Stop feeling guilty

For the past two weeks or so I have had this blog post and two others queuing. I haven't had the time to sit down and write them, but just know that they are coming soon and I'm feeling really good about them. 
My inspiration for this post and the next two all come from my thoughts while contemplating a book I have been reading, "The subtle art of not giving a f*ck" by Mark Manson. My friend Ethan recommended it to me and it's completely restructured how I think about life.

While reading, the first thing it made me consider was why I struggle with feeling guilty. I have learned a lot over the past 5 weeks of my sophomore year, but one of the most important lessons is that you are only one person. You can only be so much for others without losing yourself. 

 You can't change people. They have to want the change you seek for them. Sometimes you just have to step back from a situation because nothing you say/do can make it better. 

 It's okay to be selfish. It's okay to spend time with the people I want to spend time with, I don't have to feel guilty about it. I can go on those late night trips to Andy's, spend all my time at Mudhouse, do what I want and not feel the need to apologize.

 I think it will always be something I struggle with. I just have to learn to strike a balance between making others happy and making myself happy. 

 Luckily, I have some pretty great friends who don't even realize how amazing they are. From the spontaneous movie nights to scrolling through Pinterest at 1 a.m., sophomore year has been significantly different than I anticipated but I wouldn't want it any other way.

 Until next time,
Taylor xx

 P.S.: Be on the lookout for my next two blog posts. I'm hoping to get them published as soon as possible but ya know life happens sometimes and there's this thing called my accounting class that consumes everything I am.
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