In the words of the wise Blink-182, “Nobody likes you when you’re 23.” With that being said, after having already bypassed my birthday about a month ago, I have thought back on the lessons that I have learned over the course of my twenty three years spent living.
- Swearing is unattractive and makes you sound less intelligent.
- “If you have two friends in your lifetime, you’re lucky. If you have one good friend, you’re more than lucky.” – S.E. Hinton, The Outsiders
- Eat well not just to stay thin. Eat well for the sake of your well-being and mentality. Eat well because you’re WORTH IT.
- But still eat a burger sometimes, because life is short.
- Don’t be afraid to ask for help when you really need it.
- Your struggles definitely do not define you, whether it be your depression or lack of mathematic skills.
- Making to-do lists to stay organized are the keys to your success.
- Your parents are getting older, too. Treasure the time you have with them.
- “The smartest thing a woman can ever learn is to never need a man”
- Good things come to those who wait, whether it be the right job or a romantic relationship.
- As much as you may try, you cannot control others. The moment you realize this, life becomes a lot easier.
- Other people won’t make you happy — you need to face your insecurities head on and love yourself first.
- It is more worthwhile to go to bed at midnight and wake up early to work rather than working through the night. Your mind will be much sharper.
- Binge-eating Oreos will not fix your failed Calculus exam.
- You will never regret being kind to others.
- 5 shots of tequila doesn’t make you a better dancer.
- Write everything down. You’ll never remember when that meeting was otherwise.
- Stop comparing yourself to others — everyone moves at their own pace.
- Always carry Advil with you. You’ll never know when you (or someone else) will need it.
- Oh, and a portable charger for long days out of the house.
- The way you say something is sometimes much more important than what you say. Speaking in a calm voice instead of raising your voice will often go over better.
- Have a headache? Drink water. Bloated? Drink water. Is your skin breaking out? Drink water. Water is always the answer, basically.
- You were made the way you are for a reason. Stop trying to force yourself into a box.
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