Some important things to remember

At some point most of us will feel low or unsatisfied in life and that's sad. It's easy to lose sight of what we want, what we need and what we aim for. I was thinking too much and found that I needed reminding of a few important things. None of these sentiments are original but often we forget them. This might come across as soppy to some people but I do feel that we all need to be reminded sometimes.

People change
Most people are constantly evolving. We are not the same person we once were a day ago, a week ago, a month ago or even a year ago. That person who you didn't like in school because they were mean to you probably doesn't remember or care any more. Neither should you.

Even when you feel stunted remember how much you've grown
As I left my flat I realised just how much of an adult I had become and how much my independence had grown. As a child I relied on guidance but now my life is made of my own decisions and no-one can take that from me. You can't predict the future but one thing will always be constant. You will change and you will grow and mostly it will be for the better.

Self love is more important than you realise
Know that you are worth just as much as anyone else. We need to learn that loving and respecting ourselves is not a vain action. You can't swap lives or bodies with someone else. If you don't love something think about why that is. If you can change it and it will result in your happiness do so. If not accept it. Self acceptance is hard but we all need to learn to stop doubting ourselves. All my life I have been told to be more confident in myself and my abilities. It's time I started doing that.

Life is too short to not be who you want to be
You will never be able to plan out your life perfectly and sometimes things are just out of your control. That is why it is so important to take control of the the things that you can. Do the things you want to do. Don't let people force you into things that you are uncomfortable with as they don't have to live with the repercussions. Taking control can be as simple as cutting your hair or wearing the clothes you like. Whatever it is just do it.

Don't let the days pass by 
You won't be able to live every day in the way you would like so make the most of those that you can. It's great to have lazy days, quiet moments and slow days.  Just make sure you aren't letting life pass by. Make sure that you are happy doing what you are doing and you will be content. Say yes to new experiences. Say yes to taking part. Say yes to things that make you excited and nervous at the same time but most importantly say yes to happiness.

There will never be more time
Even as you are reading this time is passing. Stop saying you will do something when you have more time because there will never be more time. We are all losing time. So make that time count and take that project by the horns and run with it. I say that I will craft/write/draw/learn more when I have more time. I need to stop putting it off. I need to start now.

As I said these are just a few things that I need reminding of every now and again.

I hope you are all happy.

Sophie