23 Things I Learned in 2023
A few years ago, I made a tradition out of listing lessons I learned from the past year (matching said year obviously), and it became a favorite blog post of mine to write :) So simply, here that is! 23 things I learned in 2023:
Trust yourself
Change is hard, but how will you grow without it!
Being by yourself is okay - it’s not a waste of time, you make somewhere a home
Learning how you relax is important
Take yourself on solo adventures
Be open to new experiences
Be open to new people
Speak your mind whenever you can
Savor each moment, but don’t let nostalgia take over
Fearing the future makes the present less fun!
Don’t let mistakes discourage you
You’re allowed to be proud of yourself
Remember to be happy for how far you’ve come, don’t just focus on where you want to be
Rest time is just as important as being on the go
Push yourself socially where you can, you’re bound to meet a new friend :)
Keep up creativity, but if that creativity shifts into new things, don’t let that worry you
It never hurts to ask, the worst they can say is no and you know you tried
Your ideas aren’t dumb, but telling yourself they are is!
Cherish family, friendship, and those who show up for you always
Make note of when you feel your happiest
Recognize when you feel not so happy
Validate your emotions - you’re not a robot that feels one way all the time
And finally, my favorite advice of all time from my mother I add to each list:
23. When the time is right, you’ll know what to do :)
Wishing you a very Happy New Year and a wonderful 2024 full of exactly what you need! 🍾
