26 Things I’ve Learned in 26 Years

1. Sometimes you need help for things that you didn’t previously need help with, and that’s okay

2. Changes, even when wanted, can be hard to go through

3. Being your biggest advocate is so important

4. Being happy for others when they succeed will bring joy to your life

5. There is no timeline for when you “should” achieve things in your life

6. Going after your dreams is equally scary and exhilarating

7. You’ll never get something if you don’t ask for it

8. Doing something simply because you want to is important

9. Being your own best friend first is important, you will always have yourself

10. Trying to look at life through a lens of compassion and love will make you feel better and bring you peace

11. Sometimes doing nothing is everything

12. Be careful who you surround yourself with, you truly do start to pick up the habits of those you spend the most time with

13. Challenging yourself to get out of your comfort zone is the only way you grow as a person

14. One of the best things you can do for yourself is getting a good night of sleep

15. Your day really starts the night before, set yourself up for success

16. Getting tattoos because it’s something you’ve always wanted to try is okay!

17. Sometimes you just need to remember that you are living on a tiny rock floating in a vast (too big to comprehend) space and to not take life too seriously

18. Food is fuel for your body but it can also be something to enjoy

19. Memories don’t seem as great when not shared with someone you love

20. Talking kindly to yourself and about yourself is so important

21. Confrontation can be a good thing

22. You can feel old and young at the exact same time

23. Mental health is just as important as physical health

24. You attract what you think about

25. The way someone reacts to you says more about them and less about you, we all react based on personal experiences

26. You can’t possibly imagine exactly where your life will be in a year but if you keep working towards your goals and stay positive the results should please you

I hope you enjoyed my list of 26 things. Let me know what number you connect with the most!

Until next time,

-H