Everything I've Learned About Myself In Just One Year

A year ago today, I started going through a bad break up, but you know what they say, what doesn't kill you makes you stronger; and that's exactly what happened.

The first couple of months were rough, and I lived my life confused and in fear of what would happened next. I slept way too much and ate too little, all while ignoring the problems occurring in my life. All of this pain and hardship has turned me into the person I am today, and I couldn't be happier or prouder of the person I've become.

The first thing I learned, is that I shouldn't let one person define the way that I live my life. I am way too good to let any one person control me, and tell me who I should be. When I finally started living my life the way that I want to, I became a much happier and carefree person. I had forgotten so much about myself and I finally took the time to learn about me again. I learned about my strengths and weaknesses, and all of the things that I absolutely love to do. I gave myself time to think about what I really need, and what the most important things to me are. I was so afraid of being trapped in my head, and I'm so glad that I pushed through and took the time to work on myself and no one else.

I learned that you are the most important person in your life, so even if you feel selfish, you must do everything for yourself, and no one else. There is only one you, and there is one person that you have to spend every second of that day with, and that person is you. In order to become the best version of yourself, you must first forget about what the other people in your life need. They will understand if you just tell that what you need. I also learned that it's okay to be alone. I was so scared to be alone that I couldn't let myself be happy. As soon as I told myself to stop saying that, I instantly became so much happier!

I learned that to love others you must first love yourself and that is something I have always struggled with. I am still working on it, but I know that soon I will be in the right place for me. It is impossible to give your whole heart to someone if you don't even own your own heart.

I have grown so much in just one year and I am so proud of all of the things I have done. I am the happiest and healthiest I have been in a long time and I can't wait to see what the future holds for me!