I’ve always been a planner. Simply writing down what time I’ll go to the grocery store and when I’ll squeeze in a workout, relieves me. I’ve followed my plan to get through high school, go to a great college, and make it to graduation day. But that’s where my plan stops. And with graduation day just around the corner, you can imagine my anxiety. The anxiety of not knowing what’s next, what my future has in store for me.

The other day, in my state of panic, I calmed myself down reading a few quotes. If you’re graduating and just not sure exactly what’s next, hopefully this helps you like it helped me.

1. Celebrate the small victories.

Life is a marathon, not a sprint. You have to celebrate and appreciate the little things.

2. Bloom where you are planted.

Regardless of where you are in the world or what you’re doing (even if it’s not where/what you imagined) do your best. Flourish.

3. You have to work for it.

The best things in life aren't just handed to you—you have to earn them.

4. Hard is what makes it great.

A reminder that nothing worth having comes easy.

5. Remember all that you have accomplished thus far.

A few years ago you weren’t sure you’d even get into college. Look at you now.

6. If one route is blocked, find another.

There isn't one clear road to success. You have to explore.

7. Don't worry so much about the future that you can't enjoy the present.

If you spend all your time worrying about the future, when will you ever enjoy your life as it is now?

8. The best is yet to come.

You’ve got nothing but time and the possibilities are endless.

9. Every day can be a new beginning; just take a breath and start again.

It’s never too late. Any day could be the beginning of everything you’ve worked for, everything you’ve wanted.

10. You've made it this far.

Remember when you thought that you would never make it through high school? Through college? You would never get that internship? Look at how far you’ve already come.

You can make it all the way.