14 Important Things I Learned in 2014

Summary: Here are 14 important things I learned in 2014.

1. Focus on what makes you happy first, not what will make other people happy.
2. Treat yourself to something special every once in a while, you deserve it.
3. Sometimes leggings are pants. Enjoy those times.
4. Don’t save things for a special day; every day is special.
5. Never stifle an urge to create, we all have an artist in us somewhere.
6. Don’t let anyone else judge you for what you’re doing with your life – it’s yours, not theirs.
7. Dancing always makes you feel better, even if just for a little bit.
8. Think before you speak and take time to cool down. A moment of patience can save you from a lifetime of regret.
9. You’re going to change a lot during your life, accept it and embrace it.
10. It’s okay to go to bed at 8:30pm. You old grandma.
11. Say yes to things that you’ll remember forever, even if it means digging into your savings a little bit. Trust me, it’s worth it.

12. You can never have too many friends.
13. Take every chance you can get to travel.
14. Tell people you appreciate them. Even if they know, it’s nice to hear.