My 20th birthday is quickly approaching.
It is hard to believe that I have experienced 20 years of life. I am no longer going to be a teenager. With all this being said, I'm happy with the life I am living. I have certainly learned a lot. Sticking with the theme of '20', here are my 20 life lessons.
1.) You can't please everyone.
It's bound to happen. No matter what you do, someone will not be pleased or happy. So aim to make your happiness your top priority and stop worrying about others. (Side note: that doesn't mean screw society! You are allowed to care for other people)
2. We can't always have what we want.
The Rolling Stones said it themselves..."you can't always get what you want". (Side note: that song was wayyyy before my time...I had to look up to see who wrote it!). Sometimes we want something really bad but it was not written in the stars for us. We just gotta learn to accept it and move on!
3. The Earth does not revolve around you.
I hate to break it to you all, but the universe doesn't spin around you. We all share this planet!
4. It's ok to not know.
Not know what? Anything. Where something is, the right answer, even how you feel. Being unsure is a part of life. Let it happen
5. Don't take things for granted.
A lot of people...myself included, take lots of things for granted. Maybe it is the clothes we wear, the friends we have or the bed we sleep in. We all have to learn to not take things for granted because one day they might not be there anymore.
6. Mistakes will happen.
Nobody can be perfect. Things will go wrong. You will make a mistake or two. It's okay, it happens to the best of us.
7. You don't have to agree with everyone.
It's totally normal to have a different opinion than someone else. You are not wrong, nor are they, that is why it is called an opinion. You simply don't see eye to eye and that is fine.
8. People aren't meant to be in your life forever.
I know it seems really hard to lose that best friend of yours or your boyfriend or girlfriend but I promise you they were not meant to be in your life forever...hence why they left. It happens to everyone. You will be ok. It takes time to move on but it will happen. You will find even better people.
9. The past is in the past.
Things that have past cannot be changed, no matter how much we would like. It is behind us and the only thing we can do is reflect and learn from it.
10. It's ok to say no.
If you really don't want to go out, don't force yourself. Just say no. You'll be happier than being somewhere or doing something you don't enjoy.
11. Be honest.
No one likes a liar, just tell the truth.
12. Be kind.
No one likes a mean person! Being kind will get you further and will pay off.
13. Failure happens.
This goes back to the idea that no one is perfect and mistakes happen. Failure is natural, so don't think the world is over when you fail your math test.
14. Do the right thing.
Everyone likes a good person! This is just like the idea of being kind. Always do what you know is right, you will feel better in the end.
15. Live in the moment.
This also goes back to the idea of the past. This very moment right now will soon be a thing of the past and will be gone. Be present...it's much better.
16. Be respectful.
Respect everyone. It all goes back to the age old lesson we were taught when we were little; treat others how you would like to be treated.
17. Stay humble and grateful.
Again this goes back to the idea that what and who we have in our lives right now might not be here tomorrow. Be happy for what you have.
18. Be confident.
Confidence always shines through. If you think highly of yourself (and not in a bad way), others will be drawn to you. Confidence is SO important!!!
19. Have no regrets.
It's never fun to look back on something and say "I wish that I _____". Take a risk and go for it because you don't want to look back having wish you had done something!
20. Always love.
Love is something this world really needs. Love everyone. Your friends, your family, your neighbors, your enemies, and definitely yourself. More love, less hate. We have to love ourselves before we can let others in to love us. My main point is...always love yourself and your family and friends and basically everyone.
