“The 22 most important lessons I’ve learned as a 22 year old: Part 1

While I’m still young, and still have a lot of my twenties left to live, I’ve still been able to learn a lot of lessons that I know I will carry with me throughout my life. I wanted to share them with you in case you needed these tips too!

1) "YOU MISS 100% OF THE SHOTS YOU DON'T TAKE" -WAYNE GRETSKI

This is my life long mantra, and it has helped me progress in ways I couldn’t imagine. It’s helped me have courage to do things that I wouldn't have had the confidence to do in the first place, like applying for and receiving a job with an NBA team. A job I never would've expected if I hadn't tried!  A mantra that I will stick to, and everyone needs in life!

2) TIME HEALS

Everyone has bad things happen to them. Through my hard times, I’ve wanted to fix it right then. But some things just take time. Find your niche and allow yourself to feel your feelings, and it will work out in the end.

3) CONTROLLING IS NOT COOL

I’ve always been a control freak. One big thing happens in my life, I’m already planning my next year around it. Almost never does that one-off plan end up working. When I try to take control of my life, I most often end up disappointed. But letting go and trust the process is when I can find I celebrate and thrive most.

4) FIND YOUR PEOPLE

After years of draining friendships and relationships with the wrong people, I feel I have finally found the people who uplift me, encourage me, and match my energy. This has brought a lot of relief and energy in my life that I’ve been needing, and I really found the importance of finding and keeping those people.  

5) BEREAL.

Nobody likes someone who is two-faced. No one likes someone who changes themselves based on who they are with. No one respects someone who is constantly fake. I’ve been able to appreciate those who are real and genuine right off the bat. Everyone should Bereal, no one likes someone who is Befake. 

6) NOBODY CARES ABOUT WHAT THE COOL KIDS ARE DOING

Those high school cliques are so over! No one really cares about what you do or what you wear, so find your niche. Find what makes you happiest, and run with it. Life will be much more fulfilling as you run with what makes you happy than instead of trying to impress the cool kids. 

7) MOVE

Moving my body has done wonders for me and my mental health. Making time each day to move my body and clear my head has helped me become more focused and happier each day. 

8) PUT YOURSELF IN TIME OUT

Needing some alone time can be really good. Taking time for yourself can give you time to reconnect and set goals for yourself that being constantly busy won’t let you do. Taking a Time Out is a good thing!

9) SELF CARE

Whether it’s during your Time-Out time, or during your 30 minutes lunch break, take time to appreciate yourself. Take yourself on a date to the Barnes and Noble and buy a new book, get an extra hour of sleep, anything that helps you feel loved and gives you the break you need!

10) HYPE YOURSELF UP IN THE MORNING

Getting out of bed is the Bane of my existence. Is it that way for you too? So creating a morning routine has been the best thing for me. My wake-up routine is something that I now look forward to in the mornings. Putting on hype music and creating a new outfit are surefire ways to get me excited to start the day right!

11) IT'S THE LITTLE THINGS

Going along with finding a way to hype yourself up in the mornings, sometimes your days can start blending together because they’re so uneventful. Create little moments each day of things that bring you joy. Being able to identify the little things like picking up a Starbucks drink or going to lunch with a friend, can change the course of your days.