Another year has come and gone, can you believe it? I sure can't. I say this every year, but it really does feel like each new year goes by faster than the previous one!

As I have said before, this year has had some pretty big changes for me. Some good, and some that were quite hard to go through. I have not ever been a person that deals with big changes particularly well, so you could say that 2015 has been a year of many lessons for myself. With that, I have compiled a list of 100 short lessons that 2015 has taught me. It was a fun way for me to reflect on the past year, and I invite you to all do the same. It was both funny and inspiring to take the time to remember all of the things that made up my past year!

Without further adieu, here are my 100 truths of 2015:

Change is okay
Embracing it makes life a lot easier
A new day is a new chance to start over
You only get one body, take care of it
Except ice cream every once in a while doesn't hurt
...Okay maybe weekly
People make mistakes
Most can be forgiven
Some can't
Your intuition is always, always right
Family always comes first
An open mind will take you far
Doing things you're afraid of is never as bad as you think it will be
Honesty goes a long way
Even when something is hard to say
Trying new food can be fun
Mom is always right
Shoes that hurt your feet are not worth it
Even if they are beautiful
It's okay to not know where you're going
The journey is the fun part
Money is not everything
Happiness can come from all sorts of places
Especially where you least expect it
Travelling really is important
Material things will not bring you happiness
Life is easier when you are kind to one another
Especially during hard times
Pick a career based on passion, not money
Bring a jacket when driving in the winter
You don't want to learn the hard way (oops)
A bad haircut isn't the end of the world
A bad attitude is
Surrounding yourself with happy people will indeed make you happier
Sad times don't last forever
"This too, shall pass"
The ocean is wonderfully relaxing
Social media can do incredible things
It isn't always as bad as it is made out to be
Standing up for yourself is important
And so is knowing when to apologize
Netflix is always a good idea
Even on a Friday night
Jealousy will not get you anywhere
The sound of rain can soothe anything
Talk about the things you love rather than the ones you hate
Life is much happier that way
Learning how to cook isn't as easy as it looks on the food network
Trying is the important part
Nothing beats a great book
Music cures any bad mood
Especially Bieber
A smile is contagious
No one is born with an instruction manual
You can't read another person's mind
And they can't read yours
Be grateful
You're not always right
Make sure the people you love know you love them
Time is not a guarantee
Fill up your gas tank before the gas light turns on
Pushing a car is harder than it looks (yes, related to the above)
Never say never, things can change
See the good in people
Listen to advice, but do what's best for you
Even when it's not the solution you were hoping for
Being lonely with someone is far worse than being lonely alone
Being sorry is more than just words
Say what you mean and mean what you say
It is okay if someone doesn't like you
"You can be the ripest most beautiful peach in the world, and there is still going to be someone who doesn't like peaches"
Always be courteous and use your manners
Respect goes a long way
You can succeed even when people think you are going to fail
Prove them wrong
It is very possible that yes, you are overthinking something
Knowing when is the hard part
It is okay to cry
Never underestimate yourself
It is okay to be different
You never, ever have to settle
If you think you can do something, you are 100% right
If you think you can't, you're right about that too
If you can't sing, sing anyway
Especially karaoke
Spending time alone doesn't mean you are lonely
Don't dwell on past mistakes
You can't change other people
And it's not right to try
Nobody has it all figured out
Putting something off instantly makes it harder and scarier
Just get it over with
Words are immensely powerful
One cruel sentence can scar someone forever
The fewer possessions you have, the more they do for you
Wishing things were different is a great way to torture yourself
Even when you think you can't, try anyways
You might surprise yourself
Time goes by faster than you think
No matter what you are going through, you are never, ever alone

I hope this list inspires you to curate one of your own. It took a while to get to 100, but it was fun to think back on all of the adventures that came along with 2015. As much as I am thankful for all of the lessons learned this past year, I am very excited to see what 2016 will bring. Happy New Year, everyone!

Brittany x