25 things i've learnt at 25
from oat milk to being alone
Another year has swiftly passed, and before I knew it, I’m turning 26 next month. I feel like life is moving so fast that I can’t keep up. I honestly panicked a bit the other week thinking about how I’m soon in the latter part of my 20s, and I couldn’t think of what I had achieved in the past 12 months. This year has been more about personal growth than work achievements, and if I were speaking to someone else, I’d probably remind them that that’s an achievement too. But, like most of us, I am my own biggest critic.
A few days ago, I sat in a cafe and decided to compile 25 things I’ve learned this year, and I left feeling surprisingly content. Sometimes, it’s the little things we don’t even realise that have the biggest impact on us. Aging is a privilege, and some of us don’t get to celebrate life. I am so immensely grateful. So here’s a list of 25 things I’ve compiled, and I hope it reminds us all to celebrate the big, the small, and everything in between.
You don’t need to be ‘burnt out’ to be hardworking.
Stop calling yourself the ‘mum of the group’ and accept the fact that you need better friends.
You can go out alone without headphones, and all will be okay.
People weren’t exaggerating when they said fitness and eating healthy are good for you. Unfortunately.
One good coffee a day is fine and won’t give you the jitters.
You don’t need a new outfit for every occasion.
Learning family and cultural recipes is important.
If you assume everyone is mean and doesn’t like you, you’ll always see the bad in people before the good.
Use things until they’re broken.
As uncomfortable as it may feel to admit, people really can be jealous.
It’s not ‘normal’ to feel anxious all the time.
Mute and unfollow people—it’s not the end of the world.
I’ve spent too many years overanalyzing my body.
I like my nose.
Being creative in big and small ways makes you feel happier.
You fall asleep faster when you’re happier, and you don’t need a show and rain sounds on.
Game of Thrones is actually good.
You look good without makeup.
You can’t get upset when you don’t have a life that’s not written for you.
Stop letting people walk all over you and letting them get away with it because of their ‘mental health.’
You are more than capable of doing the things you want to do.
If you put yourself in a box, you limit your potential to grow.
Let people do nice things for you.
Saying ‘no’ is okay. Other people do it—why can’t you?
Being alone sometimes is okay! Learn to love your own company.
safe to say i’ve learnt alot and i didn’t realise it until i wrote it down. Im excited to see what Allah SWT has in-store for me next year, good or bad i know its written for me. He is the best of planners.
qjui=M -, - A love better from whimsy who ran across my keyboard
Tis post felt like a letter from an elder sister.
I pray whoever reads this post finds it within themselves to appreciate their little or huge achievements. I know it can be tough but treat yourself like you'd treat your best friend. Kindness, compassion, love and all these great feelings that you give others is possible bcs it exists within you. give yourself some of that🩵
love this <3 ~ a 17 year old teen