Hey guys,
I turned 20 on the 16th of March alhamdulillah (have I dragged out my birthday for long enough yet?). As you can tell by the title of this post, I am going to be imparting some knowledge I have gained from all my 20 years of life. I enjoy these types of videos on YouTube, so I thought it would be fun to do my own but blog-style.
1. Hard work translates to success a lot of the time. But, I have learnt that sometimes you can put in lots of effort and not reach the goal you set and that is OKAY. Perhaps, that thing was not meant for you or it is meant for you but not yet. Your life is a journey, try and enjoy the ride.
2. That leads me on to the second thing I've learnt. Patience is a very important attribute to have in life.
3. Don't stress the small stuff. At the end of the day, if it won't matter in the long term, is it really worth your tears? No, thought so. I've learnt to leave things in the hands of Allah, God. I do what I can and hope for the best.
4. If you love or like someone, tell them. I'm thinking, parents, grandparents, friends, siblings etc. To be honest, I am still working on this.
5. Do not be scared to step out of your comfort zone and try new things. It is hard, of course. But, you would be surprised how much more fun and rewarding your life would be that way.
6. Stop being such a homebody and just go out and have fun. Especially if you are ever feeling down, a dose of banter with friends will help at least a little. Obviously don't overstep your own boundaries but socialising can do a lot more for you than Netflix or your bed. That is coming from introvert so.... Or maybe I'm not an extrovert. That could be another thing I've learnt.
7. Don't 'beg it' with anything or anyone. Not everyone will like you and that is okay. i/e never force friendships, relationships, ponytails... If you do, you're bound to get a headache.
8. Do not let anyone make you feel like crap. I can be meek sometimes, but when it comes to my mental well-being, only I'm allowed to make it worse. But that leads me to my next point.
9. Practice self love consistently until it becomes second nature. It is important to be nice to yourself and the body you were given.
10. For the love of God, go to bed on time.
11. Always wear what makes you feel the most comfortable and good.
12. Twitter is very addictive. I have learnt that, from time to time, I need to stage an intervention for myself and log out/ delete the app.
13. Same as above but about Instagram.
14. Learn how to do your own thing, even if it means having no one there with you. If it is what you are passionate about, that should be enough.
15. There is rice at home.
16. What you think is a lot of money before the age of like 18, is really not that much money at all.
17. As demonstrated by the mess that is Brexit, avoid leaving things to the last minute. Let's be honest, I'm going to need a miracle to completely get rid of my procrastination tendencies but all you can do is try your best. Repeat after me: "Procrastination IS A SIN!".
18. Self reflection is very important. I have my course to thank for this. (You didn't think I was going to make a blog post without referring to the fact that I'm a medical student did you?) A huge part of being a medical student and future doctor is being able to reflect effectively on your personal growth, scenarios you find yourself in and your interactions with others.
19. It seems like the more outgoing you are, the more likely you are to do well in life.
20. You are not running out of time, or behind. Not everyone can be a billionaire by the age of 20 nor do they need to be. Stop comparing yourself to celebrities.
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