On March 4th, I turn 21! Today I wanted to share with you 21 important lessons I’ve learnt before I reach this exciting milestone. Hopefully, for those of you my age and over, you will know some of these or youβll find them useful from now on.
- The easiest thing to be is yourself
There is nobody else is like me and thatβs just the way I like it! Everyone is uniquely beautiful and that is an amazing fact. Plus pretending to be someone youβre not is too much effort.
- Cut toxic people out immediately
By my final year of high school, I got so sick of chasing people who didnβt have my best interests at heart and saw no point in giving people more chances when I knew they didnβt deserve it. Iβd rather be alone then friends with people who make me feel like shit.
- Hard work is the only key to success
Whether youβre studying for a test or working towards big life goals. There are no short cuts! But when you work at something, eventually you will see results. It might take some time. But I promise, itβs worth it.
- Spend on memories not things
Iβve never regretted buying tickets to a concert. I have regretted buying certain items of clothing. Jus sayinβ.
- Be kind to others
Kindness begets kindness. Itβs true!
- Being vulnerable is not weak
When Iβve been most vulnerable with people, often I get the most surprising responses. I actually think the strongest thing you can be is vulnerable.
- Manifestation WORKSΒ
When I created my first vision board last year, I was half doing it for manifestation purposes, but I was also just thinking it would be a fun art project. Turns out, when I looked at it at the end of the year, I was surprised to find that much of it had actually come true. It worked, so of course⦠I made another one.
- Take care of your mind as well as your bodyΒ
Your mental health is just as important as your physical health. Donβt be ashamed to do whatever it is you need to do to take care of it.
- Family first
Friends come and go. But family is forever. At least in my experience (I know itβs not the same for everyone). But my family is my lifeline and I am so grateful to them every day. Which is why they will always be my number one priority.
- Only you create your own happiness
No friend, no man, no drug, no amount of money will bring you true happiness. Thatβs up to you and your own mind.
- Write greeting cards
Not to brag, but Iβve got little a gift for writing cards to friends and loved ones. Iβve found that people always appreciate the words Iβve written more than the gifts Iβve bought.
- Time heals everythingΒ
In the moment, things always seem worse. But I can promise, with time, things get better.
- No shame in seeking help
Put your hand up, make a phone call, talk to someone you trust. Nobody Iβve ever know has ever done life completely on their own because itβs impossible.
- Get yourself a furry friend
Romeo was the best decision Iβve ever made! You canβt put a price on unconditional love. Plus, he came into my life when I was really mentally low. He completely changed my life.
- Be patient
Good things take time.
- Being brave is feeling the fear and doing it anyway
In a superficial example; I am terrified of needles. But I really wanted this tattoo. I faced my fears and got it done with a good friend by my side. I have no regrets! Iβve used this phrase in other more serious life decisions.
- Dance your troubles away
Dancing has always made me feel happy. Music has a healing effect but dancing also releases happy endorphins which is really good for your mental health.
- School is only a small part of your life
It seemed like forever at the time. Now that itβs over, it so tiny. The rest of my life is ahead of me now and its huge.
- You can start over any time
Who says you have to wait till New Yearβs Eve? Starting over is as simple as flipping a switch in your mind. Do it now if you want.
- Start little and work your way up
Make small goals or set small tasks and complete them first. Once you have those small successes youβve built up your confidence and thus can move on to bigger and better things.
- The best is yet to come
YOUβRE ONLY 21!
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