22 Things I've Learned By 22
Quality over quantity. Always. This rule applies to numerous different aspects of life, but always remember that you’d rather have the best over having the most.
It’s absolutely okay to not have your life figured out yet! We are all learning and growing every single day and that’s perfectly okay. Use your twenties to figure out what makes you happy!
Mistakes are not the end of the world. Life goes on! Mistakes occur so we can learn. Once you make a mistake, you usually don’t make it twice.
I promise you’re doing much better than you think. It’s easy to be hard on yourself and think you’re falling behind. We are usually our own worst critic and I guarantee you’re thriving and surviving!
Take rest days. Spend the entire day laying around doing nothing! Our bodies and mind need to recharge just like our cellphones. You won’t accomplish anything with an empty battery.
It’s okay to change your mind! You can change your mind about what you want for lunch or what you want to do with the rest of your life. It’s normal to change your opinion. Do what makes you happy! Not what you think you’re supposed to be doing.
You are not going to be for everyone. And you’re not supposed to be! Sometimes you just don’t get along well with someone. We don’t have to befriend every single person we meet.
Prioritize what’s important to you. For me, I always know that I will study and complete my schoolwork before meeting up with friends. I care a lot about my grades and actually understanding the material so I always ensure that I make that my top priority.
You don’t have to spend money to have fun! Go on a walk through your neighborhood. Pack your lunch and bring it to the park. Go to the beach with friends. Find joy in the simple things!
A bad day is only 24 hours. And you will never have to relive that day again! A bad day is not a bad life.
Wear your sunscreen! You will still get tan. You will not breakout if you find the right sunscreen for you. The sun can cause permanent skin damage and age your skin prematurely. Take care of your skin!
Be kind. Please please please just treat people with kindness. Learn people’s names! Say please and thank you! Always be the bigger person.
Take care you yourself. Eat foods that make you feel good. Drink lots of water. Move your body. Learn to listen to yourself and do whatever it takes to feel your best!
Try to stop apologizing all the time. You don’t have to say sorry for every single little thing. A friend once told me to start replacing my “sorry” statements with “thank you” statements instead.
You can be self-aware without being self-serious.
Do not compare your journey to others. We are all on our own journey. Sometimes it takes a little longer for us to arrive at our destination than others. We will all shine when it’s our time.
Read! Read as much as you can. Read what makes you happy. Read what inspires you. You don’t have to read what other people find interesting. Read what you find interesting!
Being single in your twenties is not the end of the world! Learn to live by yourself and figure out what you want out of life. Make your own decisions and be your own person. There is no rush to fall in love and find “the one”. You are not going to die alone. I promise. The right person will come when you least expect it!
Never stop learning. Stay curious! Ask questions. If you don’t understand something, do your research! Try to learn something new as often as possible.
Social media is what you make of it. Remember that you’re seeing the best parts of someone’s day. You’re practically watching their “highlight” reel. If you find yourself comparing yourself to anyone on social media, try to take a step back and remind yourself what truly matters in life. (PS it’s definitely not the amount of likes that a picture receives from a bunch of strangers!)
You do not have to be the prettiest. You do not have to be the funniest. You do not have to be the most accomplished. There is no reason to compare in the first place. You don’t have to be pretty like her. You are pretty like you! We are all unique and we all have so much to offer. Comparison is truly the thief of joy. Be yourself.
We are all currently living our best lives. We only get one life! Don’t spend it worrying and wishing for something to happen. Get out there and make it happen! Do what makes you happy. Chase your dreams! Life is what you make of it.
I’m still learning every single day. We all have good days and bad days. I’m so grateful for every single “almost” and “pinch me” moment in my own life. I can’t wait to see where my journey takes me next! Adventure awaits! "Don't let your ice cream melt while you're counting somebody else's sprinkles" -Akilah Hughes 🦋✨
Xo,
-Courtney
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