Hello 28 y/o club. I am in. Blessed to see another year. I still have so much to learn. And here are 28 lessons I’ve learned by 28:

1. Always take the high road. Always choose to have uncomfortable conversations. It’s not always easy to handle the truth but you will sleep better.
2. It’s not your income that makes you rich, it’s your spending habits.
3. Skincare first, make-up second. I never leave the house without wearing sunscreen and never go to bed without applying moisturizing & dental routine. Your skin will thank you later.
4. Learn to take care of your health, not just physical health but also mental health & spiritual health.
5. It’s not about what you want, it’s about what you are willing to sacrifice to get what you want.
6. Quit when you are done not when you’re tired.
7. Don’t take your friends & family for granted. DON’T.
8. There is more to life than being happy.
9. When you hit rock bottom, the only way is to go up.
10. Don’t operate on motivation, build discipline & habits.
11. Knowing what NOT to do is just as important as what to do.
12. No feeling is final.
13. You are not that special but it’s okay.
14. You are not the product of your environment. You are the product of your choices.
15. The world owes you nothing.
16. “You gotta be mature enough to understand that you have some toxic traits too. It’s not always the other person.”
17. Invest in yourself, educate yourself. That’s the best investment.
18. Journal does help. Writing down what you think and what makes you feel grateful can help to heal.
19. It’s not anyone’s responsibility to make you happy. It’s yours.
20. Street smart & Academic intelligence are not enemies, you need both, experience ft knowledge is my favorite combo.
21. Not everyone likes you but not everyone matters.
22. Whatever happens, life goes on.
23. Don’t underestimate the power of a great playlist.
24. “Sexiness isn’t about being naked. A girl can be just as sexy without showing some skin. Sexy is having brains, knowing how to carry herself, and still being a badass.”
25. A good mood can be sponsored by coffee.
26. It is what it is.
27. You can still miss someone and wish them the best & don’t want them back. Respect yourself.
28. Life doesn’t give you what you ask for. It gives you what you need to develop to get what you asked for.