1. Don't be an asshole. You'd think this would be common sense, but let's be honest... it's not. Maybe they're having a bad day, maybe they ran out of the soft toilet paper, or maybe they just hate you. Whatever the reason, some people can be real jerks. Whether it's a rude driver, an impatient restaurant goer, or a facebook comment Nazi, these folks are out there. And if you are one of them, stop it. We all have bad days, struggles, and issues, but taking them out on the rest of the world will not solve your problems, I promise. So cheer the hell up, and quit being an asshat.
2. Learn to drive. This applies to everyone. If you cannot park your giant beast of a vehicle, merge into traffic, stay in your lane, follow basic driving laws, and freaking wave when someone lets you in.... YOU NEED TO LEARN TO DRIVE. If you don't think this applies to you, yet someone flips you off at least once a day whilst driving... it probably applies to you.
3. Learn patience. The world does not revolve around you, believe it or not, so sometimes you may need to wait. Accept this and learn to deal with it. Teach it to your children from a young age, because they will need this virtue also. In this era of instant everything, we are becoming very impatient, and the younger generations are even worse. This makes for very unkind and inconsiderate people. Slow down, and hold your damn horses.
4. Accept yourself. Instead of worrying so much about what the rest of the world thinks of you, worry more about what YOU think of yourself. Are you happy with what you see in the mirror? If the answer is no, ask yourself why. Is it because someone else says it's not ideal? Or is it because you know you can be better? Do what makes you happy, be who you are, not who you think people want you to be. Stop waiting for someone else to make you happy, and start making yourself happy.
5. Be honest. Not once in awhile, not when you feel like it, but all the time. Be honest with others, and with yourself. Live an honest life, not a false ideal. No one is perfect, and you are no exception. If you try to convince the world of your perfection, you will only make your imperfections more obvious. To err is human. We are all flawed. But to own those things makes you a better person, and helps you grow. Don't hide from your mistakes, learn from them. It all begins with honesty.
6. Show compassion. We live in an ever changing world. A world filled with many different beliefs, cultures, and opinions. This means that we will each be asked to deal with something we may or may not agree with from time to time. Instead of living in fear of what we don't know or understand, be compassionate to others way of living and/or thinking. This doesn't mean you must agree, it just means you can disagree kindly and quietly. We all know what it feels like to be judged, and it's not a good feeling, so quit doing it to others. Someday, you may be on the unpopular side of things, and you'll appreciate the courtesy.
7. Quit being so damn sensitive. I can't be the only one who's noticed an increase in whiny, overdramatic, hypersensitive people. Get over yourselves already. Put on your big girl panties, grow a pair, and quit your bitching. Sometimes, life sucks. That is a fact. But the more you complain about it, the worse you make it. And stop taking everything so personally. Some people are just assholes (see #1) and nothing you say or do will change that, so stop letting them get to you. Life can be hard, unfair, and shitty sometimes. But it can also be great, so suck it up, and try and see the bright side.
These are just a few things I think we can all benefit from in the new year. Add these to your list, and please put in more effort with these than you do with your resolution to diet or go to the gym. Happy 2014, folks.
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