Another year is coming to an end, and all the recent tweets and posts I see are about how 2016 was the worst year yet. Of course, there are a few that say it was their "highlight" year, but let's be honest, every year could be considered your "worst" year if you think about all the bad things.

My sister helped me realize something — that for me, 2016 was the year of growth.

My first few months of 2016 could have been determined as making the year 2016 the worst, but the second half dismisses that entirely. Without the first terrible half, I wouldn't have focused on myself the last six months of 2016.

So with 2016 coming to an end, there are three things I have grown to be thankful for that I realized this year help make me, me.

1. Health

The first half of 2016 I was mentally, physically, and emotionally unhealthy. I didn't realize it until part way through that I had to change my lifestyle. There is nothing more important than your health, because without that you can barely have anything.

2. Relationships

I'm talking about friendships and family relationships. Without the people in my life, I wouldn't have been motivated to get back to a healthy lifestyle. Loving relationships are everything for a person.

3. Myself

You can't love anything fully until you love yourself and accept who you are. I had to rebuild my confidence from the ground up, and although it wasn't easy it was possible. It's where I learned the most about myself.

Whatever you have gone through in 2016, don't let it classify this year as the "worst." There are things to be thankful for every year, and I guarantee you can find what has made this year good.