27 Things I’ve Learned During My 27 Years

I don’t know about you dear friend, but I am a huge birthday fan. Last year, I spent the day eating tacos and cake poolside in Costa Rica so let’s just say a pandemic birthday isn’t exactly what I wanted (I don’t think anyone really did).

So, instead of drinking poolside in another country this year, I thought I would write down a few life lessons I’ve learned along the way. Hopefully you can relate, or maybe I can inspire you a little bit. Either way, I’m glad you’re here and happy birthday to me! 🙂

1. Communicate often and communicate early. Communicate when it’s easy and even more when it’s hard. It will save you so many hours of frustration.
2. It’s okay to be a little selfish. Set boundaries and cut out toxic people. It might hurt in the moment but you’ll be so much happier overall.
3. Trust your gut. It’s usually right.
4. Drink more water. Whatever amount you think you need in a day, drink more.
5. Listen to your body and eat what you want. Everything in moderation, of course.
6. Find the exercise that works for you- even if that’s only 10 minutes of yoga a day.
7. Follow your damn dreams. No one but you can make it happen, so stop doubting yourself and get out there.
8. When you’re waiting for parts of your life to begin, be patient. The universe is just trying to make it perfect for you.
9. You will never be able to please everyone so don’t try. Follow your bliss.
10. Cry. Let it out. It’s okay.
11. Ask for help. Therapy is encouraged and is not shameful.
12. Don’t bend over backwards for people who don’t like you, they won’t notice anyway.
13. Stand strong in your values and goals, but be a little bit flexible.
14. What you do right after college, may not be what you do forever. And that is more than okay.
15. Wear what you want, when you want. When you feel good in your skin, it shows.
16. Put ice in your red wine, trust me.
17. Fear has no place in your life. Feel the fear and do it anyway.
18. People are in your life for a reason, a season, or a lifetime. All relationships are okay, just identify those lifetime people and hold them tight.
19. Take some time for yourself. Do a face mask, take a bath, and light a candle. Self care is so important.
20. If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude.
21. Comparison is the thief of joy. And boy, that’s a hard lesson to learn.
22. Leopard print is a neutral.
23. Money is great, it makes life a lot easier, but it isn’t everything.
24. Leave that toxic job.
25. Life is all about making memories. Thanks for that one, Grandpa.
26. Give yourself grace. You are not perfect, and you never will be.
27. Love is ultimately a choice. You need to choose everyday to love your people, and show them. Love will never be easy but it is definitely worth it.

What are your favorite life lessons? Let me know in the comments below!