SOME THINGS I'VE LEARNED IN LIFE SO FAR

+ Don‘t be afraid to ask for help. 

Asking for help doesn't mean you are a weak person, it actually shows your inner strength because it‘s much easier to keep it all inside and pretend you are fine than actually admitting you are unwell and ask for help. You are never as alone as you think you are, there is always help, you just have to be brave enough to ask for it and there most likely will be people ready to help you feel better. 

+ Don‘t change yourself to fit in somewhere, simply be yourself.  

This sounds pretty obvious because we all have heard it, but that is seriously so true. It's impossible to be fully happy if you pretend to be someone you're not and I speak from experience. It's sucks pretending, trying to change yourself just to fit somewhere and you really should never do this. 

+ Don‘t google your symptoms. 

Especially if you tend to worry more than an average person, if you have anxiety or just, all in all, ever. It‘s really bad for you and your sanity because even the absolutely normal symptom can be translated into a something life threatening. Leave the diagnosis to your doctor, self-analysis is never good. I know it's oh so tempting to do this and Internet lets you know too much than you actually need and I actually considered blocking some sites so that I wouldn't have the chance to do this ever again. 

+ Don't settle. 

You should never be with someone just for the sake of being with someone. Or being with someone who isn't right for you. Wise man ( G. Washington) once told that it‘s much better to be alone than in a bad company and he was very right. Sure, you could feel lonely but at least you aren't wasting your precious time with wrong people. And also, being with someone you don't really like that much isn't really fair to the other person as well.

+ Enjoy the moment as much as you can. 

I am probably the worst person to talk about this because I have no idea how to stay present in life [ I am just trying really hard to get there]. I tend to over think everything but when I somehow manage to stay in a present moment, I can tell you, it feels really refreshing and just so so nice.

+ Back up your data. 

You really don‘t want to end up like Carrie when her Mac broke (Sex and the city just fit everywhere in life). It will save you some stress. 

+ Don‘t wear your new shoes when you have a long day/night ahead of you. 

Of course, they are incredibly pretty and people just have to see them but maybe not this time. Or at least bring a spare pair of really comfortable shoes which could save your feet. It‘s not glamorous and fun to walk barefoot in the middle of the street.

+ Listen to yourself. 

If deep down you feel something is wrong and your gut is telling you to back off, it probably is true. Your inner self always knows what‘s best for you, so if it‘s not a simple fear that is keeping your from something, you should really listen to it.

+ Take chances. 

If you really want something, try, if you want to have something, you must try. If you want to change something, do it. You don't know if it‘s going to be a good choice, at least you've tried.

+ Collect moments, not things. 

My philosophy is that it's much more worth spending your precious money on something you will remember for the rest of your life than just a thing you won't remember in the couple of years. I would choose a trip over the most beautiful dress (I would choose a trip over anything, really), or going to see my favorite band live over buying a new bag. 

+ Dry shampoo is your best friend sometimes. 

I love this invention to pieces because there aren't that many things in life which I hate more than, not being able to wash my hair. That's when dry shampoo becomes very very handy thing in your life!

+ Stay away from people who walk over you. 

It's also pretty obvious, but we forget this so often. People we keep around have so much impact on our lives, on ourselves so it's important to be with the right company. People who bully you, who take you for granted and just simply use you or walk over you aren't the right people to have around you so you just simply stay away from them. The sooner you do this, the better your life will be.