24 Things I Learned at 24

Say hello to August. It's the season of the Leo's. And guess what? It's my birthday this month, so in dedication to becoming a year older and hopefully wiser, I've decided to list down the most life-changing, mind-boggling and close-to-my-heart words of wisdom and life lessons I've collected through the years of my life. Enjoy!

1. You don’t need a lot of friends to be happy.

2. Create with the universe, not against it. You are a strong, deliberate creator.

3. There is no need to obsess over impressing everyone.

4. Stop comparing yourself to others because it will make you insecure.

5. Try new things. You’ll be surprised what you learn or enjoy.

6. Be grateful for the people that help and support you.

7. When no one is cheering for you, be your own cheerleader.

8. Stay private. Stay humble. Stay low key.

9. Be more private in the things you do so you can focus more on you and not on what others are thinking, asking or saying.

10. Take more pictures if you can and preserve those memories and happy moments.

11. But also, remember to be in the moment. P.S. get off your phone and live.

12. Don’t dwell on your mistakes. Reflect on what you have learned and move on.

13. Achieving dreams will require hard work, perseverance and commitment.

14. The number of followers you have on social media should not define your happiness.

15. Social media should not take over your life.

16. Having clear skin is better than having flawless makeup. Skincare is life!

17. Don’t keep or allow toxic people back in your life.

18. Be kind to others. Treat them the way you want to be treated. You will never know the struggles and experiences someone is going through.

19. Healing takes time so be patient. You can't magically change overnight. This applies to a lot of things: skincare, hair care, diet, mental health, break ups and failures.

20. Work and succeed at your own pace. You don't have to hustle everyday because other people are promoting and doing it. Read #4 again, please.

21. Stop setting your expectations of others so high. If you do, you'll just be disappointed all the time. People aren't perfect so stop imagining they are.

22. Wearing sunscreen everyday is very important. Again, skincare is life!

23. It's okay to be single and happy but it's also okay to be single and sad/lonely. Feel your feelings but don't lose yourself based on not having a relationship.

24. It's just the beginning. You're young, ambitious and strong. You will make it!