2022 was one of the most turbulent years of my life. I experienced a lot of drastic life changes; graduating high school, starting college, my first heartbreak, moving houses, and more. I experienced growth greater than I knew was possible, and potentially more than I felt equipped to handle. As we enter into 2023, I am reflecting back on the year, describing 22 things I learned in 2022.
- Break the habits in your life that are causing you pain.
-This requires an active recognition of what these habits are, and an internal dialogue of stopping yourself from repeating the cycle.
- Romanticize your daily life.
-You are in control of the reality you create for yourself. Find pleasure in the simplicities of each day.
- Home is based on people, not a place.
-Moving can be a really emotional process. The memories will always be held in the walls but the true feeling of home comes with the people who fill the space.
- Let yourself heal first.
-Don’t rush your healing process, let yourself feel everything. Neglecting healing will cause more pain and inescapable healing later on.
- Dye your hair red.
-Red hair is a power move and looks so hot.
- Try to find a balance between making decisions based on your head vs your heart.
-Try to listen to both, but ultimately go with your gut.
- You can’t stay connected without being attached.
-Read my first article.
- Over the ear headphones are life changing.
-Practical and cute. They channel main character energy.
- Results don’t come without resilience and hard work.
-Don’t give up.
- Eat your protein.
-Building muscle requires your body weight in grams of protein. My personal favorite protein sources are chicken, salmon, yogurt, protein shakes/bars, eggs, and nuts.
- Pour protein milk over an espresso shot to make protein coffee.
-Delicious and nutritious. Get those gains!
- Eyelash serum works.
-It is so expensive, but it really works!
- Don’t let drunk men carry you.
-They will drop you, and it will hurt.
- You often find a better prom dress if you thrift it.
-Save your money and stunt in a more original dress.
- Cut your skinny jeans into shorts.
-I thrifted a pair of Baby Phat skinny jeans with really cute detailing on the pockets. They fit perfectly but I can’t rock with skinny jeans, so I cut them into cute shorts.
- Do shrooms in nature.
-Shrooms are grown naturally and best taken in nature. It channels a positive connection between you, the shrooms, and the earth.
- The central coast is way colder than you might think.
-I came to Slo for warmth, so why is it so cold?
- Sometimes loving something means letting go.
-As hard as this may be, try to appreciate the love for what it was.
- Get the NYX stick for your inner corners and nose highlight.
-Life changing. A crucial product in my makeup routine.
- If you’re considering getting your belly button pierced, do it.
-Nothing has brought me more confidence.
- Don’t black out and dance all over everyone.
-You might not remember, but your friends will.
- Develop solid morning and night routines.
-These routines can help you stay grounded and organized in your daily life.
As we embark into 2023, I hope these lessons can be kept in mind throughout new challenges in the year. 2023 is filled with endless possibilities and opportunities. New Year, better you.