Things I Wish I Knew Early On
Iâm entering my junior year of college and have been creating a list of things I wish I knew earlier than now, like back in middle school or high school. Learn from me with these things, and feel free to add-on whatever you think fits!
Buy Victoriaâs Secret underwear and bras. The quality is way better than anything else and definitely worth the money.
Go to the movies by yourself. It may seem weird at first but it really isnât. Plus you donât talk anyway. Treat yo self.
Begin saving money early on. Save it all up. Travel with the savings.
Donât waste all your money on cheap clothes. Donât solely shop at stores like H&M and Forever 21. Get the latest trends from there and thatâs it.
Spend more money for higher quality clothes. Especially for jeans. But donât buy $200 jeans. $50-$100 is plenty.
Work hard. Get a job. Even if itâs crappy. The experience (and money) is important.
Study hard. Even if it sucks. I regret not trying harder in high school and am pushing myself more now in college (thus this studyblr). Learn all the things.
Simple basic items for clothes look cleaner and are easier. Donât wear tons of patterns.
Buy yourself a flannel. A good, soft one too. Flannels are amazing.
If someone doesnât make you feel good about yourself, donât spend time with them. Itâs not worth it.
Donât keep tons of knick knacks. You donât need them.
Keep a decorative box and put small memories in them each time you do things. Ticket stubs, wrist bands, fliers. Then when itâs full, go through it and enjoy all the memories. Then, throw them out after and start over.
You donât owe anyone anything. No explanations. No apologies. (Except maybe your family). When you choose to give them those things, it will mean more because you will actually mean it and want to mend your relationship.
Watch the sunset. Itâs fucking beautiful.
If you are not comfortable, donât do it. Leave the situation.
Learn the balance between school, work, social, and personal lives. Put equal time into all four. Even your personal life.
You are your own best friend and will have your own back, so spend time with yourself. Treat yourself (but not too often) and enjoy your own company.
Talk to yourself. It is good to be able to have a conversation with yourself and think things through fully.
Sometimes you have to be impulsive. It takes just three seconds of spontaneity to get yourself out of your comfort zone. Sometimes this means making new friends or overcoming a fear.
Life will tear you down sometimes. It is okay to cry. But just remember, when you hit rock-bottom, thereâs only up from there.