29 Lessons In 29 Years

I turned 29 last year and for some reason turning this age was causing me a lot of anxiety. I think in my head, by this age I should have everything figured out but honestly, I am nowhere near.

Reflecting on my 29 years, I realized I might not have accomplished all my goals but I have learnt a lot on the way. So here is 29 things I have learnt in 29 years….

1. Show your love

If people mean something to you, tell them. You never know when the chance to tell someone how much you appreciate someone will vanish.  There is a lot left unsaid that I regret.

2. Quality of friends over quantity

Stick with the people who are there for you no matter what.

3. Don’t take things for granted

I have learnt that nothing is guaranteed so appreciate what you have in the moment

4. Don’t let other people’s opinions affect your choices

Choose what you want and stick with it. Its your life. I let the opinions of others stop me from doing what I want too many times.

5. Take loads of photos

Believe me, you will want the memories.

6. Save your money

Just save, you will thank yourself later.

7. You can wear that outfit

You can wear anything you want. Remember that!

8.  Let go of people who don’t put in any effort.

Its hard but honestly the best way. I stopped chasing after friends who made no effort back

9. It is okay to be alone

There is nothing wrong with wanting some ‘you’ time. Take yourself out for that lunch or have that movie night.

10. Don’t see validation

The only acceptance you need is yours.

11. Don’t wait on someone else to go on adventures

If you want to go on holiday, go! Solo trips mean you decide what you get to do.

12. Stop feeling guilty for having some down time

If you want a lazy day, have a lazy day, no one is judging you.

13. Follow your desires

It is okay to go for what you want, if it doesn’t work out you can try again.

14. Feel your feelings

Don’t hide behind ‘I am okay’, if you are sad be sad, if you are happy be happy.

15. It is okay to like what you like

It doesn’t matter if no one else gets it.

16. Be unapologetically you

You can’t be everyone’s cup of tea so you might as well be yourself

17. Come to terms with regrets

You will always have something you regret, make peace with it and  learn.

18. Make memories

You can ever have too many stories to tell

19. Not everything is about money

Of course it helps but somethings are more important.

20. hold on to your sentimental items

One day these items will be the only thing you have left and will bring back amazing memories.

21. Don’t delete that photo

Too many times it is so easy to delete something because it doesn’t reach our expectation of perfect but one day might want those photo.

22. Don’t worry too much

Stop worrying about things that haven’t happened yet as it might not come to pass.

23. Sometimes you need to view the world through rose tinted glasses

Life can be hard sometimes so looking at the positives can make it bearable.

24. Have that piece of cake, drink the wine and buy the shoes

Don’t deny yourself things you enjoy.

25. It is okay to change your mind

Just because you thought something at one point in your life doesn’t mean you have to stick by it forever.

26. Use your voice

Don’t be afraid to express your opinion and stand up for yourself. 

27. It is okay to be different

You were born unique; you don’t need to be a cookie cutter version of someone else.

28. Things will get better

It may not seem it at the time but believe that it does.

29. Don’t hide behind your excuses

Excuses only delay you, be brave.

What important lessons have you learnt through your life?