I recently turned 28 (all the Virgos in the house say ayyeeee), and during my birthday I like to reflect on the year that has passed with things I have learned, and things I would like to gladly forget. Here are 28 things I have learned in 28 years of living.
- A gallon of water a day will do wonders for your skin and weight loss
- When a man says he isn’t ready for a relationship, walk away (fast!)
- Implement a self-care routine at least once a week.
- Do not feel guilty for taking days off (even if you work from home!)
- You only need a handful of GOOD friends.
- Keep some parts of your life a mystery!
- Treat people how you would like to be treated (even if they don’t deserve it)
- Book annual check-ups with your doctor/gyno (even if you feel fine!).
- If a man wants you, he will make it clear without wasting your time.
- Always practice gratitude/meditation/prayer at least once a day.
- Believe in something bigger than yourself (you have help out there!)
- Self-love and knowing your boundaries will weed out the phonies.
- Work on your dreams every. single. day. Even if that just mean reading up or doing research.
- Spend time alone/go out alone!
- Your parents are growing up too. They have their own traumas.
- Stand your ground when people project their insecurities onto you.
- Become your own standard of beauty.
- You won’t be everyone’s cup of tea.
- Being miserable and negative literally ages you!
- Have one hobby you can make money from, and one passion hobby.
- Treat your body like a temple – don’t forget your fruits and veggies!
- Sugar is the devil.
- Watch out for friends that don’t seem excited if you get good news…
- Productive ruts happen, face them with grace. Rest and re-group!
- You don’t have to have it completely together by a certain age.
- Your strength is determined by how you react to bad situations.
- Save money and learn about investing $$
- Cook, dance, live -with love as your compass.
