We're at that pivotal age where half of us think we know what we're doing and the other half are openly running around like chickens without their heads. Suddenly we are adults thrown into this real world where stress consumes us 24/7. When it feels like life keeps kicking you when you’re down, there are some things you just need to remember.

1. You’re only human. You don’t have to have it all together every minute of every day.

It’s okay to have a bad day. No one expects your life to be perfect and don't let them tell you it should be. It’s okay to break down, just don’t stay there. Get back up.

2. Always smile!

Even if you’re down, someone wants to see you smile. It could make someone’s day if you smile back at them. It could strike up a conversation. You never know who you’re going to meet.

3. All the little things that annoy you are the things you learn to cherish most. You’ll miss them one day.

It’s those same little things that you don’t appreciate enough and you won’t even realize it until they’re gone.

4. When you love someone, make sure you tell him or her. They should always know.

Of course, it’s scary as hell to admit that you love someone, especially if it’s romantically. But your mom and dad? Your sister and brother? Tell them too. Always say it. Everyone wants to hear that someone loves them.

5. You don’t always end up where you wanted to be.

I don’t know anyone who has made a plan and wound up exactly where they wanted to be. There’s going to be obstacles. There’s going to be delays. You are going where you’re meant to be.

6. Whatever you’re looking for is not what you’ll find.

We find what we’re meant to find but enjoy the search anyway.

7. It is okay to regret things but never be ashamed of them.

Everything you do, whatever happens to you is what makes you the incredibly unique person that you are. Own all of it.

8. Anger is a secondary emotion.

The first emotion is going to slip through the cracks when your anger takes over. That’s why it’s important to calm down and take a deep breath before you react.

9. Some apologies will never be said, but accept them anyway.

If you let these unsaid apologies haunt you, you are never going to be happy. You will never move on. Accept them now and move on to bigger and better things.

10. You’re going to be just fine. No matter what.

That’s the most important thing to remember. Life is going to get you down and it will suck 10/10 times. But just remember that it’s just one tiny bump in the road that you have to get over.