Oh. My. Goodness. I just turned 26! Somehow, I still feel like I'm 19, and
that was 7 years ago. Where did the time actually go?!
One second I was 25, and the next, boom – 26 happened. I know it's just a
year, but honestly, a year can bring so many lessons, memories,
and, let's be real, some wild moments. Life doesn't exactly come with a
manual, but turning a year older feels like a gentle reminder to reflect
on what I've learned so far.
If you've hit your mid-20s, you've probably felt that unspoken pressure to
have it all figured out. Spoiler: I don't! And that's totally okay.
Growing older has taught me to focus less on the expectations and more on
celebrating little wins, trying new things, and learning to embrace the
messy parts of life.
25 was full of surprises, but I'm so ready to see what 26 has in store.
For now, here's a list of 26 things I've learned before hitting this
milestone.
26 Things To Know Before Turning 26
1. No one is you, and that's your superpower.
2. Say "I love you" without overthinking it.
3. Give yourself grace. It's a gift that keeps on giving.
4. It's your life, live it the way you want to.
5. When one door closes, something better is probably waiting.
6. Nothing is a failure if you try and give your all.
7. Plans are great, but spontaneous moments make life exciting.
8. Some people are so poor, all they have is money.
9. Your only competition is you.
10. Your health > literally everything else.
11. Speak your mind. Don't look back and say "I wish..."
13. You're not a productivity machine. Rest is necessary.
14. Trust your gut. It rarely lies.
15. A honey lemon drink is pure magic.
16. Take a short trip often. It'll refresh your soul.
17. Let your curiosity grow and open to new possibilities.
18. You're on your timeline, not anyone else's.
19. A drive in the car is totally wasted if you don't sing!
20. Nobody's got the rulebook for life, so don't stress if you're
making it up as you go. We all are.
21. Write things down, on a piece of paper instead of that small
screen you carry 24/7.
22. You're not gonna be everyone's fave, and that's just life.
23. Don't hold onto expired condiments.
24. To be honest, personalities change, like, all the time.
25. Enjoy your own company – it's seriously underrated.
26. Rainy days don't last forever. Better days are coming!
Happy birthday, Lenne! These are such great observations, I remember feeling like I'd 'learned it all' in each year of my 20s... Now that I'm in my 30s, I realise we're all always learning!
ReplyDeleteThank you, queen Mish! We're all a lifelong learner <3
DeleteBelated Happy Birthday! Love this! x
ReplyDeleteBeautylymin
Thank you so much, Siobhan xx
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