It doesnt have to be church or religion.
But find something you genuinely believe in and let it shape you.
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Updated 6 years ago,February 4, 2019
Before you settle down, figure yourself out.
Carina König
Learn what you like, what you dont like, what matters.
Make mistakes and fall in love.
Get lost, get annoyed, and get your shit together.
No one said it was going to be perfect or easy, but youll thank yourself down the road.
1.Go on a road trip on your own.
2.Learn how to drive manual.
Yes, its terrifying.
3.Learn to appreciate relationships, even if they arent meant to be.
Not everyone that comes into your life is going to stay.
4.Buy a random book from the bookstore and read the whole thing, regardless of what its about.
5.Learn to cook one family recipe perfectly.
Whatever that thing is thats holding you back and ruining your shine…let it go.
7.Go an entire week without your cell phone.
And dont be dramatic.Its not that bad.
8.Plan a dream vacation for you and your closest friends.
Spend the time bathing in the bliss of true friendship and great weather.
9.Visit a nudist beach.
10.Rescue an animal (any animal) from the shelter and make them your best friend.
Shelters have way more than just dogs.
11.Spend a weekend with your parents and remind them you love them.
Theyre the reason you are who you are.
12.Help your best friend plan their wedding.
13.Skinny dipping is fun do it at least once.
Go on a retreat if you’ve got the option to.
You have no idea how much this will help ground you.
16.Go on a wine tour and get a little tipsy.
Flirt with the tour guide if you want.
17.Train for something… A marathon, triathlon, long distance swim whatever.
18.Save money for something youve always wanted and treat yourself.
Even if its an entire paycheck…
19.Spend an entire weekend in your pjs watching movies.
20.Learn to mix the perfect drink.
Then invite your closest friends over to show off your skills.
21.Buy someone else a drink at the bar just because youre nice.
But youre that much stronger on the other side.
23.Figure out your finances.
24.Live on your own.
25.Break a bad habit.
26.Have a summer fling.
Nothing serious but something fun.
27.Re-read a high school reading list.
Chances are youll appreciate it more when youre not being forced to read it.
28.Learn what you like in bed.
Sex is WAY too important for it to be mediocre.
29.Drive a sports car.
30.Make mistakes and own up to them.
31.Do your best to learn a new language.
You dont have to be perfect at it, but at least you tried.
32.Go see a movie, alone.
34.Do something you hate.
Not something you dislike, something you hate.
Have an open mind and see if you could change your perspective.
35.Remove negativity from your life.
Whether thats people, things, habits, or places.
Do what you gotta do to be surrounded by positivity.
36.Have a night out with friends that ends with drunken giggles and cuddles.
38.Grow your own food.
39.Take care of your body.
That means your skin, your hair, your teeth, your belly everything.
40.Learn how to listen.
It doesnt have to be church or religion.
But find something you genuinely believe in and let it shape you.
42.Go on a blind date.
43.Figure out how to keep a clean house.
No one should be living in a pig pen.
44.Hold your best friend when theyre heartbroken.
45.Learn to enjoy solitude.
46.Becomecomfortable in your own skin.
Youre too young and too beautiful to waste your time feeling insecure.
47.Book a one-way flight and figure it out when you get there.
Your skin is precious.
49.Spend more time outside.
50.Swim in the ocean.
Doesnt matter which one.
But at least one of them.
51.Do something you thought youd never do.
(Like skydiving…)
52.Get a tattoo that will always make you smile.
Youllreallyappreciate this when your pants need hemming and you dont have time to take them to your grandma.
Not everything is going to show up right when it feels like it should.
55.Discover what your favorite wine is.
This will take time, but it will be fun.
Learn how to show true appreciation, both verbally and by your actions.
57.Somewhat establish your career.
58.Decorate your dream place.
Whether its your first home or a small apartment, make it a perfect representation of you.
59.Delete some social media.
You dont have to delete everything, but cut ties with the apps that bring you down.
Learn how to show your emotions.
61.Spend a weekend camping.
Everyonesself-care habitswill be different but prioritize them.
Give someone a second chance.
Who knows, it might be the best decision of your life.
