Each year, you grow stronger as a person. That doesn't just happen naturally, it happens because of the lessons you learn each year. Each year we learn lessons that shape us to be better human beings and to help guide us through life. We learn through experiences, our mistakes, and because of the people around us. Here is what I learned before turning 20. All of these lessons are embedded in our lives so we can live better the next year. Without these lessons, we would never to grow as a person through each of the years we have on this earth.
Not everyone is your friend
It is hard to except but people just aren't meant be and that's okay. Your better off without them anyway.
A lot of people will tell you NO, so listen to that one YES
A lot of people will tell you no about your dreams and ideas but someone in this world will give you a chance.
You do not need anyone to believe in you, other than yourselfÂ
At the end of they day, you are the only one who can make your dreams come true.
Work hard even if you think you'll never need it
Work hard in the classes or things you do because you might need it one day in the world even if you don't think you'll need it now.
Keep your dreams even if they seem hard to reach
Keep your dreams even if you think you can't achieve them at that point because you never know what the future holds.
Filter through the opinions your hear
A lot of people will give opinions on their beliefs or what they think you should be doing but learn how to block some of it out.
Your sisters are your best friends
They are my best friends! I call them for everything and always do everything together!
People come into your life to teach you a lesson
People will come and go but they always teach you a lesson.
 Try to get enough sleep every night
Get that 7-8 hours of sleep because no one likes to be tired!
 Do things that make you happy
Do things that make you happy because our time on earth is limited.
 Don't let anyone stop you from your dreams
Enough said...
 Kill people with kindness
No matter how people treat is a reflection of them not you so always treat people with kindness.
 Stay loyal
Always stay loyal to your people.
 Try different things
Always try different things because they can work better for you or you may even like it more.
 Traveling the world will open your eyes
You will realize how huge the world actually is once you travel to Europe.
 Some friendships never fade
Some family isn't blood.
 Get as much experience as possible in whatever you do
Experience is everything! It will help you get greater knowledge in what you want to do.
 People don't define you
People's opinions of you do not define you!
