25 things being 25 has taught me ( so far).
1. A well paying job is great! But at the end of the day it’s only money. Take a job that fulfills. Whether it is your hobby turned to business or an experimental venture. Do it.
2. Date someone who challenges you and stay with them.
3. If you didn’t get to go to school for what you really wanted to do, go back and take courses. It’s never too late and there is no such thing as being over-educated.
4. Never just stay in one place because of comfort and stability. Go out there and explore.
5. Don’t just dream. Do. The places you’ve been wishing to visit, the food you’ve been meaning to try, the people you’ve been meaning to spend time with. We make time for what we want to make time for. There is no excuse for anything.
6. Don’t get attached to any part of you. You are forever growing. Change your wardrobe, change your hair, your style, your mind even, because it’s okay.
7. Saving money is awesome and necessary, but don’t forget to invest in the life that’s quickly passing you by!
8. Stop procrastinating on the things you want to make happen. You can do it. Make it and do baby steps.
9. Know at least 3 dishes to cook.
10. Have heart in everything you do. Doing things through its motion will kill your motivation.
11. Always separate ‘you’ time. You’re in a relationship with yourself just as you are with your significant other. Don’t forget your needs and wants! Go ahead and treat yourself.
12. Stop fighting the old, start building the new. The past is done. Focus on the now that’s moulding the future.
13. Never fall in love with someone who makes you fall out of love with yourself.
14. Stop obsessing over what you think you deserve instead of actually going out and fighting for it.
15. Call your mom. By this age, you should have created an adult relationship with your parents. Spend time with them. Love them. Visit them for no reason.
16. Steer your life instead of just riding in the passenger’s seat.
17. You come first. Everyone is second. This is not selfishness. it is self love.
18. Never let the fear of ridicule triumph over the power of authenticity.
19. Learn how to be alone. Write down the things you never get to do because you spend so much time with your significant other or friends. Then go do it.
20. Be honest with how you feel, always. With respect of course.
21. Travel. It makes you kinder. It teaches you to be more with less. It inspires you to remember that we are all breathing the same air, under the same moon, living in the same planet.
22. Make the first move. You’re too grown to wait around for anyone or anything.
23. Never protect yourself from failure. Keep failing. It means you’re on your way.
24. Make your own space yours. Decorate the way you want, surround yourself with the furnishings you love. This is your one place. Make sure it keeps you inspired and peaceful.
25. Have fun. With anything you’re doing. Take risks. No one gets out alive anyway!
Love you guys!