Things I’ve learnt throughout my life

I’ve created a list of 40 things that I’ve learnt in the past 19 years and thought I’d share it with you.

1. Soap and cold water will be your best friend when you get your period

2. Heat protectant is a thing for a reason and should be used every time heat is applied to your hair

3. Moisturising your body is just as important as moisturising your face

4. You can’t eat a load of junk food and not expect to put weight on

5. Don’t change to impress another person

6. Just because you have money in your bank account doesn’t mean you have to spend it

7. Not having internet isn’t the end of the world

8. Hair stripper leaves your hair smelling like egg for about a week

9. Your parents aren’t right about everything

10. Work out isn’t as bad as you think it is

11. It’s okay to say no to something

12. It’s okay to say yes to something

13. It’s okay to cut people off if they aren’t good for you

14. Secondary school & college don’t last forever

15. Blackout curtains are the best thing for getting rid of the sun

16. Spray on Sunscreen is brilliant

17. Opening bottles with your teeth is a bad idea

18. If you find the right one, birth control will be your best friend at that time of the month

19. If you need glasses wear them, you’ll thank yourself later

20. There is nothing wrong with give your parents a hug in your teenage years (or any years)

21. You don’t have to drink 2 litres of water a day if you can’t manage it

22. Don’t believe everything you read, especially if it’s on the internet

23. Being in love is a beautiful thing

24. Holding a grudge really isn’t worth it

25. Family is important

26. “Organised mess” is still mess

27. Your parents only want the best for you

28. Even though you have a job, your parents will won’t want you to get them things at birthdays & Christmas. They also think you spending more than £5 on them is too much

29. In summer black clothing is not your friend

30. Freshly bathed dogs are fluffy

31. Just because you can’t see your friends all the time doesn’t mean they aren’t there for you when you need them

32. Painting nails isn’t as easy as it looks

33. Ikea will become one of you favourite home stores

34. Mini golf is great

35. The dentist can tell if you haven’t flossed so doing it for the first time the night before doesn’t fool anyone

36. You care about somethings so much more than you should

37. It’s okay to treat yourself & other people

38. You’ll lose like 20 friends after high school

39. Double texting is okay

40. You’ll lose about 200 strands of hair a day, it’s probably normal and you aren’t going bald

What things have you learnt? Let me know down in the comments

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Rebecca x

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