I haven’t been alive for that long as Taylor Swift would say in her hit song 22, “we’re happy, free, confused and lonely at the same time. It’s miserable and magical.”
It feels like a long time to me, but in reality, I know it’s not even close.
Within these few years, I have made good and bad choices. However, every choice has lead me to where I am now. If you could go back and change any decision you’ve made, your life would be completely different.
Yes, I'm only 22, but here's 22 lessons I've learned so far:
1. No matter how hard I try, I can’t always be right.
2. Even when I try to be right, I need to learn from my mistakes.
3.Things will always get better, no matter how hard they may seem.
4. I can never give up.The best is yet to come. That’s the beauty of the future.
5. Success comes in many forms, no matter how small.
6. There’s always a bright side to every situation.
7. A simple smile goes a long way.
8. People will always come and go.
9. Family is forever.
10. Social media doesn’t define who you are.
11. Take risks as often as you can.
12. Taking time for yourself isn’t a bad thing.
13. Your grades and test scores do not define who you are as a person.
14. Learn to move on, even when it’s the hardest thing you have to do.
15. Don’t take everything so serious all the time.
16. Laughter really is the best medicine.
17. Do things that make you happy.
18. Learn to love yourself.
19. Don’t be so hard on yourself.
20. No one is perfect.
21. Always work after your dreams.
22. Always say yes to the second slice of pizza because everyone knows it tastes better than the first.
Taylor Swift has it spot on because 22 is an age where you’re a mix of emotions but there is so much more of your life to live. So don't forget-- live each day to the fullest and like you’re “feelin’ 22!”
