25 Pearls of Wisdom for 25 Years Of Existence

Greetings people younger or older than 25,

I recently hit a birthday and am now a quarter of a century. This means I was eligible to write this specific post. I asked my sister to do this post three years ago, and it seems only fair I complete the same challenge.

✒️ 25 Things I’ve Learned In 25 Years: Beth’s Version

Do I think I’ve learned much over my 25 years of existence? I honestly cannot say. I think I’ve discovered more ways of how not to do something. Regardless, here are 25 bits of knowledge (I think) I have gathered.

Before you step into my advice column, I will warn you the most spontaneous thing I’ve done is plan a trip 6 months in advance and tell my companion for said trip about it via a letter in the post (first class *finger guns*), my default reaction when something goes wrong is probably still to call my mum, I’m genuinely concerned an indecisive serial killer will take my well-intended advice as a sign to commit their first murder, I think I’m funnier than I am, and I like to pretend I’m not as naive as I am. Follow at your own risk.

✧˖°. song of the day ˖°.✧

25 Life Lessons From Yours Truly…

ONE

On a personal scale, if people really want something, they will make time for it. Remember this when looking at someone’s (and even your own) actions.

TWO

It will always be easy to hate your appearance, no matter the positive energy you throw at yourself. It is easier to hate yourself. Just know your mind is being cruel and you can’t always trust it.

THREE

It’s okay to like different things from the people you love.

FOUR

Footwear is not to be played with. When possible, prioritise comfort and care.

FIVE

Silence is made to be defeated. At worst, it’s dangerous. At best, it’s wasteful.

SIX

You will constantly need to reevaluate what you want. It is exhausting. Do it anyway.

SEVEN

When someone is excited or interested in a topic, never diminish it. Please. Please. If you see someone’s joy fading because of what someone else said, lift them up. Everyone’s passions deserve to be heard and celebrated

EIGHT

Scissors are actually very good for cutting up your pizza.

NINE

Don’t dwell on hate, it is boring and far too easy. But if you must, at least teach yourself how to think first.

TEN

When trying to complete something, break it down into small steps until you feel you can handle it. There is no step too small.

ELEVEN

Despite popular belief, failure and mistakes shouldn’t be feared. Perfection is the most overrated thing. I’ve forgotten about all the perfect things in my life as easily as the imperfect ones.

TWELVE

Time is expensive. Spend it wisely.

THIRTEEN

Don’t take life seriously. Or life will just take from you.

FOURTEEN

A cliche, but try to be better than who you were yesterday. It is the only comparison that matters (but sometimes it doesn’t).

FIFTEEN

Watch your thoughts, they become your words.

SIXTEEN

Some days the fear wins. At the very least, it’s survivable.

SEVENTEEN

Always wear suncream. The song has an excellent point.

EIGHTEEN

Don’t romanticise pain.

NINETEEN

Never presume someone knows how you feel.

TWENTY

As Beth previously said, wear comfortable underwear, FFS.

TWENTY-ONE

There is power in quiet days.

TWENTY-TWO

It’s okay if it takes a little longer than you wanted.

TWENTY-THREE

Create. Please, please, please create. Just never do it with the intent of being liked.

TWENTY-FOUR

Zuko and Mai are the superior pairing in Avatar: The Last Airbender. It’s a fact!

TWENTY-FIVE

Hurry up and love yourself. No one will do it better and no one will benefit more.

If you know how to follow this advice, please tell me immediately.

What are some of your pearls of wisdom?