27 Lessons for 27 Years
My age was something I was extremely insecure about when I started my business. Why would a room full of extremely established professionals want to learn from a 24 year old? What could I possibly have to offer that they don’t already know being at least 10-15 years older than me? I am really proud to say that I have overcome this insecurity because I truly believe, in the deepest place in my heart, that we all have something to learn from every single person we encounter. Think about how much you learn from spending time with a child. No one has the exact same life experiences or perspectives as you do. Something that used to hold me back now makes me excited. I never want to stop learning from others, and I never want to stop sharing my perspective with others. With that, in celebration of my 27th birthday on the 27th of June, here are 27 lessons I have learned in life so far.
If you are lucky enough to hear your intuition, feel a gut feeling, or get a nudge from the universe, God, or whatever you believe in, don’t ignore it.
Routines are important, but don’t get so stuck in them that you forget to leave room for magic.
Don’t wait for a special occasion to wear a good outfit, use your nice perfume, or take out your expensive china. Every day is special.
That thing that has been on your to-do list for 3 weeks will likely take under 20 minutes to complete. Just do it.
Don’t ever underestimate how your small act of kindness can change someone’s day, or maybe even their life.
Sometimes, the only person clapping for you will be you. It doesn’t mean you don’t have a good support system, it just means you need to learn how to be okay with making yourself proud.
Do something everyday your future self will thank you for.
Confidence and self-worth are two different things. It is worth understanding the difference so you can understand the way you see yourself.
It’s okay to have different friends for different reasons and seasons.
Being exactly who you are gives other people permission to be exactly who they are, even when you don’t realize it.
Comparing yourself to others is a waste of time. Using others as proof that certain things are possible is not.
Learning how to speak about yourself is an underrated skill.
How you measure success should be something individual to you. It’s not a one-size-fits-all kind of thing.
It’s okay to believe in luck, but you have to put yourself in situations where luck will find you. Fortune favors the bold!
People will either drain your energy tank or fill it up. Choose who you spend your time with wisely.
Never underestimate the power of a good outfit.
Don’t forget to intentionally schedule joy in your life. Make time for people, places, and things that bring you joy.
The road less traveled is the one to take, even if you find you’re the only one on it.
The “small” moments in life are the ones worth celebrating most.
“No one is you, and that is your superpower.”
There is a difference between pushing yourself out of your comfort zone, and pushing yourself past a boundary that you have. Know how to feel the difference between the two.
Know that people who choose to be mean to you are really struggling themselves.
The best way to get out of a funk is to get outside, get grateful, and do something good for someone else.
Don’t wait for the “right time” for anything because it will never be the “right time.”
Stop trying to be everyone’s cup of tea. You will lose who you truly are in the process. “When you round out your edges, you lose your edge.”
The only things we are really ever in control of is our reaction and our perspective.
Life is a gift. So, be yourself, have a lot of fun, love big, shine your light, take care of your mind and body, live in gratitude, be kind, and leave a little bit of sparkle wherever you go.
