As the majority of New Years articles are beginning their pieces.. “2019 was a big year”.

They were right.

Climate change began to earn its rightful place on the world’s priority list, new representations made their way onto our screens, literature and conversations. Plus there were a lot of great people who got things done in 2019. That being said there were people who did bad things. People who hurt others, put unnecessary obstacles in their way and acted with selfishness, ignorance and hatred.

Although it’s important to keep informed about all events if we focus on all of the bad in the world, we would end up not leaving the house. So for this post, I’m writing about the good stuff I loved and learned in 2019.

1. A year goes very quick, so make sure to take in as much as possible.

2. Too much social media does sneaky things to your mind and soul that you don’t immediately realise. With great power comes great responsibility.

3. Only aim to please others if they love, respect, hear you, make you laugh and bring you joy.

4. Be the bigger person, extend yourself and put yourself forward.

5. You are an adult and the more you act it, accept it and embrace it the happier you will be.

6. Keep reading. Even the boring bits. They’ll get more interesting soon.

7. Movies and TV shows are the best. We are so lucky to be in this era of stories.

8. I listened to more Podcasts this year and fell in love with the medium.

9. If you have something going on: emotional, physical, mental, spiritual you must go and find ways to do something about it. You will feel so much better in the long run.

10. Being active and putting yourself in a team is amazing.

11. Friendships or any relationship is earned not given. No matter how old you are.

12. Graduating University is so cool and so exciting.

13. It’s not what happens to you but how you react and face it.

14. Trust your gut it is very wise.

15. Do things that scare you and that you know will make you better.

16. Remember to dance and laugh.

17. Set goals and work hard towards them.

18. Look after people and check in with those you love. Listen and notice the good and bad.

19. Keep creating!

2020 will be another year and it is up to us to define what it will become. Let’s do this!