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20 Promises I made To Myself On My 20th birthday

New decade, new commitments.

Sam Basilone

Jun 28, 2018

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20 Promises I made To Myself On My 20th birthday

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I'm finally 20-years-old and I can honestly say that I'm a little freaked out. Although I feel significantly older, I know how much maturing and growing I still have to do. The next ten years are going to bring a lot of lessons, a lot of change, and a lot of difficulties. No matter what my 20's decide to throw at me, I promise...

1. To put my needs first

And to never ignore them

2.To not be so hard on myself

Because I am not perfect, and I will make mistakes

3. To never compromise my happiness for someone else

I can support others without sacrificing my own happiness

4. To not give up on myself

Even when it seems like there's no other option

5. To stop punishing myself for my mistakes

Because that won't fix them

6. To let go of the negative

Carrying it forward only hurts me

7. To create

And dance and write and use my talents.

8. To prioritize the things that make me happy

I need and deserve a way to escape stress.

9. To be open to others

Because I have tried isolating myself, and I didn't feel any better

10. To withhold judgment

Of others, and of myself

11. To be honest with myself

About my needs, my wants, my motives, and my expectations

12. To experience new things

And to seek them out often

13. To challenge myself

Otherwise I will never grow

14. To nourish my body and soul

Compromising my well-being gets me nowhere

15. To demand respect

From everyone, because I don't deserve to be walked over

16. To stand by my beliefs and my values

If I am not true to my beliefs, then they cease to be meaningful

17. To remember my worth

It is not defined by a grade, a weight, or an accomplishment

18. To pursue greatness

Why should I expect anything less from myself?

19. To keep moving forward

Dwelling in the past will keep me stuck there

20. To find my own identity

I will define myself, not let myself be defined by anyone or anything else

Yes, growing up can be hard, but I will never let that stop me from growing, learning, and taking care of myself.

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20 Promises I made To Myself On My 20th birthday

New decade, new commitments.

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1. To put my needs first

2.To not be so hard on myself

3. To never compromise my happiness for someone else

4. To not give up on myself

5. To stop punishing myself for my mistakes

6. To let go of the negative

7. To create

8. To prioritize the things that make me happy

9. To be open to others

10. To withhold judgment

11. To be honest with myself

12. To experience new things

13. To challenge myself

14. To nourish my body and soul

15. To demand respect

16. To stand by my beliefs and my values

17. To remember my worth

18. To pursue greatness

19. To keep moving forward

20. To find my own identity

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4. When you need to see an advisor, but they are too busy/unresponsive.

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