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14 Best things I learned in 2014

01/02/15 | live

14 best things2014 was a big year for our little family. { can I say “little” when there are 6 of us?} 

The amount of changes in our life, and the incredible lessons we learned this past year have been amazing.

 I can honestly say we are in a better place than the previous go round. 

At the end of 2013 we were facing the unknown and we were just months away from opening a business of our very own. There have been a lot of ups and a lot of downs, but I wouldn’t trade any of them. And, if we had to do it all over again we would! I must have learned a million things, but that would be an incredibly long post so.. 
 
I’m giving you a list of the 14 best things I learned.
1- Follow your heart. Spend less time in bed dreaming and more time awake making your dreams a reality.
 
2- Sometimes the people in your life who you thought were your closest friends, turn out to not be. And, that’s ok.  Ending friendships sucks. But at the end of it cutting out the people who don’t support you will help you grow in ways you never know. 
 
3- My blog and the friends I’ve made during the process are a huge part of my happiness. And, not just my blog, but all of the social media surrounding it too. I’ve made friends and connections the world over. It really is amazing how, if you open yourself up you actually can make real and lasting connections in this crazy internet world.
 
4- Age is just a number and a useless one at that. Don’t let it define who you are.  I stressed out over turning 40 and was it worth it? no…not one little bit.
 
5- I love my life just the way it is. I may not be rich, I may not have everything I want. But, I do have everything I need. Being self employed is a demanding job. But rewarding in ways you can’t imagine. 

6- Family is important. For the past 8 years we have lived across the green belt from my in-laws and 3 hours away from my own parents. We have added to that “family” and enjoy spending a lot of time with them. I find that I truly do treasure my family, all of them. 

 7- your never too “old” to learn something new and it’s never to late to start. 

8- Invest in relationships. Those friendships are what will get you thru the hard times. 

9- If you are passionate about  something or want to try something thing new do it. Don’t let anybody talk you out of it.

10- be true to who you are.

11- stand up for what you believe and even if it goes against “the norm”.  Some people think my relationship with Christ had been borderline fanatical but it has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life.

12-embrace the here and now stop living in the past and stop trying to live in the future.  The past is behind you for a reason.

13- heads up! I shudder the think what I have missed out on when I foolishly “checked out. ” even if it was just for a moment. 

14- nothing is more important than your health. Daily I need to remind myself to wear sunscreen and drink more water.  But I’m trying.  

What did you learn this last year?  

I’d love to hear about it in the comments!

HeatherHibiscus
 
 
 
 
 

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  1. Debi says

    January 5, 2015 at 1:45 am

    This is a good way to add to new year resolutions. Plus to prove that we learn things everyday to our kids

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  2. Ginger Mommy says

    January 5, 2015 at 12:30 am

    These are great reminders and number 8 is so true. True friends will help us though the tough times. Some friends will leave but the real ones will stick around.

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  3. Brittnei says

    January 4, 2015 at 5:53 am

    It sounds like you learned some really important things this past year. I can say that I’ve been learning many of the same things for sure. It feels good to come into knowing these things because it makes like a lot less stressful and more meaningful. 😉

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  4. Danielle says

    January 4, 2015 at 4:46 am

    I love all of your tips, thank you for sharing part of your journey with us! This year I will be turning 39, and just being that much closer to 40 has had me in a bit of a panic. Glad to hear it’s not worth the stress, I will remember this 🙂

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  5. Annie {Stowed Stuff} says

    January 3, 2015 at 9:47 pm

    Couldn’t agree more! Health is most important and so is following your heart! Here’s to connecting with more great bloggy friends in 2015! Happy New Year!

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  6. maria @ closetohome says

    January 3, 2015 at 2:29 pm

    What a great way to look back in order to move forward. I will have to think about what I learned but agree with age is a number and it is truly your activity level and attitude that will have people perceive your age.

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  7. Goody Bag Lady says

    January 3, 2015 at 5:45 am

    I am trying to get back to thinking age is just a number. I turn 36 in a few weeks and on baby #5! Until the day I learned I was already 14 weeks pregnant it was all about age is just a number for me. Now that I have only 15 weeks left, well that age isn’t so much just a number having another child at 37 lol.

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  8. jenny at dapperhouse says

    January 3, 2015 at 5:43 am

    I relate 100% to your list 🙂 Sounds like a great year for you and a great attitude going into 2015. Happy New Year!! (Welcome to being 40 – I thought it was no big deal too)

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  9. Janeane Davis says

    January 3, 2015 at 4:55 am

    The important thing is that you learned things during the year. I always say you can learn something new every day if you try.

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  10. Censie says

    January 3, 2015 at 4:38 am

    Sounds like you had a great year full of blessings and lessons. 🙂 I also feel like 2014 was eye opening for our family! Ready for some changes in 2015

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  11. Debbie Denny says

    January 3, 2015 at 4:34 am

    Learning is an ongoing process/ Sounds like you embraced it.

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  12. Wendy says

    January 3, 2015 at 2:29 am

    What a bunch of wonderful things you learned/lived this year! I love to look back and see what lessons I had !

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  13. Shauna says

    January 3, 2015 at 1:57 am

    What a great list. I have come to love all the people I have met through my blog, as well… They have become true forever friends.

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  14. becca says

    January 3, 2015 at 1:48 am

    wow what a great set of things you learned last year. It is always wonderful when we learn and grow.

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  15. Nicole Mamatofiveblessings Homeschooling says

    January 3, 2015 at 12:45 am

    I can relate to your # 4, I turned 41 in Sept. and when I turned 40 the year before it stressed me out too but it is just a number because I do not feel 41!

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  16. Heather M says

    January 3, 2015 at 12:30 am

    You learned a lot of great things this past year.
    I learned that sometimes I can say no and it is okay even if it upsets people.
    I learned not to undervalue my time.
    I learned that life goes way too fast when we don’t blink.
    I learned I need to shut down and call it a day even when the list isn’t complete.
    I learned a million and one things and I am pretty sure I will have to relearn many of them again this year.

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  17. Kathy Baugher says

    January 3, 2015 at 12:20 am

    I learned to trust my instincts more and made some wonderful friendships this past year.

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  18. Robin (Masshole Mommy) says

    January 2, 2015 at 11:14 pm

    Those are all awesome. I think any friendship that is a good one is worth investing the time to maintain it.

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