Lifestyle | Reflections!

One of the most important things I've learned this year is: Mental health comes first. I unfortunately learned that the hard way. I've struggled with putting my mental health first for years. I was pretty good at it until, I got triggered by something in my past. I was faced with two options, I could continue to keep repressing and ignoring. Or I could find ways to cope and move forward with my life. One was easy, and I found comfort in. It was all I knew how to do. The other one was a way more difficult, uncomfortable. I realized I didn't want to keep living in the comfort of my past. That's way too boring anyways! I chose to step outside my norm and comfort. I embarked on one of the most challenging journeys of my life thus far. I'm extremely proud of myself for doing so. It's been very empowering.

With validating all aspects of myself, I started to really realize what kind of people I need in my life. That came with recognizing and removing toxic relationships. It's lot easier said than done, believe me! But it was so worth it. I can say with confidence that the people I have in my life at this moment are truly the greatest. They are there for me when I need them. They constantly inspire me and motivate me to be the best version of myself. We've created some beautiful, unforgettable memories!

My main goal for the new year is to push myself more to step outside my comfort zone. I have this fear of failing and it's been preventing me from doing things, like going back to school and getting my place. I have to keep reminding myself that, if my plans don't work out exactly how I want them to, it's perfectly okay.  We sometimes have to mess up to prosper. It's not always seeking the result that's the most fulfilling, it's the journey that we took to get there.

Just a friendly reminder that 2016 is your year! You got this! I hope this year is everything you need and hope it to be!

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