Matt's Rules For Life, I Need To Follow Them.

Yeah it's been a bit since I wrote anything and I really need to get back to it. Life is super easy but we all insist on making it hard as hell, yeah don't do that. I've had a lot of time to think this week and here are some rules for life that I need to keep in the forefront of everthing.

1. Life is easy, don't complicate it, dread it, or overthink it. Everything in life is figureoutable, remember that. It doesn't matter what gets thrown at you, you can handle it. Sure there are times that you feel like the world is against you but that's just your perception of what is going on. Take a step back, breathe, and conquer whatever comes your way. If you get overwhelmed with it all, you're human, you aren't broken, and emotions are vital.

2. Take your damn time! Everyone is always in such a rush to get to where they are going, whether it's life, love, or work. If you try and rush to the finish line there is no way you can know what sort of damage you can cause along the way. You may end up at the finish line and wonder why you are alone. Take your time and enjoy the journey, you only get one. This is one that I really need to focus on. I rush everything and I can tell you for certain, it hasn't gotten me very far. If we all knew where we were going, wouldn't we be there already? The kicker is, would you have learned anything along the way?

3. Boundaries are there for a reason and you better respect them. If there is a line drawn in the sand, don't try and inch it forward. You disrespect the person that put it there. Trying to hurry along boundaries goes right back to #2, take you time.

4. Respect and this is a tricky one because respect is a two way street. Don't expect to get respect if you don't give it. The meet in the middle part of respect is magical.

5. Communication is vital to everything on the planet, and much like respect, it is a two way street. If you lack communication, you lack one of the fundamentals of life. Now communication isn't just talking, it's listening. Also it is vital to communicate in a way that dependent on the situation. If you are mad, let it be known, if you are happy, let it be known, and so on. Take for example, Good Morning. That phrase can be interpreted in a thousand different ways. Adjust your tone accordingly and communication will flow.

6. Meeting in the middle is the most magical part of existence. It's doesn't matter what it is, again, life, love, or work. When two people can meet in the middle, both sides win. Yes there are compromises to make that all happen and never be afraid to compromise. You may not get what you want but you may get what you need.

That's just a start of a list I wrote up and there will be more to follow. I have been guilty of breaking everyone of these rules and the older I get, the more it sucks. Rule #1 and #2 are key. Take it easy and take it slow. One day I am going to start taking my own advice and it will be the breakthrough I need. I have breakthroughs everyday but everything will come together one day. Don't make the mistakes I have made, learn from them, grow from them, and make your world the best you can.