Last month, I celebrated my 22nd birthday!! Since then, I've been reflecting on everything I've learned over this past year, and throughout my entire life. The reflection was so heartwarming, that I felt called to compile everything into a blog post and share! So, without further adieu, here are 22 things I've learned at 22 years old...
1. Always do your best. You won't ever regret anything if you are always bringing your best self forward.
2. What you believe=your reality. If you believe life has to be hard, it's going to be hard. However, when you can shift your perspective to call-in more positive beliefs, making money, finding success, navigating relationships, etc. can all begin to feel easy.
3. Stillness is medicine. Although it often feels unbearable to sit in stillness, (especially considering the constant stimulation we have all become accustomed to in the 21st century), it is powerfully healing. Stillness provides an opportunity for us to listen to the universe and to our higher selves. It also provides the space for our emotional pain to come into our awareness & be released.
4. There is tremendous power in connecting with like-minded people.
5. Always be a student. Whether or not you are in school, always open yourself up to learn/be curious. I love retreats, spiritual workshops, and working with my own coaches to always make learning a priority.
6. Trust the signs! When you're really listening, the universe will speak to you through signs, or "synchronicities." These are clues that you are on the right path & should always be trusted!
7. Trust your body. When you feel light, inspired, expansive, free, etc., you're doing something right. When you feel heavy, anxious, overwhelmed, blocked, etc., your body is telling you to change courses
8. Worthiness is not something to be "earned." It is your birthright as a human.
9. The Universe/God will always reward you for aligning with your desires.
10. Your purpose lies within your deepest desires.
11. Busyness is just procrastination in disguise. We often use busyness as a way of avoiding the work we don't want to do.
12. Interaction with nature is an essential part of life. It increases intuition, deepens your connection to God and other living beings, and heals your physical body.
13. Don't let other people's fears hold you back. Often, the people closest to us, including our family and friends, are the ones that hold us back the most. Although they usually believe they are supporting us/keeping us safe, their concerns about money, success, stability, and time often keep us stuck from taking action on our dreams.
14. Invest in yourself. The Universe will reward you for making yourself a priority.
15. You have to do things that make you feel good everyday. It's not enough to wait for the weekends, because you deserve to feel good more than that! Some of my favorites are hot lemon water in the mornings, moving my body, spending time in nature, and having time to reflect on the highs & lows of the day with my boyfriend.
16. Ask for feedback and always be open to receiving both positive and negative feedback. Get over your ego and know that your openness is allowing you to grow!
17. If you feel like shit around your friends, you are not hanging out with the right people. Your emotions never lie!
18. It is okay to desire expensive/luxury things and it does not automatically make you a bad/selfish person.
19. Don't be afraid to charge a high-price point for the services you provide/your skills. You deserve this and are more than worthy getting paid generously for your gifts!
20. According to the law of attraction, you attract what you already are, not what you want. When you know that this is true, it becomes so important to be an energetic match for your desires and raise your vibration!
21. Health is a measure of your vitality that extends far beyond the physical level. It also includes spiritual, emotional, and mental.
22. Go for your f%cking dreams! Just do it. You'll never regret trying, but you'll forever regret being too afraid to start.
I'm sure I could easily create a list of hundreds of things I have learned throughout this last year, but I felt this list covered the most important lessons. Hope you enjoyed reading and took some inspiration!
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