This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Endicott chapter.
Two weeks ago, I turned 20 years old. This transition into the next decade of my life feels crazy!! Life goes by fast. I am excited for what is to come next in my life. In honor of this change, I decided to reflect back on the past 20 years of my life, and create a list of 20 things I have learned. Everything on this list is based on my personal experiences, mistakes, losses, memories, and relationships with others. I hope that this list will inspire you to create your own based on things you have learned in your own life!!
- Balance is the key to everything
- Your smile could be the only one someone sees today
- A sad moment does not have to turn into a sad day
- A wise, elderly woman once told me, “friendships are the key to a happy life.” Remember that some are meant to be temporary and some are forever.
- Being in love is magical, intense, amazing, and scary all at the same time
- Focus on health. Not the number on the scale.
- Gossiping hurts your reputation more than it hurts the reputation of the person you are talking about
- Traveling is food for the soul
- Being a woman is a superpower
- Nothing will hold you back more than comparing yourself to others
- Dealing with loss: Cherish the memories and allow yourself to grieve in your own manner. Never judge anyone on their way of grieving.
- Celebrate every chance you get
- Everyone is fighting their own battles
- No relationship can prosper long-term without patience, sacrifice, and forgiveness
- The greatest opportunities are nerve-wracking- do it anyways!
- Learning about other people is one of the most beautiful things about life
- A bad grade will not determine your success
- Driving with the windows down, and the music up is therapeutic
- Love with your whole heart
- You will be okay