As time passes by, I have come realize that stepping out of my comfort zone and creating new experiences is just what I need to live a happier and fun-filled life. Here are 5 reasons why we should all seize the day.

5. To let loose.

One thing I regret most about the past several years of my life is the fact that I am one stubborn girl. I have never taken a moment to just breathe and go with the flow. In turn, I have missed out on stories and memories that I could have been a part of as well. Don't let that voice in your head tell you that whatever is holding you back is right, because it's not.

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4. To spend your youth wisely and not waste it away.

Although to some it may seem like life is moving slowly and we will always be young, fun, and unstoppable, the fact is it's not true. I might not be this super wise old woman who has life-altering stories to share but I sure as hell know that time is passing us by and it's not going to stop on our account. Youth is such a beautiful thing and instead of spending time documenting everything you do, go out and try something different. It doesn't have to be something extreme but it does have to be something worth your while.

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3. To make memories.

Memories are probably the best thing a person has. Can you imagine thirty years into into your future? What do you see? Who do you see? If you ask me, I see a woman nearing 50 who wants the best for her children and who has possibly lost track of who she is. She might not have time to seize the day because she's dropping off her kid's lunch at school because he forgot it. Thats okay though, she has always wanted a family of her own and she wouldn't trade them for anything, but at the same time she probably wishes she could go to Vegas or do something spontaneous like the old days. Every stage of your life will offer new ways to seize the day so don't be scared, just go with it.

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2. To make mistakes.

When you decide to seize the day, the truth is, you may make a mistake. Whether you get your personal belongings stolen while you go skydiving or you get super wasted and wake up in a strange place, you will mess up. Don't be afraid though because everything you do will be used as a guideline for what not to do in the future. A wise Hilary Duff from the movie, A Cinderella Story, once stated "Don't let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game." I, of course, would later learn that Babe Ruth said that and not her but nonetheless it's true. Just because you are afraid doesn't mean you shouldn't do it.

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1. To be proud of the life you lived.

By the time I die I want to tell my grandchildren (and I only say grandchildren because I already told my children too many times) that everything I did and everything I said was because I wanted to experience life to the fullest. I want to have gone through long-lasting love, heartache, the love and happiness you feel after giving birth to a child. I want to have gone through the pain of loosing someone you care for deeply and everything else life has to offer. I truly believe that seizing the day, no matter what that means to you, is important so you don't look back on your life and regret the things you didn't do.

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