28 things I wish I knew in my early 20s.
In honor of my 28th birthday today and continuing with the list-theme for the month of April!
Binge drinking is lowkey lame and maybe you should explore your social anxiety and work on your self-worth more
The chocolate will be there tomorrow, or later tonight if you still want it
The pressure to be perfect can consume you, but first stop, ask yourself, what is perfect anyway?
You WILL find community and you WILL strengthen your bond with like-minded individuals, don’t worry
It’s okay to outgrow people you’ve known for ages, sometimes they no longer serve a purpose in your journey
Remember to keep all your journals!!!
Exercise soreness is great, but PAIN is a whole different thing
Discipline over motivation
The end goal isn’t to be the “healthiest” or have the “best bod,” try looking within…
You are so much more than your appearance
No one is morally superior to you because of how they eat or exercise
Allow yourself to rest, it’s necessary
Ask yourself once a week, “How am I filling up my own cup?”
You don’t have to like things just because others do…
Don’t hold on to clothes in hopes that they’ll fit you later, you’ll regret it down the road
Your side hobbies are as important as your job
Almond milk is bleh
Doing things just because of “the fear of missing out” will land you in miserable situations
Taking a pause before eating will take you a long way
You are allowed to change your opinion on something
You also don’t owe people an explanation if you do change your opinion
Some people will never understand you, and that’s okay!
Building a good support system is key to living in this chaotic, wacky world
Go to therapy, but also do the work afterwards
You’re not too young and you’re not too old, try new things despite the fear
Sometimes all you need is a good cry to move on
You are allowed to take up space
You are allowed to reinvent yourself and change your identity as many times as you want or need!
Keep chewin’ :) !
Keep on adding to your list! It is so good!
Loved all of these!! and Almond milk is bleh made me laugh, so true!