25

I turned 25 a couple months ago. To be completely honest, I was not excited to be turning a year older. I was really not feeling it, my life was not exactly where I wanted it to be and I felt like I've lost a lot just in the past year. I thought long and hard about just life in general: with work, school, friends, and people I've meet and talked to.

I came up with this list of 25 things I've learned by 25. Just as daily reminder and advice from my past experiences to build a better me. Hope you guys enjoy reading and I hope it will help you in any way possible!

1. Holding thoughts and feelings in won't make things easier for you, sharing these things with other won't either.

2. Only trust the ones you love and truly know.

3. Even though you think someone is a "good" person or friend. Think again, they can turn out to be hypercritical and manipulative and use what you tell them against you to try to ruin you.

4. Always believe in yourself, don't let others try to sway your mind.

5. Be competitive in sports, not in trying to gain someone's liking or friendship.

6. Be nice, but also be strong. Know what is right from wrong (morally). Always do the right thing even if that means you're going to be alone.

7. Know your worth, don't let anyone step all over you and what is yours.

8. Arguing wont' get you anywhere. Stay calm and talk it out even though it's hard.

9. Don't let your weakness take over, push through all your hardships even when you feel all alone. Don't let your weakness be an excuse.

10. You're never alone. Even if you think no one int he world understands you, you'll always have family and friends who will always be there for you.

11. Money shouldn't be a big deal, but spend wisely.

12. Not getting paid to work sucks, but know that it will be worth it in the future.

13. The past might not be perfect but learn from every mistake and never make them again.

14. Always be positive. Don't let something or someone insignificant bring you down.

15. It's okay to take 5 hour naps, sometimes you just need it.

16. There will always be good AND bad in everyone you meet.

17. Life is busy. Make time for the ones you love. Prioritize.

18. Have fun but don't play too much. You'll regret it, if not the next day...then someday.

19. People will leave you. Learn to accept it and move on.

20. Everything happens for a reason. Learn to let go.

21. Be humble. Don't brag about unnecessary stuff. Don't ever try to show off. It just makes you look stupid.

22. When you feel like you've hit rock bottom, the only way is up.

23. In life you'll be "rejected" a lot. By jobs, schools, friends, loved ones. Don't like that pull you down. You're worth way more. Its okay to try again.

24. Don't ever lose hope. If you work hard, it will pay off eventually.

25. Love and believe in yourself. Take care of your self first. It's okay to be selfish once in a while.

xoxo Ann