I turned 25 a few weeks ago and didn't immediately feel that life-altering experience many folks claimed they got when they hit a quarter of a century. Not until maybe two weeks ago. One day I just realized how comfortable I am with myself. I now have a better understanding of what I want, who I am and no longer care much about what people think. No one else defines my worth or happiness. I have the last say about both. This year, especially, I've learned a lot about myself and who I really could be. For example, meeting and dealing with "Bryan" forced me to reevaluate what it was that I said I'd never do, things I wouldn't tolerate, people I wouldn't associate myself with. You'd be surprised at the things you may let slide when you're having fun. . .
It feels wonderful to no longer feel the need to explain myself or feel insecure in any area of my life. We're all works in progress. This "I have it all together" facade isn't necessary. Nobody is perfect. I've learned to trust myself and be confident in my decision making because during this year I've let myself experience things that didn't necessarily have a foreseeable outcome. I took some risks. That allowed me to learn a lot about others, but mostly about myself.
This year my top priorities are making myself happy and pleasing God. It's that simple.
Here's my list of some gems that I now carry with me. I'll add more as this 25th year progresses. Enjoy!
1. Don't settle.
2. Trust yourself.
3. Stop looking for approval.
4. Embrace defeat and rejection.
5. Try again.
6. Know when to give up.
7. Protect your mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual health by all means.
8. Make time for family and friends.
9. Enjoy alone time.
10. Try new things--You might actually like it!
11. Date for fun.
12. Get out of the house and do something! (DVR was created for a reason.)
13. Forgive others and yourself for mistakes.
14.Weigh criticism correctly. Learn the difference between someone hating and telling you the truth about yourself.
15. Don't let someone else's opinion of you shape what you think about yourself.
It feels wonderful to no longer feel the need to explain myself or feel insecure in any area of my life. We're all works in progress. This "I have it all together" facade isn't necessary. Nobody is perfect. I've learned to trust myself and be confident in my decision making because during this year I've let myself experience things that didn't necessarily have a foreseeable outcome. I took some risks. That allowed me to learn a lot about others, but mostly about myself.
This year my top priorities are making myself happy and pleasing God. It's that simple.
Here's my list of some gems that I now carry with me. I'll add more as this 25th year progresses. Enjoy!
1. Don't settle.
2. Trust yourself.
3. Stop looking for approval.
4. Embrace defeat and rejection.
5. Try again.
6. Know when to give up.
7. Protect your mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual health by all means.
8. Make time for family and friends.
9. Enjoy alone time.
10. Try new things--You might actually like it!
11. Date for fun.
12. Get out of the house and do something! (DVR was created for a reason.)
13. Forgive others and yourself for mistakes.
14.Weigh criticism correctly. Learn the difference between someone hating and telling you the truth about yourself.
15. Don't let someone else's opinion of you shape what you think about yourself.
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