20 Life Lessons I've Learned In 20 Years
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20 Life Lessons I've Learned In 20 Years

Hello, 20!

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20 Life Lessons I've Learned In 20 Years
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On March 27th, I finally turn 20. Two whole decades. I've lost friends, gained friends, fell in love and lost important people. I would never go back and change anything I went through because, nine times out of ten, it taught me a lesson I will never forget.

1. Don't be so hard on yourself. Most people don't have everything together by age 20, it's okay.

2. Smile more.

3. Love more.

4. Forgive more.

5. True friendships can get though any and everything. If you can't remain friends with someone after going through something, don't try to force it.

6. Be spontaneous and live in the moment.

7. Boys aren't as important as you think.

8. Spending time alone is the healthiest thing you can do. It gives you extra time to find yourself and learn to love yourself.

9. Although alone time is perfect, associating with other people is important too.

10. Give everyone a chance.

11. Quit bitching.

12. Please stop overthinking.

13. You might not think it, but, you're important.

14. Live life with zero regrets.

15. If it's meant to be, it will.

16. Who gives a _____ (fill in the blank, lol) what anyone thinks of you.

17. Do whatever makes you happy.

18. Meditation is actually great for the soul.

19. Hard work is important and beneficial.

20. Don't give up.

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