25 Life Lessons You Should Know By 25
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25 Life Lessons I'm Glad I've Learned By 25

It's OK to not know what you're doing.

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In my short 25 years of life, I have definitely learned a good amount of things. Turning 25 is scary. You're halfway to 30 and everyone has these expectations of you, which in turn, you expect of yourself. At 25 we're "supposed" to be in our career, financially stable, dating someone long-term/engaged/married, on kid number two, living on our own, and stress-free.

That's not everyone's reality and that's not mine.

I want to share these lessons with anyone who may be curious to know and want my readers to be aware that you don't have to be doing everything right in your 20s.

1. Learn to speak up for yourself

If you know what you want, speak up for yourself. If you don't like when someone says something, tell them. Don't let anyone walk all over you.

2. If you like someone, talk to them

Don't play games. The guy doesn't always have to make the first move.

3. Be frugal

Learn how to budget yourself and save your money. Create a savings account if you don't have one already. You never know what unexpected bills will show up.

4. It's OK to have more than one passion

5. If you're feeling lost and confused, you're not alone

6. Exercise

I know, exercising can be awful but it's so good for you. Try to make it a habit to at least go for a 30 minute walk everyday.

7. Stay away from toxic people

Toxic people are only going to bring you down, bring negativity into your life, and make you feel miserable.

8. Only YOU can make yourself happy

9. Take every opportunity to sleep as much as you can

With our busy lives, we need to take what we can get.

10. Spend time with your family

You'll never have those moments with them again.

11. Take good care of your skin

Practice good skin care. Develop a routine

12. Travel as much as you can

Whenever you have an opportunity to travel, take it! See the world.

13. Do something that scares you

Take risks and get past your comfort zone.

14. Sleep with a good pillow

Your neck will thank you

15. Be you, completely

The right person will accept who you are and you won't have to hide any parts of yourself

16. Surround yourself with animals when you can

It's helpful to relax and destress.

17. Admit when you are wrong

18. Don't go against your morals

19. Try not to take things personally

20. It's okay to not be taken, engaged, or married

It's not a race

21. Be honest

With yourself and other people. Sometimes the truth hurts but people will respect you more when you're honest

22. Call people

Texting is a great way to communicate with people but actually reaching out and calling our friends and family is so much better. Hear their voice. Have an actual conversation.

23. Stop eating junk

Junk food is OK once in a while, but eating healthy feels great and your body will thank you

24. Don't tell everyone your goals and accomplishments

Jealousy is real and people can't help it. Sometimes people will wish badly on you. Try not to tell people your business, especially when you're not at your goal yet.

25. Go to as many concerts as possible

Music is good for the soul and going to concerts and being present with the music, strangers, friends, and the artist is an amazing feeling.

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