Did you miss us… because we missed you! Crazy to think it’s 2024, but before all the Valentine’s Day festivities begin, let’s review 20233.
1. Give Yourself Grace
This is your first time figuring out life. Mistakes will happen, things can always be said better and actions can be improved upon, but remembering to give yourself grace in the midst of it all is what’s important to remember.
2. In every decision or action, you did the best you could do with the knowledge you had in that given moment
We tend to be our biggest critics, especially when thinking about past situations and what could’ve gone better. However, it’s crucial to remember you know what you know and don’t know what you don’t. So, whatever you choose to do in a given situation, be at peace in knowing that it was the best you could’ve done.
3. Life is beautiful
Take time to just pause and feel the world around you. I promise you’ll find something beautiful.
4. Embrace what makes you truly happy
Because if there’s one thing people need more of, it’s happiness. So don’t ever feel embarrassed or shy away from doing what makes you happy!
5. be understanding of people, but don’t let it turn into disrespecting you
It’s innate to want to understand every possible angle someone is coming from. This is good because understanding people’s situations and how that plays into their actions helps us to understand the complexity of people and living. Just don’t let understanding too much turn into disrespecting your boundaries.
6. Take deep breaths
Life is a journey of ups and downs, but just remember to take a breath through it all. Inhale and exhale.
7. Communication solves a lot. And if it doesn’t solve, it clarifies
Talking things out is so important because people are not mind readers and they’re also complex. So, taking time to communicate needs, emotions or things that irks you is important.
8. Don’t undermine your emotions
In a world full of “it’s not that deep” take a moment to actually go deep and realize your emotions are valid.
9. Live in the moment
The importance of staying in the now is something everyone needs to be reminded of every now and then.
10. Good music is VITAL
Artists like Lucky Daye, HER, Laufey and Prince Royce had me strutting throughout 2023.
11. Milani fruit fetish lip oils should be FORBIDDEN for being “that girl”
The year everyone was trying to dupe the Dior Lip Oil, and might I say, Milani did it so beautifully! With scents matching the names, these lip oils will keep you coming back for more hydration, shine and beauty.
12. Money comes back, memories and time don’t
It’s so easy to get caught up in the mindset of saving and never treating yourself in an economy where money is vital. But life is worth living, so don’t forget to do that!
13. Rest.
You can’t be a girl boss if you’re not rested. It all begins with the Z’s.
14. hugs heal
And the wonderful thing about them is you can’t give one without getting one!
15. Love deeply. Care deeply. Live deeply
Because at the end and beginning of the day, it’s your life, so why not?