2016 was a crazy year filled with ups and downs, twists and turns and plenty of tears and laughter. I graduated high school, went to college and learned a lot of lessons all along the way. Here are the top 6 lessons I learned in 2016.

1. Everything happens for a reason.

I learned that there is a reason for every single, tiny, microscopic thing that ever happens. Whether you can see it or not-there is a reason for everything.

2. You cannot change someone who doesn't see a problem with their actions.

Time and time again, I repeatedly learned that you will never be able to change a person who sees nothing wrong in what they're doing. No matter how hard it might be, you can't always change someone into the person you wish they were.

3. There is no point in stressing about the things you can't control.

Whether it's hitting every single red light on the way to work or wondering if you got that job you applied for, don't stress because the outcome is no longer in your control, and there's no point in letting it ruin your day.

4. What's meant to be will be.

If it's supposed to happen, IT WILL.

5. Change is good.

I've always hated change. Rearranging rooms, switching teachers at semester, going to college, etc. But I've quickly learned that change is good, and even great most times, and to not be scared of the unknown.

6. It's good to go out of your comfort zone.

I learned it's okay to do something that scares you, most times the outcome can only be good.