came from. A big misconception I’ve had to face this year (and past years as well) is that I am just “lucky” and have always lived this great life. Trust me, I’ve come from struggles and there isn’t one day that I don’t forget where I started.
Not everybody is going to like you and that’s okay. You will never be able to please everyone out there. No matter how hard you try, there will always be people that don’t like you, or are nasty to you without reason. Those people are not worth your time. Find people that do you like for who you are, and don’t waste time to prove your worth for those who don’t care.
At the end of the day, just know that each year is a chance to accomplish new goals, learn new life lessons and just be the best version of yourself and well, for that I just can’t wait to see what 2019 has in store! Happy New Year everyone!
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