Four Advices To Make Every Good-Bye More Bearable

Every few years in our lives, something ends. We finish high school or university, we move to a new town, we change our workplace. There is always the hype about the new experiences we'll be having, but there are also the regrets, left from the last part of our lives. Today I'll be talking about the four things one needs to do, to minimize regrets and to complete the last chapter of their story, tying all loose ends.

1. Speak Now

Imagine: It is you're last day at high school/university/current job. You look around and see people, who you've known for years and spent most of your time with them. You know that you probably won't be meeting a big part of them ever again. But there are things you've never said to their face, even though you wanted to. There is this person you have a secret crush on, or that friend who never heard you say how much they mean to you, or that annoying guy/girl who can find new ways to be mean to you every single day. Now, think about what is the worst that could happen if you tell them personally and directly what you feel against them. Well maybe your crush will cut you off painfully and you're enemy will make a lot of noise, but you'll feel better doing that. This way you'll eliminate all "what if"-s. Your crush may want to go out on a date, your friend may be a friend for life and the annoying person may start crying, because of your mean words, and that'd be super cool, right? Right?

2. Make them remember you

No matter if you're moving to a new town or neighborhood, completing a stage of your studies, changing work, there is always one thing in common. There were people around you. And those people know you, but may forget you in a month or two. But they won't, because you're going to give them some awesome parting gifts. I am not talking about something big and expensive. A small key-chain, a picture in a frame or a mug. That way they would always(or at least for some time) have something that reminds them of you. Just spread some love. It won't hurt you to do it and you might be surprised at the results.
There is also another way to to make people remember you: make an epic prank. Fill your former boss's room with balloons, fill the school with posters with a picture of you with a text: Finally out of this hell etc. Just make people remember you, without hurting them. Don't forget that there is a thin line between a prank and just being mean.

3. Make a playlist

Music is one of the things that is good at keeping moments. We all have a song, that reminds us of a certain someone or a certain event. And I don't mean only songs that reminds us of something good. Remember the song that helped you through your last nasty break up? Or the one that was playing at prom, when you were finishing school? Maybe you remember a song that was something of an anthem for you and your best friend, or that annoying song that was playing on the radio every time you got in your car. I personally like to make a playlist almost every month with songs, which are memories, songs I was obsessed with and songs that reflect my emotional status. Actually I also make some movie collections every now and then, which are relatable at the moment. Just give it a name that will help you remember at what moment did you make it. After a some years you'll get back to that playlist and start remembering moments and people. It's a magical feeling, I can assure you.

4. Party It Up

Celebrate like it's your last time, because... you know... it is. Every goodbye should be properly celebrated. Goodbye-parties are always the best ones, because there are almost no consequences. There is no next times, so everyone are giving it their all. I've had some awesome moments while saying goodbye this way. It somehow makes it easier and gets rid of most of the drama.
Also, you make the last awesome memories and you'll have awesome pictures to share. You know... Like in the movies.