a bunch of random things life has taught me in no particular order:
happy moments should be cherished, not over-thought
people will come and go no matter how long you wait for them or how badly you want them to stay
making new friends opens up whole new worlds
apologies can make all the difference
random acts of kindness can change someone’s day from bad to bearable
the only person you’re stuck with is you so learn to love, forgive, and accept yourself
sometimes the worst people for us are the ones we think are the best
it’s not selfish to be personally hurt by something and anyone who tells you otherwise probably feels guilty themselves
the world can feel ugly at times, but don’t overlook the beautiful things or they may just not be there one day
tell people you love that you love them even if you think it’s implied
don’t betray your friends
being yourself takes time since change happens often, so it’s okay to not know who you are at any given time
never give up on your dreams or you’ll regret all the things you could’ve done
don’t ever lose yourself in the name of love
trust yourself
life has its highs and lows, so be prepared for how low the lows can be
do things spontaneously— just for the fun of it
better to regret than to wonder “what if” forever
always make sure people know you’re there for them
there’s never a perfect time, and if you wait too long, you lose your chance
everyone has shit going on in their lives, so be kind to people
always be thankful for the people who have stuck around
don’t waste time beating yourself up over things you can’t change
if you’re trying to decide between holding on and letting go, it’s probably time to let go
hug longer
“Mean people don’t bother me a bit. Mean people who disguise themselves as nice people bother me a lot.”
— Unknown
if you can and want to, go to college when you’re 30. move out at 40. learn to drive at 50. life is short but it is also so long. it’s not too late to do new things.
Reminder to take meds if you need! Drink some water if you haven’t recently! Go eat if you haven’t in the last four hours! And, importantly, get to bed if you need sleep!
Start each day by making your bed—instant productivity boost.
Plan your week with a pastel-colored planner or digital aesthetic template.
Set monthly intentions instead of overwhelming resolutions.
Learn a new skill every quarter, like calligraphy or coding.
Invest in quality over quantity (this applies to friends and shoes).
Schedule your “glow-up” days—DIY spa treatments, anyone?
Create a “success playlist” for studying or working out.
Listen to podcasts during commutes (multitasking = efficiency).
Take aesthetic notes using color-coded pens and highlighters.
Start a “things I love” gratitude list.
Implement a digital detox every Sunday.
Read at least one self-help book per month (hello, Atomic Habits).
Wake up 15 minutes earlier to avoid rushing.
Commit to a skincare morning and nighttime routine.
Learn to say “no” to protect your peace.
Create a morning mantra and repeat it every day.
Try monthly challenges (like daily journaling or yoga).
Write down your goals and review them weekly.
Spend time in nature to reset your mindset.
Journal about your dream life and take actionable steps.
Break down big goals into tiny, manageable tasks.
Surround yourself with inspiring people or creators.
Organize your phone with aesthetic folders and wallpapers.
Romanticize drinking water with chic glasses or infused flavors.
Reward yourself for small wins—progress deserves celebration.