Life is simple. You want something then find a way. If you want to take a vacation, do it. If you need more time to complete something then take it. If you want to kiss the one you have been crushing on, go for it. If you want to break up with the one you do not love then it is okay. Persistence is important. We tend to think too much and put others first. I experience this first-hand every single day. I think about how the others are going to feel. I make my life more difficult and that causes unhappiness because I am not thinking about what I want. I feel selfish if I do what I enjoy even if I do not do it often. It is okay to take care of your needs before others. They will be okay. If you are not happy, how can you expect to be able to fully help the others? If they dislike you because you decided to make a decision that best fits you at the moment then that is their problem. You do you and the important ones will still be there. The βbadβ decisions you believe you have made will not haunt you forever. It is never too late to improve yourself. When you are stressed, take a deep breath and remember the reasons you are doing what you are doing. Your motivation is your strength. Life is simple. The love, respect, kindness, strength, and/or persistence you have/give will definitely help you in this beautiful cruel world.