10 Life Lessons Learnt in 25 Years.

Like everyone on this planet, my life has been full of breath-taking highs, and heart-shattering lows. As my 26^th birthday approaches at the end of this month, I thought I would take the opportunity to think back and tell you some of the main things I've learned while I've been on this floating rock we call home.

1.     You can. Whatever it is, you can. You’ve survived loss, life-changing surgery, university, family changes and all types of heartbreak. You’ve got this.

2.     Learn to say yes to what you want to do. Not what you think others want you to do. It’s not worth the effort in the long run if that’s your motivation.

3.     Equally, say no more. Put what matters most at the forefront of any decision. ‘Those who mind don’t matter, and those who matter don’t mind’.

4.     Go with your gut. Any decision you’ve made that goes against that feeling has ended badly. Take the hint.

5.     Family is more important than you give them credit. If 

       the last 4 years has taught you nothing else, it’s taught 

       you that.

6.     Put Greg first. He is the man you will build your life with and possibly one day a tribe of your own. If the metaphorical house is burning down, grab him and don’t let go. And trust that he won’t either. He’s proved that so far.

7.     Travel is more important than things. Experiences are more valuable than anything you buy.

8.      Everything in moderation. Quit the extreme all-or-nothing approach. It’s

      never worked out, and it never will. Slow and steady wins the race.

9.     Your mum is superwoman. Never take 

       her for granted.

10. Eat the damn chocolate, just less of it.

I hope you enjoyed that (mainly) light-hearted segment of my brain. What are your top 10 lessons in your life?