24 Things To Know Before Turning 24

I'm 24 today!

And honestly, it feels kinda unreal. Life's been pretty amazing, not gonna lie. I've learned so much and grown in ways I didn't think I could. Every year on my birthday, I write a list of Things To Know Before Turning [Age] in my journal. Last year, I decided to make it public with 23 Things To Know Before Turning 23 on my blog, and now we're doing it again! A new list of thoughts, lessons, and "oh-wow" moments from the past year. Spoiler alert: a LOT has changed.

24 Things To Know Before Turning 24

1. The world already has enough negativity; don't add to it. Be kind to yourself. Show yourself some love, patience, and grace.

2. Everything in life changes.

3. Celebrate yourself. Even the tiny wins count.

4. Not one solution fits every problem. What works for someone else might not work for you, and that's okay.

5. No problem lasts forever. Trust me, it'll all work out. Just trust the process.

6. Cats are tiny pieces of heaven. They're pure joy and that's just facts.

7. No one will save you but you. If you want something, make it happen. Opportunities don't drop out of nowhere.

8. Worrying is a waste of energy. Focus on what you CAN control and let the rest go.

9. If it doesn't spark joy anymore, leave it. Life's too short to hold on to things that don't make you happy.

10. Life is gonna flow how it flows. You can't force it.

11. You're still so young. You don't need to have everything figured out right now. There's no deadline to life – your journey takes time.

12. Feeling stuck is dangerous. Try to shake things up when you feel stagnant.

13. You're always both a student and a teacher. Learn, then share.

14. Love is timeless. There's no need to rush into it or compare your timeline to anyone else's.

15. Be your own best friend. You can't expect everyone to show up for you the way you do for yourself.

16. Your boundaries are yours. No one should manipulate where you stand in life.

17. Don't play where you eat.

18. Leaving things unchecked on your to-do list is okay. Life happens.

19. You don't have to fit into a box. Being both introverted and extroverted is totally normal – do you, boo.

20. Have deep talks with people you love. It's soul fuel.

21. Your education doesn't define your worth.

22. Journaling isn't cringe. It's life-changing.

23. Love your job, but don't fall in love with the company. Protect your peace.

24. It's okay to be high-maintenance sometimes. You're worth the extra care.

And that's it! I'm off to celebrate now. Thank you for all the sweet birthday wishes – you guys seriously made my day so special! xx

Here's to being 24! What's one thing you've learned about life that you wish you knew sooner?