As every year passes, it's another we learn something new. From the ABC’s to paying bills for the first time, our minds have expanded to an extent.
As a twenty-year-old student living in Chicago, I can say that there have been numerous things I have learned that have built me into the person I am today. While there have been bumps along the way, there has always been something to learn in the process. Through happy times and hardships, we all grow from our experiences.
The years proceeding high school are when we start shaping into people we will be for the foreseeable future. While I am still shaping my life for the future, these are some of the things I have found important to know for a mature, but fun lifestyle:
Don’t Get Worked Up. Now, there are times and situations where we have to get things done in a hurry, but maintaining a calm demeanor is good for your appearance to others as well as your health.
Stress is a natural feeling, but letting it get to you is not. If you let it get to you, getting through your daily routine can seem harder than usual, and your communication with others can be thrown off. Those are two important aspects of daily life that should not be messed with, yet people let it happen all the time.
Worry about tasks or responsibilities when they need to be done. Why worry about something hours ahead of time? Just be confident in whatever you’re doing. Period.
Plan Ahead of Time. Keep a schedule of things that need to be done each day. This keeps your day in order and your mind free. When you finish one thing, look up what’s next and get it done.
Being organized looks good to others as well. When was the last time you saw a person scrambling to get things done and thought, ‘I would love to be that guy’? Hopefully never.
Remember the agendas we used to get from our elementary and junior high schools, and how the teachers would tell us to write down our assignments? It was for a good reason.
Always Look on the Bright Side. You just failed a test or got yelled at by your boss. So what?
The thing people of higher authority respect and love to see the most is how you persevere after failure. Will you sulk or will you learn from the experience? Some of the most successful people in the world failed many times before they finally made it.
When failure occurs, staying positive and fixing the problem is the smart way to go. Don’t let it ruin your day, week, month, or year. If you maintain a positive demeanor and learn from your mistakes, success will follow.
Smile, remember the people and things that make you happy, and move forward in your life.
i couldnt put it any better than "Will you sulk or will you learn from the experience?" It really is just that simple. though hard to do sometimes
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ReplyDeleteThere are people in their 40s and 50s that still don't know the lessons you just talked about it. I'm amazed that someone your age not only knows them but also practices them. That is a huge thing. I've always tried to remember that life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it! Your words are so true!
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