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Wednesday, I turn 24 years old. This
scares me a bit. While I hope to have a
brilliant day and fingers crossed, a lot of well-wishing – life is moving fast.
You never
know what is around the corner but realistically, I have lived out a third of
my life already. That is a disturbing
thought to have!
24 is not a
special age – especially if you have a lack of money, no relationship, no paid
job and have a life that in direction terms, feels like a stalled Formula One
motor racing car.
Negative
thoughts aside, I have learnt a lot from the past 23 years and that is a lot of
life experiences.
Many
scenarios have been thrown infront of me and fortunately, I have managed to
conquer many hurdles flung at me.
Here are 10
things I have learnt from this life of mine, which is hurtling quicker than a
normal commuting train from Milton Keynes to London Euston.
1. Don’t be greedy – When it comes to presents,
appreciate what they are now with age.
Some might not be exciting but it is the thought that counts (except if
it is another pair of smelly socks!) Presents are lovely to have but occasions like
birthdays and Christmas mean more nowadays than just gifts.
2. Be healthy – Although I don’t have the
healthiest diet on the planet and my eating habits are so different to many out
there, I try to look after myself. I do
drink but only occasionally and very rarely will I let that get out of
control. I don’t smoke, I don’t take
drugs and I exercise regularly. The days
of being a fat couch potato are luckily a thing of the past.
3. Being helpful – One of the main qualities I think I
have in life. I always like to try and
help people, especially if they deserve it.
It is nice to do this and hopefully, the person you are helping respects
and values your kindness.
4. Take a step back – Don’t get too intense about life,
what is the point. Okay, you can
disagree with a political viewpoint, a sporting decision or the choice of music
from a fellow human being but the only life you can control is yours, no-one
else.
5. Appreciate what you have – Sure, when we have lots of things,
we would love to have more. However,
appreciate what you have. Most of us
will have some great friends, a wonderful family and if you are lucky, an
appealing relationship. Some of us on a
worldwide scale don’t have this luxury.
6. Always expect the unexpected – Hardly anything ever goes as
planned. Always expect the
unexpected. Life is never easy but then
again, if it was – it would be boring.
7. Don’t complain – Okay, this isn’t easy. Trust me, I complain about things when they
don’t go right but it is best to change your attitude or approach or just don’t
complain.
8. Stress – There is no point in being stressed
because all you do is make things doubly worse or say something that you are
likely to regret. Chill out a little bit
more, approach things in a more relaxed manner.
So, when someone tells you to R-E-L-A-X, take their advice!
9. Have a crush on a celebrity – Let’s face it, we must all idolise
a celebrity – whether that is a pop sensation, a Premier League footballer, an
attractive film star or if you really are bizarre, a political leader. By the age of 24, if you don’t have a dream
crush/love, something is seriously wrong.
10. Work hard – Work hard and the rewards will
come. Sometimes, it is harder than it is
for others but lazy, clumsy people who show no effort won’t go the places you
want to. With a bit of dedication to
your career, you will succeed in some form.
It is just a question of patience.
At the end of
the day, we have to make the most of our life and the opportunities offered,
otherwise what is the point of it all.
Being 24 isn’t
the greatest age to be but it isn’t the end of the world and it could be a
whole lot worse.
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