To many people 25 is still young, but I’ve learned a few things in this lifetime.
- Less is more. My friend circle is smaller, but I share more with them. I own less stuff, but I love what I have. I worry less and have more fun.
- Give what you want. I heard in sermon once “give what you want to get what you need.” Give of yourself every single day. Do something for others without expecting anything in return. And you don’t always need to share with others what you’re doing.
- It gets better. Whatever you’re going through. Whatever happened in your past. It adds to your character and makes you stronger. But it doesn’t define you. The days ahead are always better than what’s behind.
- Need v want. These two are very different. Prioritizing needs over wants helps me stay focused on my goals.
- Goal-setting. Set a goal, create a timeline and a plan of action. I accomplish significantly more if I can see my goals written on paper.
- Dream Big. The goals on my list are currently a bit lofty for where I am in life. But that’s a good thing! Dream so big you need to grow into it!
- Let your success speak for itself. Very few people know what goals I have for my life. Simply because the less people that know, the less people that can tell me “no.” The doubt of others is the greatest motivation for “watch me!”
- Focus on what you do have. I could waste a lot of time in my day focusing on what I don’t have or what I’m not good at. But I experience a special kind of irritation when I waste my time. Instead I work hard to become even better at the things I’m good at. I can go to bed at night knowing I did something worthwhile with my day.
- Get a hobby. Two of my hobbies are writing and cooking/baking. Finding time to do these adds a lot of value to my day. They also help me express my creativity. Thanks to the internet I can share them with the world and be inspired in return.
- Doubt your fears. Honestly, there’s a lot of freedom on the other side of your fears. If I let my fear win, I wouldn’t be writing this post and you surely wouldn’t be reading it.
- Embrace failure. Some of my best and most treasured lessons have come from some EPIC failures! Those same mishaps have been the launching pads for some of my greatest successes!
- Embrace goodbye ??. People, things, seasons they all have their time. Don’t hold them too tightly.
- Focus on today. Every day counts toward your goals. Focus on what you’re doing now, make sure it feeds into what you want. Then before you know it, you’ll need to set some new goals.
- Learn to take a compliment. Smile and say thank you. Also, compliment strangers. You never know how one small piece of positivity can change their whole day.
- Start the day with gratitude. Starting each day with a grateful heart makes all the difference. Even the hardest days don’t see that bad when you know what you have.
- Learn how to say no. It’s not possible to say yes to everything. It’s not realistic. You will stretch yourself thin. Instead, learn the right yes’s. The ones that lead to growth and adventure.
- Embrace your faith. Even if you didn’t grow up with a belief system it’s never too late. I have immeasurable joy knowing that the plans for my life are greater than what I can imagine.
- Get out and see the world ?. Going on vacation to see other parts of the United States and the world changes the way you live. I’m more grateful for what I do have, and I also don’t mind not having something just to have it
- Read. I know, I know, I know! Who even reads these days? I’m not asking you to read a 1000-page novel. But at least read some news articles, a few blogs, a couple books. It’s good for your brain, and they’re good conversation starters. #relatable
- Education is not experience. In everyday life most people don’t care that I’ve completed higher education. They care that I can communicate with people in a respectful and caring way.
- Learn to enjoy your own company. I’ve moved to a new place several times in the last few years. It takes a little bit to make friends, so I’ve had to get good at adventuring by myself!
- Worry less. If you can’t fix it in 1 hour drop it. If you can’t fix it in 24 hours, let it go. Save yourself the anxious thoughts, it doesn’t add anything to your life (Matthew 6:27).
- Learn how to forgive. Extend so much forgiveness you want nothing but good things for them. The only person in the prison of unforgiveness is you!
- Learn how to take care of yourself. How to cook, clean, check your oil. #Adulting Moving away from home forced me to learn how to get stuff done on my own.
- Get comfortable with being uncomfortable. Nothing, including you, can grow in a comfort zone. Growth is uncomfortable, learn how to thrive in it.
What have you learned in your life? Start a conversation and comment below!
Today is always the best day to change your life,
Christyna