I celebrated my 25th birthday this past weekend (whaaat?!) I spent the day surrounded by some of my closest friends, enjoying lunch at The Penthouse in Santa Monica, and dinner at Fig & Olive in West Hollywood. Not only do I want to give a big thanks to everyone who made my day so special, but I would also like to take a minute to reflect on and share what I have learned over the past 25 years…
- Self care is everything!
- Friends really are your chosen family, be to them what you hope they will be to you
- People can’t read your mind – speak up!
- Make your bed in the morning
- Don’t pick at your skin, it tends to do more harm than good
- You are a lot stronger than you may think
- Be mindful
- Love yourself more
- You can’t wear too much black
- Prioritize your health
- Forgive yourself
- Travel – it expands you
- You can’t make everyone happy
- Don’t compromise your self respect
- Perspective is key
- Don’t settle
- Tell people you care about what they mean to you
- Comparison is the thief of happiness
- Time heals almost everything – give it time
- Protect your heart
- Being alone doesn’t mean you are lonely
- You are in charge of your happiness
- There will be better days
- Smile more
- Give yourself credit
I can’t wait to see what the coming years have in store for me. Wishing you all a happy and healthy new year! xx
