19 Things

I recently turned nineteen in June and here are nineteen reminders which I would want to look back at in the near future.

1. It's totally fine to start off the year on a rocky path even though you thought that this was going to be YOUR year, but turns out everything wasn't going as planned.

2. It's absolutely normal to be emotional over the most trivial matters, crying in the middle of the night wishing things would to go back to normal.

3. Being alone is satisfying. It's nice being away from the noise sometimes to reflect on different situations that you've encountered throughout the many months.

4. It's okay to go through hurt because that's only going to make you a whole lot better person than you were before.

5. Things are bound to change and you've got to accept it with boldness. 

6. Muster up all the courage you have and face it like a strong and independent person.

7. Open communication between one another is vital.

8. When there is a lack of it, things tend to fall apart and you can't possibly turn back time wishing everything would go back to square one. 

9. Happiness & being content with yourself is the ultimate key to beauty and confidence.

10. When change has happened, tell yourself that it is all for the better. People will disappoint you sometimes and that's because we are all sinful beings.

11. Accept it no matter how difficult it is and all you can do is to just have faith in God's amazing & unfailing plans.

12. New people enter into your life and you will be able to learn so much from them.

13. You become a stronger individual and it is all because of their constant love, care and support.

14. Be grateful for all of your loved ones who have been supporting you since day one.

15. Learn to take in ONLY constructive criticism. Only accept inputs that would help improve you as an individual in the future, chuck the useless ones away.

16. There will be times when you can't please everyone and that's fine. Focus on yourself and be very sensitive to God's voice.

17. Humans can't predict the future so the best thing that we can all do is to live in the present and try not to worry too much about the future. God has our backs.

18. With that being said, you would still have to plan for your future and list down personal goals that you would want to achieve.

19. Say 'thank you' whenever it's necessary because that simple gesture brightens up one's day very much.

Love,

Char.