In this post, I just wanted to share with you seventy little life lessons which I have either learnt myself through experience or have picked up from other people. They are only short, snappy points but, sometimes, you only need to read one imperative sentence and it really strikes a chord with you and can change your whole outlook on life. Some of them are also rather humourous but, trust me, they aren't things you want to ignore!
So, here are seventy life lessons which I encourage you to put into practice in order to start living a happier, prosperous, healthy lifestyle.
- 1. It is always acceptable to ask for help2. The simplest answer is pretty much never the correct one3. Never feel like you've learnt all that there is to learn4. Question everything5. Always check your make-up in daylight before leaving the house6. Every person you encounter knows something you don't7. Exam grades mean nothing8. Make sure your foundation matches your skin tone9. The people who tell you when you have lipstick on your teeth are the people you need in your life10. Always use spell check but then check it again yourself ten times over11. Consider all possibilities12. Don't be afraid to trust13. You can only procrastinate for so long14. Your hobbies don't just have to be hobbies15. The limit does not exist16. People on social media only show you what they want to show you17. You are always in control18. Acne isn't the end of the world19. Don't wear a black bra underneath a white top, or vice versa20. There's always time for pizza21. The less you care about what others think of you, the more you will enjoy life, honestly22. There is never anything stopping you23. Stay up all night if necessary24. Its okay to try something and not like it25. Its okay to not want to try something if you know it will make you unhappy26. You will find people who you fit in with27. However, those people aren't always so close to home, sometimes, you have to venture further a field28. Just write the essay and get it over with29. In failure there is success30. Everyone goes through a mono-brow stage31. The smallest thing to you can be the biggest thing to someone else32. Its important to ask people how they are33. Drink water34. You don't have to like what everyone else likes35. There is art in the simple things around you36. Its actually really easy to be a nice person37. Popularity means zilch38. Life has no meaning39. Cringe-worthy is good sometimes40. Everyone has the power to save someone's life41. Alcohol and parties are overrated42. Just wear whatever the hell you want to wear43. Don't point out the obvious, trust me, people already know44. Always brush your teeth before you go to bed45. Never listen to anyone who says "Chocolate gives you spots"46. Its all about finding a way which works best for you47. Its beautiful to be passionate48. Once you learn to speak up, you've acquired a skill that will carry you through life49. Your gut instinct is always right50. You don't always need a plan51. Keep your computer desktop tidy - tidy desktop, tidy mind52. Be open to accepting new things, new ideas, new hobbies53. Goals are good, but the main goal should always be happiness54. "Fat" and "Skinny" are just as insulting as each other - don't use them55. Thigh gaps are overrated56. There's only so many times you can click "Remind me later" on you iPhone software update57. Just have one alarm in the morning, not multiple ones that you click 'Snooze' on58. One tiny thing that you say can stick with someone for the rest of their lives59. Respect people's idols60. People aren't as bothered as you think because they're too busy worrying about themselves - wear the same shirt for three days in a row and you’ll see61. Jealousy isn't always a bad thing62. If you need to cry, cry63. Don't be afraid to be retro - there's nothing wrong with books and boardgames64. Handwritten notes never go out of style65. Remembering birthdays isn't that difficult66. You are more powerful than you will ever know67. Being on your own is necessary sometimes68. It's more than okay to say 'No' without a reason69. Always keep one fact about yourself and a joke in your mind as you never know when you might need it70. Take lots of photographs
What the life lessons you have picked up? <3
Love, Emily :) xx
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