24 lessons at 24 | Part 1 ✨

heluu zesties 🍋

Hope yall aree doing great, the week is ending :3

Here's alll my life lessons based on my experience in life so far~

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1. Friendships end sometimes as you grow out of each other's values and expectations.

But it happens and it is okay to let them go if they drain you more than make you feel like you can be yourself

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2. It’s okay to put yourself first, stop pleasing people and shrink yourself to fit.

Who will look after you if you don’t?

Why do you want to be with people that don't value who you are?

Self-respect!!!

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3. Think about who you want to grow into start acting like them, make new habits, get rid of bad habits

Write it down~

Read the book: Design your life - by Bill Burnett (Author), Dave Evans (Author)

Or

Listen to this podcast: 5 Steps to Designing Your Life by The Mindset Mentor

Get Crystal clear on what you actually want in your life

What does success means to you?

What does my ideal day look like etc.

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4. Nothing lasts forever

Relationships can change

People can change

Things might spoil after a long time

Sooo try to detach from the material world

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5. You cannot control others but you can control your own actions

Its a mindset thing, why get so angry over someone that isn’t worth it?

What about you take that anger and transform it into productive or creative energy? Clean your space, paint, go workout

When you work on yourself you feel so much better compared to letting yours emotions get the best of you

Ofc its okay to be angry and let the feeling pass but don’t do things that you might regret

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6. If you keep putting others first, you will lose yourself

Been there done that, its never worth it, they just take you for granted more because you showed them that you have no self respect and they don’t have to respect you either, just walk away if that person isn’t willing to talk things through with you. 

As the phrase goes, you can’t reason with a fool.

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End of part 1 :D

I will upload part 2 next week.

Hope its somewhat useful but tbh I wrote this for self reflection too.

#GirlTalk #girlgrowth #lifelesson #MyPOV

2025/8/4 Edited to

... Read moreOne lesson I've found vital is how reflecting deeply on life's challenges has helped me forgive others and myself more easily. Allowing space for forgiveness really lightens emotional burdens and moves personal growth forward. Another insight is that self-analysis isn't just about identifying flaws but understanding your evolving values and priorities. This reflection creates clarity on who you want to become, which motivates positive habit changes and thoughtful life design. I've noticed that adults who regularly reflect on their experiences tend to have a stronger ability to adapt and build resilience. This means growth often comes from accepting change rather than resisting it. If you’ve gone through growth experiences that profoundly impacted you, make some time to journal or discuss them with trusted friends. Sharing stories not only deepens your understanding of yourself but also fosters empathy and connection. Lastly, patience with yourself during these reflections is key. It’s okay to feel uncomfortable or uncertain as you learn — that’s part of the process. Embrace these moments as opportunities to grow and forgive, both yourself and others, on your journey.

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