Something's can't be taught through words, but must simply be lived through. I have heard many cliché statements that now make so much sense to me. If you learn by reading, here are 9 life lessons I learned my first year on my own.
1. The one that breaks you is not the one that fixes you.
It may be one or one hundred but you will come across people who will hurt you. They will lie, cheat, deceive you and after this, you must learn that they are not going to heal you. You have to heal you, and that may take time. Be patient and forgiving with yourself.
2. Travel a lot.
This is just by witnessing, but after college, life gets more serious. You can't just take weeks off of your job. So in college, you have to travel often, cheaply, and far. Be curious, not afraid. Grab life by the horns.
3. There is never a perfect time for something.
Never ever ever. There will be times you're going to mess up and then times you'll do the right thing. It's hard to know the result of an action until it's done. So be mindful, but be courageous.
4. Study for the exam.
Procrastination is a habit and it will bleed into all aspects of life. If you're a student, you pay a lot of money for courses, so don't just let it slip away. If you don't, make sure to practice discipline.
5. But make sure you go out too.
Don't miss out on things because of school or anything of the sort. College as a whole is an experience so make the most of it. Try to find balance, I know it's easier to be all into one thing, but the struggle of balance is worth it.
6. Value time.
Don't be late. It's a form of respect. Budget extra time where ever you go.
7. Love a lot of people even if it's not reciprocated.
People remember how you make them feel, so make sure you make as many people feel good as possible. Make sure yourself is included in that love but know when enough is enough.
8. It's okay to feel alone, but know you're not.
Leaving home can be lonely, especially if you go far away. It takes a lot of becoming independent and there for yourself, don't overlook this.
9. Not everyone is for you and you aren't for everyone.
This is okay too. Be cautious who you let in and be aware of the way people make you feel. Trust your gut. Life is too short to allow someone to take any sort of happiness away from you.
