What I've learned in the first 2 weeks of 2019
2019 started out on a very different note than I thought it would, but I have already learned so much, and I'm feeling super grateful! So here are a list of some of the things that I have learned in the first two weeks of 2019:
1. Never underestimate the power of a day spent with your best friend. I got to spend January 1st with my best friend, before she had to go back to college, and it was soul-healing haha. There is nothing better than time spent with someone who just gets you.
2. You've gotta celebrate the little victories just as much as the big ones. I celebrated the fact that I went to the doctors by myself for the first time (lol), I celebrated that the work day went by quickly, I celebrated the fact that I liked my outfit one day, that I survived my first week back at school, that my A1C was good, that I'm getting closer to submitting my papers, that I got to spend time with some friends, that I get to spend sunday's with one of my best friends, that I really studied my scriptures every day this week, that I found a comfy spot to study on campus, and that I went to bed by 9 pm each night and woke up at 5 each morning this week. Silly little things are what make life magical when it really comes down to it.
3. If you have people who check up on you randomly, then you have everything you could ever need. I've got some incredible people in my life right now, and a lot of times I take for granted the love that they give. So I'm trying my hardest to let my people know that I appreciate them as much as possible, because I am truly so thankful for them. People are seriously the coolest!
4. Laughter really is the best medicine. The first day of the semester, I walked out of the school and I couldn't find my car. Turns out my car was stuck in the middle of a whole group of cars. Someone parked in front of me, and someone parked next to me, and someone parked behind me. And I started laughing so hard hahaha. I realized that freaking out about having to be to work in 30 minutes, or being mad at the people who accidentally trapped me in, wasn't going to solve the problem. I accepted the fact that I could potentially be there for hours haha, and I just laughed about it. What do you know, the person parked in front of me walked out within like 10 minutes, said sorry profusely and moved his car, and I still made it to work on time! Things work out when you have a positive attitude and can laugh about things haha.
5.It's okay to have a breakdown for a sec, but you've gotta pick yourself up after. Being 100% honest, after my first day of the new semester, I was insanely overwhelmed and I had a complete mental breakdown. I honestly told myself I wasn't going to be able to do it. But I worked out, had a good sleep, and woke up the next morning and told myself that I could it. Am I still a little stressed, yes? But things are going to be okay, and sometimes you just have to cry to move on (:
6. God places people in our paths that we can help, and who can help us. On Sunday, Heather and I were sitting in my car waiting to back out of the church parking lot, but there was a long line of cars trying to get out, so we were just sitting there waiting, and it was snowing! I looked over, and the guy in the car next to us motioned to talk to us, and then asked us if we could jump his car. Could anyone have jumped his car? Yes. (Someone who actually knew what they were doing haha, because I didn't know what I was doing lol). But it was so happy to be able to help someone out. It felt like we were there for a reason, even just to do a little favor for this guy. And I've seen so many times these past few weeks, people placed in my path who have been answers to my prayers. I swear everyday, someone is there answering my prayers, and I am so thankful to my Heavenly Father for placing these gems in my path.
7. I TRULY enjoy singing and dancing in my car when I'm driving and I'm not afraid of what anyone thinks and I think that is one of the best things about me haha.
8. There is nothing that cookies can't fix.
9. Be where your feet are. Don't think about tomorrow, don't think about yesterday. Think about the very moment you are in, and you will realize that life is pretty darn amazing in this very moment.
10. Life is a freaking party when you realize it is. It's all about your attitude. These past two weeks I've tried my hardest to have an attitude of gratitude. And being grateful has been the biggest game changer. When I am grateful for everything and everyone, life feels like a party. Everyday, I challenge you to walk through your day expressing gratitude every step, you will be amazed by how your life will change!
2019 has already been incredible, and so many amazing things are coming, I can't wait (:
1. Never underestimate the power of a day spent with your best friend. I got to spend January 1st with my best friend, before she had to go back to college, and it was soul-healing haha. There is nothing better than time spent with someone who just gets you.
2. You've gotta celebrate the little victories just as much as the big ones. I celebrated the fact that I went to the doctors by myself for the first time (lol), I celebrated that the work day went by quickly, I celebrated the fact that I liked my outfit one day, that I survived my first week back at school, that my A1C was good, that I'm getting closer to submitting my papers, that I got to spend time with some friends, that I get to spend sunday's with one of my best friends, that I really studied my scriptures every day this week, that I found a comfy spot to study on campus, and that I went to bed by 9 pm each night and woke up at 5 each morning this week. Silly little things are what make life magical when it really comes down to it.
3. If you have people who check up on you randomly, then you have everything you could ever need. I've got some incredible people in my life right now, and a lot of times I take for granted the love that they give. So I'm trying my hardest to let my people know that I appreciate them as much as possible, because I am truly so thankful for them. People are seriously the coolest!
4. Laughter really is the best medicine. The first day of the semester, I walked out of the school and I couldn't find my car. Turns out my car was stuck in the middle of a whole group of cars. Someone parked in front of me, and someone parked next to me, and someone parked behind me. And I started laughing so hard hahaha. I realized that freaking out about having to be to work in 30 minutes, or being mad at the people who accidentally trapped me in, wasn't going to solve the problem. I accepted the fact that I could potentially be there for hours haha, and I just laughed about it. What do you know, the person parked in front of me walked out within like 10 minutes, said sorry profusely and moved his car, and I still made it to work on time! Things work out when you have a positive attitude and can laugh about things haha.
5.It's okay to have a breakdown for a sec, but you've gotta pick yourself up after. Being 100% honest, after my first day of the new semester, I was insanely overwhelmed and I had a complete mental breakdown. I honestly told myself I wasn't going to be able to do it. But I worked out, had a good sleep, and woke up the next morning and told myself that I could it. Am I still a little stressed, yes? But things are going to be okay, and sometimes you just have to cry to move on (:
6. God places people in our paths that we can help, and who can help us. On Sunday, Heather and I were sitting in my car waiting to back out of the church parking lot, but there was a long line of cars trying to get out, so we were just sitting there waiting, and it was snowing! I looked over, and the guy in the car next to us motioned to talk to us, and then asked us if we could jump his car. Could anyone have jumped his car? Yes. (Someone who actually knew what they were doing haha, because I didn't know what I was doing lol). But it was so happy to be able to help someone out. It felt like we were there for a reason, even just to do a little favor for this guy. And I've seen so many times these past few weeks, people placed in my path who have been answers to my prayers. I swear everyday, someone is there answering my prayers, and I am so thankful to my Heavenly Father for placing these gems in my path.
7. I TRULY enjoy singing and dancing in my car when I'm driving and I'm not afraid of what anyone thinks and I think that is one of the best things about me haha.
8. There is nothing that cookies can't fix.
9. Be where your feet are. Don't think about tomorrow, don't think about yesterday. Think about the very moment you are in, and you will realize that life is pretty darn amazing in this very moment.
10. Life is a freaking party when you realize it is. It's all about your attitude. These past two weeks I've tried my hardest to have an attitude of gratitude. And being grateful has been the biggest game changer. When I am grateful for everything and everyone, life feels like a party. Everyday, I challenge you to walk through your day expressing gratitude every step, you will be amazed by how your life will change!
2019 has already been incredible, and so many amazing things are coming, I can't wait (:
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