16 Lessons from 2016

As the year [finally] comes to a close this weekend, I thought I’d share 16 lessons I learned from 2016:

1. Adversity comes in many forms.
2. You can’t please everyone, so follow your own path.
3. Success is subjective, but not relative.
4. Support those who support you.
5. Give without expecting to receive.
6. Communication is still key even in confrontation.
7. Show your friends and family you appreciate them.
8. When someone shows you who they are, believe them.
9. Embrace vulnerability.
10. Continue to be kind, but don’t let others take advantage of your kindness.
11. Life hardly goes according to plan and that’s okay.
12. Letting go, in every way, is healthy and necessary.
13. Relationships change because people change, but change is good.
14. Personal growth is a cycle, so soak in the sunshine and weather the storms.
15. Say yes more.
16. The longest relationship you’ll ever be in is with yourself–cater to it.

I hope everyone had a happy holiday and please be safe this New Year’s Eve.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

xx, AE