Despite being a medical drama Grey's Anatomy has always given it's audience many emotional moments. Whether we were crying over a patients death, a doctors death or the breakup of our favorite couple the show has never failed to bring it's audience to tears.

But just as much as this show has made us cry it has also given us some important life lessons. Here are the most important lessons Grey's Anatomy taught me.

1. Be great.

Cristina Yang always coming through with the inspiring life lessons.

2. It's ok to be sad.

Meredith has gone through more than enough in her life, but seeing a strong woman admit she can't naturally be happy all the time was really great to see portrayed on television.

3. The road to success isn't always an easy one.

We've all seen our favorite characters cry at least once on this show, and to be reminded that the way to the top isn't always an easy one is more than inspiring.

4. Your friends are your support system.

The friendship between Cristina and Meredith has always been one of the most positive portrayals of female friendship on t.v. and asking someone to believe in you is okay. We all need it sometimes.

5. Live. And continue to live.

The never ending shortage of strong female characters is so great.

6. You need to love yourself before you love him.

No matter how hot that guy is, you are always going to be the number one priority.

7. Make mistakes, it'll happen and it's ok.

You might make that god-awful mistake several times. But it'll be fine.

8. Boys suck.

And they definitely can go suck it.

9. Be your own hero.

Meredith has never been one to wait around for someone to save her (unless she was drowning) but this was still an important take away from the show.

10. Know your crap, and you can handle it.

We all have emotional crap, and we can work on getting over it.

11. You can get through it.

You can do it, whatever you are doing you can do it. And you can kick its ass.

12. Appreciate your today.

Life cannot and will not always be perfect, so enjoy it when it is.

13. Grief is hard to overcome, but you can get through it.

With no shortage of sadness on this show, seeing the frank portrayal of grief seems inevitable. But the grieving process is nothing to be ashamed of.

14. It's okay to be soft.

Even Meredith Grey cannot be strong all the time, and letting your guard down is okay.

15. And finally...

Having one bad day does not mean a bad life. You can take on tomorrow.