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8 Important Life Lessons I've Learned Thus Far in 2019

It has only been 3 months but I've seen a lot of growth in myself.

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8 Important Life Lessons I've Learned Thus Far in 2019
Emilia Rodriguez-Vera

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If I am being completely honest, 2018 was one of the greatest years I have ever experienced. I was still living at home with no big responsibilities, I got into my dream school, dumped my sh*tty SoundCloud rapper ex, and my overall mental health was doing great. I was expecting 2019 to top it but from the looks of it in these last three months, I know it will not come close to how good life was for me a year ago. Although things haven't turned out the way I have wanted them to, I'm learning from my mistakes and using all these learning experiences to shape me into a better person.

Here are 8 amazing life lessons I have learned in these past few months of the new year:

1. It is not selfish to put yourself first.

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2. Never let another person define your worth.

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3. Do not waste your energy on something/someone petty.

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4. Listen to others' input and (try to) take it into consideration

5. You deserve better than what you think you do.

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6. Seeking help is not a sign of weakness

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7. Live your best life but safely and responsibly.

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8. Love yourself in every way possible.

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