22 has been an incredible, life-changing year for me. I moved to a foreign country. Got my masters. Experienced my first 9 to 5 job. Met people who I’ve shared one of a kind experiences with. Tried so many new things. Returned home with so much of my life up in the air. Started this blog. And now the year is over! Did I sum it up well enough? lol.
It’s insane how much I’ve grown this year. I usually say this every year, but this time I really mean it. I’ve never felt so independent and energized yet so lost and unsure. Post-college life and pre-career life is filled with so many choices that can ultimately change your life drastically. However, I like to remind myself that I am extremely blessed to even have options.
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While I’m feeling philosophical and in touch with my emotions, I decided to share with you 22 lessons I learned while 22.
1. Stop wearing so much makeup. And always wash your face before bed!
2. You’re going to feel lost after college, but you aren’t alone.
3. Never turn down opportunity. It opens new doors.
4. Never apologize for telling truth.
5. Start taking care of your body now! Be more conscious about skincare, healthy eating, and exercising.
Read about my daily routine for taking care of my body here!
6. It’s never too late to try something new.
7. Stop caring what people think of you.
8. Social media is a highlight reel. Stop comparing your life with what you see online.
9. What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.
10. Don’t take things so personally. Everyone has their own crosses to bear.
11. Trust your gut instinct always. It’s usually right.
12. Never fight over text!! It doesn’t get solved ever.
13. Make time for your passion, and you will achieve fulfillment this way.
14. It’s okay to not be okay. Take time for yourself when this happens.
15. It’s okay to say no to people. You don’t need to please everyone.
16. Life only gets more complex as you get older. And you’ll never have it all figured out.
17. You’re not entitled to anything.
18. Networking is key. It’s always about who you know.
19. Traveling teaches you much more than history, foods, and landmarks.
20. You won’t always receive recognition and praise when it’s due.
21. Take life at your own pace. In your 20s, everyone is at a different point in their life.
22. There’s no such thing as failure if you never give up.
22 Lessons I Learned While 22: Now It’s Your Turn
What lessons did you learn in your 20s?! I’d love to know in the comments. Save me some trouble from learning the hard way this time, lol.
Xx,
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