NPR listeners reflect on the past year and share their most valuable life lessons. Stories highlight the importance of self-honesty, facing challenges, and the power of laughter.
The year is coming to an end and with it, many lessons were learned. Some of which could have altered how we move forward into the new year. NPR listeners provide insight on their lessons from 2024.Top row (left to right): Carisa Sanders, Margi Peterson, Rae Earley. Bottom row (left to right): Amelia Grant, Martha Antolik, Benjamin Gregg.A lot of people are reflecting on the past 12 months. They may be thinking about what they accomplished – or didn't – and what they learned along the way.
Regardless of how big or small life's lessons are, they can shape the way you go into the next year and the rest of your days.Up First asked newsletter readers and NPR listeners to share stories about their biggest life lessons from this year to provide insight to others.Being brutally honest with herself and facing her demons was key for Carisa Sanders of Palouse, Wash. this year. She says she knew she was drinking too much and ignoring her health checkups.She eventually started to slowly expose herself to honest stories of alcohol abuse and she says this helped break through her denial. She got better at keeping up with medical appointments and quit drinking in September. If alcohol is causing you stress or harm, seek medical advice. There are a variety of treatments, including counseling, medications and support groups, to help people who want to end that dependency. This includes Alcoholics Anonymous, which has helped countless people. ThisMichelle Davis of Maple Grove, Minn., says laughter is more than just a sign of feeling good, but can lift your mood into the next day and perhaps even help with your healt
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