Yes, it’s a birthday blog! By the time you read it, my birthday will have just passed and I will be 24. Birthdays after 21 are not all that exciting but this past year was probably the best one yet! I got engaged to my best friend. I started a blog. And I’ve challenged myself to grow in so many different aspects of my life. I thought it would be fun to reflect on my life thus far and share things I’ve learned over these past 24 years.
And if you want to learn some silly things about me first, click here to read 10 fun facts you probably don’t know about me
24 things I’ve learned in 24 years:
1. It’s okay to be high maintenance.
The people who are meant to love you, will love you exactly the way you are. So you don’t always want to get your hair wet… who cares?
2. Speak kindly to yourself.
It matters. It affects you, and the people who look up to you.
3. Not everything needs a response.
So that girl said something dumb on Facebook. If you know your response will instigate an argument, just let it go. Your ex messaged trying to starting problems, no response is the best response.
4. It’s not your problem.
Create boundaries. Stop taking on everyone else’s problems and emotions. You don’t have to fix it or make everyone happy.
5. Love isn’t enough.
In relationships and friendships, love isn’t enough. There MUST be mutual respect, effort, and consideration.
6. Being emotional doesn’t make you weak.
You can work on controlling your emotions but being an emotional person is what makes you, you.
7. Read books
Try to always have a book to read. It’s the best way to truly unplug.
8. The bar is dark.
Literally no one noticed your nail polish is chipped.
9. Set goals.
It might be scary, but doing nothing is scarier.
10. The time will pass anyway.
It doesn’t matter how long it takes to achieve your goals. Just keep going.
11. Mom and Dad are probably right.
They’ve been right about most things.
12. It’s always a good time for Whataburger.
Seriously. You can only get Whataburger in Tallahassee, take advantage.
13. Delete exes from all social media.
Even if it ended amicably. You’re not being petty or rude. Social media leaves the door open for them to reach back out and no one needs that.
14. Exercising is as much for your mental health as it is physical.
15. Life doesn’t always goes as planned.
And that’s a good thing!
16. Looking for a sign is the sign.
17. Not crossing off everything on your to-do list is okay.
You are not defined by how much you can get done in a day.
18. Really cherish time with your girls.
As time goes on, that time together gets fewer and farther between.
19. You’re never too busy for the animals.
You always have enough time to stop to pet them and love on them.
20. Personal development is really cool.
And overwhelming at times. But mostly cool.
21. Podcasts are the best for long drives.
You can only listen to that playlist for so long.
22. Walk away from the argument.
You are not your best self when you are angry. Calm down first.
23. Breaking up is not giving up.
You have to take care of yourself and your mental health. Guilt is never a reason to stay.
24. Always bring Advil on vacation.
Especially girls trips.
What else would you add to your list of life lessons? Comment and tell me below!
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