26 Things To Know Before Turning 26

1. No one is you and that makes you magical
2. Don't think twice about saying "I love you"
3. One of the best things you can give yourself is grace
4. It's your life, live it the way you want to
5. When one door closes, chances are something even better is coming to you
6. Nothing is a failure if you try and give your all
7. Plans keep me organized but spontaneity makes life fun
8. Some people are so poor, all they have is money
9. I'm in competition with no one but myself
10. Your health > anything else
11. Speak your mind. Don't look back and say "I wish..."
12. Invest in staple items for your wardrobe
13. Your body wasn't built as a productivity machine
14. Always listen to your gut
15. The lemon honey drink is one of the best drinks!
16. Take a trip to pause, refresh and reset
17. Let your curiosity grow and open to new possibilities
18. You are on your own timeline 
19. A drive in the car is totally wasted if you don't sing!
20. Life is all about learning as you go
21. Write things down, on a piece of paper instead of that small screen you carry 24/7
22. "You can be the ripest, juiciest peach in the world, and there's still gonna be somebody who hates peaches"
23. Don't hold onto expired condiments
24. To be honest, personalities are not permanent
25. Enjoy solitude, don't rely on anybody, and learn to like your own company
26. You will get over your 'rainy days' and buckle up for your best chapter yet

Eeeekk, I just turned 26!! I still feel like I'm 19 years old. And that was 7 years ago. MADNESS.

In what feels like the blink of an eye, the number 25 has become 26. I know it's only a year apart and it would seem that a year wouldn't make much of a difference, but hey, a year can pack an ample amount of experiences and lessons of a lifetime. Everybody goes through different phases in life and we learn numerous things as we go through it. 

Turning 26 definitely comes with greater expectations to have it all figured out. How about no thanks? Just kidding. Despite all the pressures that growing older comes with, I try to convince myself that there's a silver lining to this and focus on growing and reflecting as much as possible. We still have a long way to go, but she's progressing! I will continue tapping into a better version of myself, be more confident about being my own boss, try various things, and always celebrate small wins.

25 was a wild ride, but I'm excited to see what 26 brings.

Anyway, I know it's been a long post, a long list of things to know before turning 26. If you read all the way down here, thank you for bearing with me. I hope that it resonates with you and makes you think and gain some good insights from it. If you have other things to add to the list, let me know in the comments. We could all do with a little piece of life advice sometimes. 

Also read: 25 Things To Know Before Turning 25 | 24 Things To Know Before Turning 24

So with that... here's to 26! Live a great life, loves ♡