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18 Things I Learned At 18

Be impulsive.

Taren Swartz
Jan 23, 2017
Shippensburg University
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18 Things I Learned At 18
Taren Swartz

I learned a lot while being 18 and I think it is important to reflect on these times. I grew so much as a person and I cannot wait to see what 19 has in store for me. Without further adieu, here is the list.

1. You are in charge of your own happiness.

2. Leave negative thoughts and people in the past.

3. Get off your phone and socialize with everyone around you.

4. Be inspired. Find inspiration in everything and anything.

5. People grow and change. You are not the same person you were five years ago, let alone five minutes ago.

6. Be as nice as possible. Not only do you feel good, but others feel good too.

7. Do not let people take advantage of you, you’re better than that. Seriously, stop saying “no problem” about things that really were a hassle.

8. Do your homework. You know if you do not you will just be up stressing about it in the AM.

9. Get out of your house every now and again; being a hermit is not good for you.

10. Do childish things like making wishes at 11:11 or playing dress up or singing at the top of your lungs even though you are not the next Beyoncé or Alicia Keys. Do not rush getting older.

11. Do not let other people’s opinions of you affect you. If you like you then you are good.

12. Do not let your friends/significant other control you. You are your own person so be your own person.

13. Try new things. Whether it be a new food or a new hairstyle. Try it. New things help you grow and mature.

14. Do difficult things. Do not be afraid to get hurt.

15. Work hard so you can play hard. If you are only going to put forth half the effort then why put forth any at all?

16. Abuse manifests in many different forms. Maybe you are not being hit, but if they make you feel like you are incapable of being independent, leave. If someone makes you feel bad, leave. Who cares how much time you spent with them? Time is not even real. Leave.

17. Act impulsively. Take risks. What is the point of living if you do not feel alive?

18. It is just not that serious. Seriously.

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