24 Things I’ve Learned + Want to Accomplish at 24
Happy Birthday to me! That’s right — today is my birthday, September 6th, and I’ve turned 24! In honor of being a new age and starting this next year of my life, I thought it would be fitting to share 24 things I’ve learned and 24 things I want to accomplish at 24. I think reflection and goal-setting is incredibly beneficial, so why not share it here with you all?!
24 Things I’ve Learned at 24
- There isn’t one, right, set path of doing things. Don’t be afraid to blaze trails and do things in a way that seems backward or unconventional.
- Dreams take time — don’t lose hope.
- Your 20s are your hustle years, that’s for sure.
- You’re not going to mesh with everyone you meet and that’s okay.
- You define your success. No one else can.
- Not everyone is a good communicator, and a lack of response doesn’t mean dislike.
- You have to do things that scare you. That’s life and that’s how you grow.
- Timing is important and is not always under your control.
- You’re doing better than you think you are — give yourself more credit.
- Relationships of all kinds are incredibly valuable and should never be taken for granted.
- You can have it all, but likely not all at once.
- You must let go of things that no longer serve you or make you happy.
- Your time is valuable.
- Your work is also valuable, even if you don’t recognize it.
- Prioritize the things/people that make you happiest.
- Sometimes people deserve the benefit of the doubt, and sometimes they don’t.
- Never be afraid to ask for what you want.
- Change is healthy and can be necessary — don’t associate it with giving up.
- You get what you work for, and sometimes you don’t. Don’t downplay your efforts.
- Allow yourself to take breaks, guilt free. You deserve it.
- Always prioritize checking in on others.
- No one notices your “flaws” and weak areas as much (if at all!) as you do.
- What you say is equally as important as what you don’t say.
- Every day is a new chance to be a better version of yourself.
24 Things I Want to Accomplish at 24
- Go legitimate house hunting and make steps to (hopefully) buy or rent our first home.
- Do something I’m scared of and didn’t think I could do, but have always wanted to.
- Make Bone & Bloom and Bruster & Co flourish (more info on this is coming soon).
- Take better care of my body — I’m the worst at drinking water and eating full, scheduled meals.
- Get back on a regular cleaning routine — this seems silly, but is essential for the organized person that I am!
- Be present more by learning to unplug and not work so much.
- Be more confident — I’ve grown so much in this area, but I want to continue to get better!
- Complete a minimum of two brand collaborations per month for the entire year.
- Take at least one class or workshop.
- Learn new skills, like calligraphy or furthering my coding knowledge.
- Grow with Justin individually and as a married couple.
- Give more compliments.
- Connect with more people.
- Read more blogs on a regular basis.
- Smile more.
- Become a better cook and try out more recipes — this one’s for you, Justin! 😉
- Do my hair more often — I get so lazy sometimes and I always feel so much better when I do it!
- Learn to love my full-time career life as much as I love my personal life.
- Appreciate how far I’ve come and always be proud of where I am.
- Want less, cherish more.
- Remember that life doesn’t have to be so planned.
- Value experiences.
- Learn to try (and maybe enjoy) activities I’d normally think I wouldn’t.
- Become more comfortable taking about my successes and accomplishments. It’s not boasting.
What are your biggest goals and lessons within this current age of your life? I encourage you to make lists of your own to reflect back on a year from now. Thank you for reading and I hope you all are having an amazing, productive week!
I support accomplishment number 16.
Haha, it’s a priority! 😉