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I am saying good bye to 30 and hello to 31! Of course I am still amazed on how fast it flew by. It is time to reflect on what I did for my 30th year as well as what I did not do.
I wanted to share with you some lessons I learned this year:
Become Selfish - It is so easy to get lost in trying to help and please others. When you allow yourself the opportunity to relax and actually put yourself first, you achieve even better results. Why? Because you are taking care of the person who you need to rely on the most. You are able to see clearer what you want and need in life. You are able to make better choices. It is like the famous speech we hear each time we fly. You have to put the mask on yourself first before you can help others.
All You Need is Love - You can face any situation with love. It just produces better results. When you use love you are able to forgive, be grateful and let go of those bitter feelings. Love also helps you to clear the path. There is a big difference in like and love. That difference is settling. When you learn to love first, it helps you to see what you have a passion for. Besides, if you want love in your life, you have to give it. Who doesn’t want more love in their lives?
Do It Now - This is one I struggle with. I always make plans to do things in the future. Of course there are hundreds of excuses that can occur before then that will keep me from doing it. It is just easier to do it now. You do not have to worry about it, plan it or even dwell on it. You just do it. There is a great feeling when you do something now. It is over and it causes you to do even more things. Motivation comes from action. I know sometimes it doesn’t make sense to drop your chores to treat yourself to something you want. It might not even make sense but why not do it now if you are going to do it anyway? Remember, you are being selfish now.
Respect your Health - Your health is the one thing you can not buy. When you do not have your health, you notice right away how life is put on hold. Nothing else matters but to make you feel better and back on your feet. It is so easy to forget what it feels like when you are not well. I can find myself moving through life taking my health for granted and not doing anything to help make sure I stay that way. Respect your health by making choices and commitments to help you stay healthy as you are now.
Accept Yourself - I would love for you to love yourself but that is a longer process. It is so important to accept yourself first. I did a lot of that this year. Learned to accept who I am, strengths and flaws, and realize that any other person wouldn’t be me. You have to accept that there are things you will work on, you will grow and you will create change but it is a process. Right now, you will accept who you are and be proud of it.
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Comments
10.16.09
These are great lessons, and really ones you can take with you forever. Great post :)
10.16.09
Thank you! I am glad you really enjoyed it!
10.17.09
Hey Michael, great post! Def lessons I've been trying to figure out as well for myself. The "Be Selfish" one is quite controversial, but I think oftentimes we're trained to always put ourselves last and that can make us unhappy and resentful of the people around us. It's so much better when you can be honest with yourself and others about what you want - and then you cans till be nice and compromise if necessary.
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