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20 Things I Learned In 20 Years

Appreciate every moment.

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I have been around for 20 years now, and I have learned many things about myself and life in general during these past 20 years. I have had my ups and downs, and I have grown immensely as a human being. As I step into this new decade of my life, I have been reflecting on all of the lessons I have learned so far.

1. Give everyone a chance, including yourself.

2. Never say no to adventure.

3. Don't settle for less than you know you deserve.

4. Smile more.

5. Make a conscious effort to reach out to everyone around you and stay in contact with old friends.

6. Drink lots of tea.

7. Mental health and physical health are intertwined. Take care of yourself.

8. There is no such thing as having too many plants.

9. Do not ignore that little voice in the back of your head. It's always right, and you will always regret ignoring it.

10. It is OK to ask for help when you need it. It doesn't make you weak or incapable, it makes you wise.

11. Stop caring about what other people may think or say. Be yourself 100% of the time. There is never a valid reason to not be yourself.

12. Nothing is more beautiful than unconditional love.

13. Pursue your passion no matter how crazy it may be. Believe in yourself.

14. There is no better feeling than being in nature. Appreciate all of the natural beauty in this world. Creation is indescribable.

15. Avoid routine. Never be predictable.

16. Keep your home clean and neat. It actually helps with productivity.

17. Classical music is cool.

18. Avoid stress. It doesn't make anything better, but it does make your life unnecessarily dark.

19. Hard work will take you very far.

20. Learn to let go. Forgive.

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