Life Lesson 2: Don't Stop Believin'

Yes, yes. As cliché as it is, I still think it’s really important to remember. Life is not always easy but you have to learn to persevere. This is much easier said than done when at certain moments in your life all you want to do is scream or give up, but I came across a quote this week that really put it into perspective for me: "Being challenged in life is inevitable, being defeated is optional." - Roger Crawford

We’re entitled to feeling beat-up every now and then, but what we must also remember is that it’s momentary and that it will change and if time isn't what will bring about change, it is our responsibility to take action and make a change for the better.

Life Lesson 1: Be More Proactive

I’m guilty of sitting back and letting things happen or letting someone else take the lead. This can be a good thing at times but as I rediscovered this weekend, it can also be a bad thing. I let opportunities pass me by because I don’t make a move. I don’t want to look back and regret not stepping up and taking action. It’s scary, I know that, but sometimes you just have to put that aside because you could be robbing yourself of something great. This year I hope to be more proactive.

Life Lessons For the Coming Year

The first week of the year hasn’t exactly been my idea of ideal. There’s this perception that when a new year starts, all of a sudden things just get better or easier somehow. Of course this isn’t true at all but I think for most, we fall in the trap of expecting a better, easier life in the next year simply because it’s a new year. That’s not to say that things aren’t going to change, but change doesn’t just magically happen. You are responsible for any change in your life - own it.

Life is about lessons. “You live and learn” they say. Yes, this is easier said than done, but it’s important to remember. That’s something I’m going to try focus on this year. Take every situation, learn from it and use it in a positive way to grow.

This year I’m going to post the lesson I’ve taken away from an experience with the hope that I can bring about a positive change in my life and maybe reach a few people who could benefit as well.

Wish me luck!