In my time off for Thanksgiving break, I’ve been able to catch up with old friends and spend much needed time with my family. In my time back, I’ve come to realize that things will never be as you expect them to be. You must be keen on going with the flow while at the same time keeping your priorities in check. As such, I’ve compiled a list of ten important lessons that I have learned and re-learned this week that I hope you can benefit from.
- Always, always, always, plan out your week consciously.
- Find the activities that you enjoy and selectively hang out with the people that you want to be with.
- Remember that at the end of the day, you can still choose to be happy regardless of what happens in a day.
- Forgive yourself for any failures or inadequacies, always remembering that you are only human
- Trust in yourself, defend your boundaries, and give yourself the utmost respect.
- Be empathetic towards others and keep an awareness of your actions and the positive or negative impact they may have on others.
- Realize that every single action, every single word, and every single entertained thought has an effect on who you are, your direction in life, and how great your life will be.
- FOLLOW THROUGH.
- Stay happy, positive and talkative with everyone you meet and ensure that others feel one degree happier since they interacted with you.
- Remember that no one owes you squat and that everything in life is a blessing and you should treat them as such by cultivating your own personal gifts.
(And always remember to smile!)
In closing, life will never be what you expect it to be. You will make plenty of mistakes, miss on so many opportunities, and drop the ball. But don’t fret. Everything will be all right. Keep a firm resolve to forgive yourself for being human and continue to strive to be the best. Happy belated Thanksgiving, my friends.