What 2014 has taught me

2014 was a different year. I experienced some of the worst and the best moments this year. Seeing the world go through many bad things and still being hopeful has made me write this. These are the things that I have heard before, read before, observed, and experienced. What I learned in 2014 is for everyone out there who wants to forgive and forget, who wants to let go of all the negativity and who wants to move on with life with new perspective.

Enjoy every moment of your life and let go of all your demons. Do not be scared or you will miss many things.

Those who are with you, who try to be with you when you need them (in your happiness and sorrow), are your true friends. NEVER let them go and ALWAYS be there for them.

Be bold and tell people what you feel. If they don’t like it, their loss. If they push you away, then you are better off without them.

Just because you don’t want a fight, don’t put up with scheming, lying and fake people. Losing them after a fight will make you love the real ones even more. Especially those who stick to your side- They. Are. Gold. Don’t. Leave. Their. Side. Ever.

Happiness is not some destination where you have to reach. It’s a state of mind and it’s okay to be sad. But don’t be sad just because that has become a habit.

If you don’t have a solution for some problem in your life, let universe, god (if u believe in god), and other people involved worry about it. One of them will come up with the solution. ALWAYS remember that everything happens for the best.

Work hard to get what you want. Work harder to prove yourself. And when things go out of your hands, smile and walk away. Find something else that you would like to work hard for.

People are not good or bad. They are either good for you or bad for you. Judging people based on their looks, behavior and lifestyle choices doesn't make you any better. But don’t forget to judge and analyse (NOT criticize) the person that is going to play an important part in your life.

Don’t spoil your present thinking about the future. But don’t forget to think about future. A good balance should be there between the two.

There is always a flaw in the plan. And that is probably where your planning starts going south. So don’t be a control freak and don’t plan every small detail in your life. Plan, if you must. But be ready for adventure if the life takes a different turn. ALWAYS hope for the best.

Stay away from all the drama. It is not worth your time and energy. If it is impossible for you to stay away then grab some pop-corns and a drink and watch from safe distance.

Whenever you feel your problem, your sorrow is bigger than others’, think about those who are starving to death and having cancer, AIDS and what not.

Having fun is no crime. But if your “fun” is disturbing others then it’s not fun. Know when to stop.

Having a life on social media is not as important as having real people to talk to, having them see you smile, laugh and cry.

Everything that is legal, and is not hurting anybody physically or emotionally, Is good. Learn to differentiate between a good thing and a bad thing.

Eat a lot and sweat it out. Being fit is not just about looking great but it also keeps many diseases away.

HEALTH COMES FIRST. Mental and physical.

Timing is most of the times wrong. Procrastination makes things worse. Finish your work a day before your deadline and use that one day to polish and make your work shine. Or you can always use that time to do something that you wanted to do for a long time but couldn't because you didn't have time.

Ignore the injury (physical and mental). Focus should be on healing. But don’t forget to find the reason of injury. Take good care of yourself, ALL THE TIME. Your family and friends will take care of your well-being many times but after a certain point you will have to start working.

Take out some time for your hobbies-the things that bring out the best in you, the things that lift your mood, the things that reassemble your broken and tired self.

Count your blessings. Be thankful for today.

Eat. Love. Laugh. Make others laugh. Be happy. Be awesome. Take care.