24 things i've learned in 24 years.

I'd be the first person to tell you that at 24, I do not have my life together (I can think of a few people who would tell you after me, just to hammer it in). I have almost two qualifications worth of debt and I still don't know what I want to do with my life.  I feel naive and unprepared for any kind of career, hesitant to do something that isn't going to make me happy but under pressure to do the "right" thing. 
I still ask my dad to order for me at restaurants because I can't handle being in charge of my own decisions. 
I might not have career, a partner or even a drivers licence to show for my 24 years on earth, but here are 24 things I've learned... 


If your life has been feeling a little empty, find some new music. 
Falling in love changes everything, its not necessarily productive but its not a bad thing either. 
Whatever the problem is, having a coffee will help. 
You never regret getting up early - I’ve never caught then sunrise and wished i’d stayed in bed. 
Hating on things doesn’t make you cool. It makes you bitter, boring and sad. 
Time heals some wounds, some will be there forever and you will need to learn to accommodate them - they are part of your life. 
Get a life proof phone case.
Material possessions will make you happy in the same way sugar does. It will give you an temporary high, but what comes up must come down. 
You will regret spontaneously cutting all your hair off.  In a months time you’ll be buying Almond oil trying desperately to grow it back.
Not everyone likes you - sorry.
You can either have bold lips or bold eyes - choose one. 
Self-awareness is your biggest asset - take time to exercise it.
Skin care before make up. You’ll need less make up if you look after your skin.
Forgiveness will bring you strength and endless peace. It is hard but its worth it.
The best revenge is moving on.
Everyone has ‘issues’. They’re still beautiful and still valuable and no one should be defined by their struggles. 
Lying is stressful business. Honestly alleviates anxiety.
Social media is not a good place to advertise problems in your personal life. 
9 times out of 10 its best not to reply to someone in an argument taking place through technology.
Alcohol and sugar are depressants. Exercise and sunshine are anti depressants. 
Pointing out someone else’s flaws doesn’t make yours disappear (mean girls taught me this) 
On a road trip, never assume there is going to be another toilet down the road… 
How you behave in monopoly says a lot about who you are as a person.
People won’t be in your life forever - don’t take that for granted. 

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