2014 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.
I’m giving you a list of the 14 best things I learned.
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!
This is a good way to add to new year resolutions. Plus to prove that we learn things everyday to our kids
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.
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. 😉
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 🙂
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!
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.
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.
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)
The important thing is that you learned things during the year. I always say you can learn something new every day if you try.
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
Learning is an ongoing process/ Sounds like you embraced it.
What a bunch of wonderful things you learned/lived this year! I love to look back and see what lessons I had !
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.
wow what a great set of things you learned last year. It is always wonderful when we learn and grow.
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!
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.
I learned to trust my instincts more and made some wonderful friendships this past year.
Those are all awesome. I think any friendship that is a good one is worth investing the time to maintain it.