Sometimes I feel like all the good things that happen and everything I accomplish are only because of my own hard work. Sometimes I wish I could just get lucky and have something nice happen without me trying so hard all the time. Does that ever even happen or is it just a dream people have?

But complaining aside, here are some things I’m trying to keep in mind:

• Things don’t always go your way, sometimes a lot of things at once. It happens. But good things also happen all the time. Don’t forget about them and remind yourself of them when you feel like you’re drowning in the bad.

• Sometimes, no matter how hard you try, you won’t be find a solution. If there’s nothing you can do about the problems, forget about them and just make the complete best of what you’ve got. Turn something bad around and twist it until it’s something good. Make your life be happy.

• Don’t give up on hoping, wishing and dreaming. Don’t be too cynical. But also don’t be too naive. Be realistic while remembering that almost nothing is impossible.