A Year in Retrospect

It dawned on me recently that I was coming up on the one year anniversary of my very first blog post. It kind of blows my mind. Twelve months can go by so fast. In some ways I feel like I’ve really grown and come into my own. I love that I’ve come to enjoy learning new things about myself, and finding the true meaning behind the actions I take. I feel like I’m less likely to be taken advantage of, for the sole reason that I was too simple minded to see what others were actually doing. Not to mention, all the things I was doing to other people! I definitely feel more confident in who I am, and what I’m capable of accomplishing. And, best of all, I actually have proof that I am different. There is actual, physical proof that I have grown from who I was a year ago. It’s not just about whether or not I feel that I’m different. I still have so much more to learn, but at least I can see the progress that I’ve made. And, that makes me happy. :)

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Happy April Fools' Day!

I'm not a very creative person, and have never come up with something truly funny to do to my friends, family, or any roommates I've had over the years. Maybe one day I'll be able to put some of the ideas below to good use. Until then... these are just amusing.

Embrace Being Uncomfortable

We’ve all heard it before, “ Life isn’t always comfortable.” Even if the change is a positive one, like eating healthier… it’s still not comfortable. I’m in the process of buying my first home, and while I’m so happy and excited, I’m also really nervous and scared. I would like to think I’m ready for the additional challenges and responsibilities of owning my own home. But, what if I’m not? Big life changes can be really nerve-racking! But, I’m finding familiarity with being uncomfortable. And, I actually take that to be a good thing. If we get too comfortable, there is no growth, and if there is no growth, then we are just slowly dying. So, this week, embrace being a little uncomfortable. It’s how you know you’re changing!

There is No Gain Without Struggle

We all struggle with something. In our moments of struggle, it's impossible to think that other people could possibly be feeling the same hurt, frustration, and loneliness we are. Remember you are not alone. Struggling is a part of being human. Without it, we would not appreciate the good things that we have. Today, recognize that without struggle, we are not driven to be better. You are better today, than you were yesterday. Just keep going! Keep taking steps every day to work towards your goals of personal development.

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