So for a while, there was a bit of a trend going around. People would be sharing thought catalog lists and buzzfeed videos of things mainly concerning souls like me who are currently dealing with our epic battle against the quarter life crisis. I found it amusing how most of the advice given was pretty basic and figured that I'd try my hand at writing such a thing. I mean, a majority of the stuff said can basically be applied to people of all ages but hey, here's my take on it.
5 things that everyone should probably know (but people tend to forget)
1) Be yourself
It is crazy how easy it is to just forget something as simple as this. We tell this to children all the time but at some point, as we grow and become adults, we forget to do this too. The world becomes a harsh and scary place as you learn to adapt to the changes that come chasing after you. It is easy to become jaded and become someone 'fake' but by doing so, you lose the essence of what makes you stand out as a human being. Your natural soul becomes a lost cause. Rediscover yourself and accept and always be who you are. It's never an easy thing but it's rewarding as hell.
2) Do what makes you happy (within reason)
I think one of everyone's biggest fear is getting stuck in a situation that makes them unhappy. How do you deal with it? Do what makes you happy! Whether it is finding the right job or getting involved in hobbies that help you grow, if it puts a smile on your face, do it! Of course, you can't just go doing EXACTLY what you want all the time. You have to be practical about certain things and you don't want to be causing trouble for others. But hey, if it's a reasonable sort of happiness, why not?
3) Everyone is different
People are generally very different in their own unique ways. The way I think is essentially different to the way you do. I have a different value system perhaps compared to the one that I used to have as a child. This comes from progress, exploration, experimentation... It comes from learning. Because everyone is different, you will connect better with certain people. You will have clashing opinions with others. Embrace those differences and gain a different perspective. Don't judge them. Understand them.
4) Trust your decisions
Whether you are a person who believes in the power of gut instinct or someone who uses their brain to work out logically what steps to take next, trust that whatever decision that you eventually end up making, it is the right one for you. There are so many outside forces that can interfere with the ability of a person to trust themselves (family obligation, self pity, etc) but there are particular moments in life where you have to know that a certain bowl of porridge is just right.
5) Words have a powerful effect
Words sometime have a way of taking a life of their own. The words we utter to someone can impact them greatly without us really meaning to. That is how bullying tends to happen. Throw a harmless comment here and there about a person's appearance, their lack of social skills... As much as we'd like to deny it. We, as humans, are sensitive creatures and because of that we tend to take things to heart. The point here being that watching your words can have a big impact on you and the people around you. Your words are a reflection of you. Choose them wisely.
I'm not sure if that made any sense or not but if nothing else, be happy and smile.
Love,
Geek with a pencil.
