R OMANT ICIZING YOUR LIFE

Learn how to find the beauty in every aspect of your life.

By Emily McCaslin

Life is a Beautiful thing.Sure, life can be hard sometimes, but that shouldn’t take away the beauty of it. Life is a gift, and we should live it to the fullest when we can.

To romanticize means to make something seem better than it really is. We go through many struggles making it seem impossible at times to be positive, but by taking control of your life, you can create something truly beautiful and meaningful to you. Here’s some strategies to help along the way.

It’s all about mindset. If you constantly live life thinking it’s an awful thing, then natural - ly you’re going to have a negative connotation associated with it. On the contrary, if you live life thinking about how it’s an opportunity to accomplish great things, meet great people and make great memories, then you will start to love life for what it really is.

The great thing is, you have the ability to create your life how you want it. You can create a life that’s exciting to live.

One great way to live life positively is to put into perspective that some times worries aren’t that serious. We spend so much time worrying about things that can’t be controlled, when sometimes we just need to let them go and realize that there are still good things to look forward to. If you respond with a situation thinking that it is not that serious, then you can train your mind to worry less and focus on the good things rather than the bad.

Worrying about a situation won’t help it change in the end, so it is better to give up worrying about them instead of dwelling in them.

Obviously, there are moments in life where you can’t use this method, but it’s good for the small worries that intrude the brain.

Another tip is to not be afraid to put yourself out there. You have the abil - ity to make your dreams come true and you are the only one who can get you there. Work hard for what you believe in, and then you will be able to accomplish more than you could’ve imagined. It’s okay to make mistakes along the way, that’s how you grow and learn.

Always remember to treat yourself right too. Taking care of yourself and setting aside time for breaks is very important. If you don’t take time for yourself, then you could get burnt out and stressed easier.

To go along with that, it is crucial that you use time to treat yourself. Reward yourself for all the good things you are doing. Buy yourself that new shirt for getting that job promotion or treat yourself to some ice cream for getting a good grade on a test.

This will make your accomplishments sweeter.

Some days it may seem harder to accomplish things. Some days it may even be hard to get out of bed, and that’s okay. Be kind to yourself and practice giving grace. You can’t fill other people’s cups without first filling yours. It is okay to not be 100% all the time.

Last but not least, dream big. Create big goals for yourself because if you have the right mindset, then nothing is too out of reach.

There’s going to be people in your life that try and tear you down, but remember your worth. Surround yourself with people who encourage you and that you enjoy being around.

This may seem out of reach for many people, but if you take small steps every day creating your ideal life, then it won’t seem so far.