Life lessons

@Yellowstrawberries8761 learn to trust yourself. Trust your instincts, if something doesn't feel right for you then it probably isn't at that time. Don't let the pressure of what others might think about your decisions to overshadow what you know in your heart.

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What a great topic 💞

I would say: Be your authenthic self always. You can't please everyone and not all people will be "for you". Stay true to yourself and trust that the right people will find you. 

Don't be afraid to try new things, make mistakes, take that chance. 

Never regret expressing your feelings to someone you like. Being vulnerable is beautiful. You never know what might come of it. 

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what you may believe as true or meaningful goals you aspire towards may be questioned and forced to reevaluate. 

That is ok. 

Foundations you find comfort in may be removed. It’s incredibly hard to deal with. 

Knowing such a potential event can happen and preparing best you can for such occurrences. Is a life lesson that’s not spoken about but very valuable.

@Yellowstrawberries8761 People will come and go. Your relationship with yourself will be the most important. So be kind to yourself.

Life is not going to be perfect. You will get your heart broken, you will fail, you will suffer loss. But its not about how u will fall, its about the getting back up, the coming out stronger and wiser than u were before. And It's important to remember the beautiful things in life outweigh the bad.

I may only be 19, but I’ve learned that wisdom isn’t just about age, it’s about experience, mindset, and self-awareness. I’ve always believed in leveling up early, so here’s what I know so far. Take what resonates, leave what doesn’t.

1 • Never settle

You deserve more than just "good enough". In relationships, in your career, in life, never shrink yourself to fit someone else's version of happiness. If something doesn't feel right, don’t force it. You’ll never reach your full potential if you keep accepting less than what you truly want.

2 • Confidence is key

The world will try to shake you, make you doubt yourself, make you think you’re not enough. But confidence isn’t about knowing everything, it’s about trusting yourself even when you don’t. Walk into any room like you belong there, because you do. People respect those who respect themselves.

3 • Set boundaries

If you don’t set limits, people will keep taking from you, your energy, your time, your peace. Saying "no" doesn’t make you mean or selfish, it makes you smart. Protecting yourself isn’t rude, it’s necessary. The right people will respect your boundaries, and the wrong ones will expose themselves when you set them.

4 • Stay focused on your goals

Distractions are everywhere, friends who don’t add value, habits that waste your time, people who don’t support your vision. Cut them off. Success isn’t for the lazy or the unfocused. If you really want something, you’ll prioritize it. If you don’t, you’ll find excuses. Choose wisely.

5 • Growth requires discomfort

If it feels uncomfortable, you’re probably doing something right. Change isn’t meant to be easy, it’s meant to make you stronger. Stop running from challenges, face them. Every time you push through discomfort, you level up. And that’s how you get ahead.

6 • Respect yourself first

The way you treat yourself sets the standard for how others treat you. If you tolerate disrespect, people will keep testing you. If you undervalue yourself, so will everyone else. Walk away from anything that makes you feel small. You teach people how to treat you by what you allow.

7 • Your mindset is everything

If you believe you can’t do something, you won’t. If you believe you can, you will. It’s that simple. Your thoughts shape your reality. Stop thinking small, stop doubting yourself, and start acting like the person you want to become. Everything changes when you do.

1) That life is not meant to be lived like a burden. It's to be enjoyed.

2) That it feels beautiful to forgive people. Holding grudges is only self torture.

3) please be compassionate to yourself. Don't be too hard on yourseld and see the good you're made of.

If you wonder if you should see a therapist, go ahead and see a therapist, and the sooner, the better.  I waited for years and was miserable the whole time.

@Yellowstrawberries8761 I love this topic - something that needs to be talked about more!

Mine would be "be selfish." Carve out time for yourself, don't compromise your morals, listen to your gut, and take a leap of faith with yourself.

Growing up, we are told that it's not okay to be selfish; it makes us arrogant, rude, self centered, and egotistical. As I grew older and hit my mid 20's, I changed the narrative for myself. I made an effort to fall in love with who I am, become positively selfish about what I want for my life, and be unapologetically me. Now, I am not saying that I lost my compassion, empathy, and helping nature. By being "selfish", I learned how to be even more compassionate and empathetic. I learned how to better empower people to carve out time for themselves, etc.