Getting through the year

Even though we didn’t all admit it, everyone was nervous for the New Year. But when it finally started we wondered if we would be able to keep up with our resolutions and even if we would make it through the year. 

I know I've been stuck thinking about 2014 a lot recently. Some people say it’s the time where I can “Turn over a new leaf”, “wipe the slate clean” or even “become a new person” though those comments just make me more confused. Because, I don’t want to forget about last year and start again. I want to remember the lessons I learnt so I don’t make the same mistakes again. I still want to be the same person though I want to change a bit. It’s less overwhelming when you realize that no one is forcing you to transform your whole personality just because we’re no longer in 2013. Thank goodness because that would be nearly impossible. A big change doesn’t happen in an instant. It happens over time.

Bearing that in mind I’d like you to read these song lyrics that could be used as pieces of advice:

“Say what you wanna say”    Because you were given a voice to make sure your opinions were heard. Sometimes speaking up can be the most important thing you've ever done. So don't be shy. 

“It’s Your World. It’s Your Life” Some people may try to convince you that they are in charge of all your decisions. (If it's your parents who say this: they're just trying to help you but you still have the power to make the final decision because "IT'S YOUR LIFE") And when someone thinks that they're better than you and therefore they own the world: they're lying. Because "IT'S YOUR WORLD" too, everyone has an equal right to be on this planet.

"You could be the greatest. You can be the best" Read it again, because it's something you should believe and NEVER EVER FORGET! You can be who you want to be. But it won't just happen by wishing. It's time to take action and do what you want to do to be who you want to be. We all have goals (even the stupid ones like being the first person to live to two-hundred) as it's part of being human. Though that doesn't mean everyone can magically become astronauts or actresses: You have to work hard to achieve your goals. And I promise that when you've achieved it all the long hours will be worth it.

"Don't worry, be happy"   These days everyone seems to be under pressure. The key to living happily with all of this stress is to simply not worry. These famous lyrics by Bob Marley shouldn't be forgotten. They are a reminder to breathe in deeply and smile throughout the day to ensure for a life with less stress. 

It's your choice whether you even remember these lyrics or you write them in your diaries to be read and reread if necessary. My point is, 2014 is not something to be anxious about. It's just another opportunity to be who you want to be.