Things i learned on my twenty-five

YEAR OF FAVOR

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On January 12th 2019, I turned 25. YAYY!!! I have to admit, I have been dreading this moment for years.
Today, I wanted to share with you some of my experiences and things I have learned on my 25

No matter what happens, life goes on
Sometimes in life things do not go as we have planned. But no matter how bad something is, how much we suffer or what kind of mess we are stuck in, life goes on.
Some days will be good and some won’t
Sometimes you will wake up and instantly know that today is going to be a bad day. And some days you will wake up and be ready to take on the world.
There are no only good or only bad days, instead, they are shuffled around
Time goes by so fast, make the most of it
Time, unfortunately, goes by so fast, by the time you blink you will be sitting in a wheelchair, in an old folks’ home, eating porridge.
Don’t count down your days – two more days until the weekend, one month till my trip, etc.
Make every moment special, wherever you are, whatever you’re doing because one day you will run out of moments.
We only have one life, make it count
We only got one shot at this, there is no retake, and it is now or never.
Whatever you want to do, no matter how scared you are, you only have one life to live. We tend to choose to play it safe, never taking any risks.
How could you possibly live your life, knowing you are not working towards your dream? Don’t settle for easy and safe, follow your dreams! Accomplish it. We have to go through both of them whether we like it or not.
Family is all that matters in the end
Boyfriends/girlfriends, high school friends, college friends will all eventually forget you, but your family is always going to be there. Always make an effort to be with them on holidays, call them for birthdays and events, tell them you love them. Keep in touch with your family and hang out with them often even if they are weird and crazy.
Spend your time and energy on things and people that make you happy
As I get older, I’m really not interested in any drama or conflict. I know the things that I like, and I try to make time for them.
It really does make you happier to direct all of your time and energy towards the things that are truly worth it and get rid of things that cause you stress and anxiety.
Never stop learning
Even if you are done with school, it doesn’t mean you need to stop learning. Watch different documentaries, follow the news and global events.
Know what is happening around you – who is the president, who is he going up against in the next election, what is their platform etc. Don’t just sit and watch reality TV all day. Sign-up for different courses, there are a whole bunch of cheap ones online. Expand your knowledge on topics you are interested in.
Travel and read a lot
Travelling and reading are two of the best investments in yourself. Travelling enriches our lives, helps us see how other people live, what are their customs and traditions. It really expands our perspective of the world.
Reading is also very beneficial; it helps your brain stay sharp and increases your knowledge on different topics.
Things in life rarely go as planned, learn to accept that
You need to get used to the fact that a lot of times in life, you will need to improvise and wing it. The thing is I love planning, I like things to be organized and used to get really upset when they did not go as I planned.
So, I have learned to accept that as I got older.
Let it be
Some things are just the way they are, some people are just the way they are. A lot of times we cannot change others.
Over the years I’ve had to deal with a lot of difficult friends and what I’ve learned is that you cannot change them so might as well let them be.
Let it go
No, I’m not talking about the notorious “Frozen” song!! Don’t hold on to bad memories and grudges.
Deal with the situation at the present moment and then let it go. Don’t let it drag you down and make you sad and miserable.
Always be yourself
I mean who else could you possibly be? Always try to find your own style and personality and don’t be shy to show who you really are. The people who are worth keeping in your life will love you no matter how crazy you are.
Be kind
Always be kind to other people and animals, if you can help them in any way then do so. Don’t expect any kind of reward, just do it because you are a kind person.
Small steps are better than no steps
As I’m working on my blog, a lot of times I look towards the end goal and I get overwhelmed and feel like I’m not moving forward.
However, every small step counts! As long as you keep going you will get there one day.
Accept who you are
A lot of us get stuck on our flaws (me too) but there are so many good things about us too. This one I am still working on and will probably always struggle with. But I try to remember that we are all unique – there is only one of us ever!!
Bring out the best in you and start focusing on the positive attributes you have.
Don’t get stuck in the past or the future
There is only one time and that is now…past is gone and done with…future is unknown, and anything can happen.
We only have the Now to work with and that is why it is called a Present.
Don’t compare your life with the lives of others {https://wanontheroad.travel.blog/2019/10/09/self-esteem/ }
This is also a big one for me….it goes back to some childhood issues which makes it even harder to fix.
The bottom line is we are all different people with different backgrounds and stories.
Plus, you never know the whole story, social media can be deceptive and only show the good things in someone’s life.
You will never know until you ask
Just ask for God’s sake, others can’t read your mind!! If they say no ok it is a no. Better to know the answer than wonder and overthink.
You never know, the answer might actually be a yes!! You might be missing on great opportunities because you are shy to ask.
Always be open-minded to try new things
As we get older, we learn the things we like and tend to avoid new things. But you never know what you can be missing until you try!!
Be more open-minded towards new foods, clothing styles, don’t always order the same item from the menu!
Be your own boss
That can be at work or life in general, always make your own decisions. Definitely listen to the advice from people that love you, but at the end of the day, it is you who needs to decide.
Collect memories, not things
Don’t spend your money on the latest iPhone or TV. Either save your money or use them to travel or invest in your future. Things break down and go out of style/use.
Travel and experiences are worth way more in the long run. Also, the more stuff you own the more cluttered your house becomes, and cluttered space makes for cluttered mental space too.
Never lose your sparkle
No matter what life throws at you, don’t let it change you. The spark that makes you you must not be lost!!