Now I don’t mean to sound off my life-advice klaxon. I am by NO means a life expert or #winning at life; in fact I consider myself quite the opposite at times.
As it reaches the end of what has been a tough year for most of us, I now see what Kylie Jenner meant when she said “ http://inklingsandyarns.com/2011/01/new-toy-tuesday-atg/ 2016 is the year of realising stuff” – she really wasn’t kidding guys.
Lets be real, being in your twenties is STRESSFUL. These transition years have pushed us out of our comfort-zone and we’re just not sure how to deal to be honest. But despite the struggles, our generation have also shown immense growth and strength in character. I mean just look around, inspiration/motivation is everywhere and people in their twenties are OWNING it. After coming out of Uni into a recession where it was impossible to get the job I worked so hard for I now see so many http://pedrocabiya.com/tag/amazon/ girl bosses who were in a similar boat beginning to break boundaries and learning to make their own rules. You won’t hire me mr business man? Fine I’ll create my own business. You won’t let me write for your magazine? Fine I’ll create my own magazine where I’m the editor. We have a voice and we are using it.
So whether you’re dealing with work, family, friends and relationship issues or coming to terms with adult life in general, it’s important to remember the lessons we’ve learned that have made us who we are today.
1. In order to get what you want, you can’t be nice all the time.
You also can’t do everything by the book, take that giant leap of faith, you will be rewarded for it in the long run.
2. Do what it takes to make something of yourself.
Ask yourself; what did you do today to make it one step closer to what you really want to be doing?
3. Speak up.
It takes so much energy to suppress your emotions; if you feel passionate about something, speak on it. Always.
4. Learn to make the best out of bad situations.
You might not be exactly where you thought you’d be, but what are you grateful for? If you wrote it down I bet it’s a lot more than what some other people might have.
5. Honesty is the best policy.
Own your flaws and stay true to yourself no matter what.
6. Your real friends and family will always be there for.
No. Matter. What.
7. Maintain a no bullshit and drama free zone.
If it’s not helping you progress/grow in life, learn to let it go.
8. Failure is life’s greatest teacher.
From relationships, jobs, friends and family; I’ve had so many knock backs it’s hard not to have high expectations of anything or anyone. But life is too short and we cannot be afraid to feel something; whether it’s disappointment, sadness, happiness, excitement, feel it all.
9. Don’t let anybody tell you what to do.
Your life is your own and nobody knows what’s best for you, apart from you.
10. Live life to the fullest.
Live in the moment with your partner, friends and family. Basically surround yourself with people who make you do that ugly crying laugh.
11. Forget the digits because size DOESN’T matter.
Scales are the devil and the number means NOTHING compared to your health. Strong is sexy girls. This also applies to in-store fashion sizes; forget the number and buy the size that fits your shape like a glove and makes you feel sassy as hell!
12. “Never confuse people who are always around you with people who are always there for you”.
Make time/focus on the people that truly care about you and less on the people who don’t. Bye Felicia.
13. Invest in yourself.
Because who else will? Invest time and money in your mind, body and soul.
14. Deal with your issues head on.
Whether it’s realising your mental state is not as healthy as it could be or you want to learn new ways to control your anger issues or stress and anxiety; it’s important not ignore how we’re feeling. Deal with your issues instead of masking them.
15. Don’t be concerned about what people may think of you.
They will make their judgement regardless so just Live. Your. Life.
16. Love yourself, know your worth.
*Shout out to Drake*
What other lessons have you learned in your twenties?
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