What I Learned In 2021
2021 has been a funny old year, hasn’t it? It didn’t go to plan for many of us whether it’s rescheduling events and plans, classes moving online and numerous COVID tests, or being unable to see family members.
Mental health is always important, so take care of yourself.
You really miss going to concerts and just enjoying the moment of oblivion.
What you think about yourself matters more than what other people think of you.
If you don’t put yourself out there, when will you?
Your writing matters. Your creativity matters.
Self-care isn’t selfish. It is a priority, not a privilege
You don’t need to make New Year's resolutions, let’s face it we don’t stick to them.
Allow yourself to blossom and nurture yourself
You are more resilient than you give yourself credit for.
You can be both optimistic and realistic
You are always learning, the learning never stops
There are some things you just can not change.
Always better yourself
You don’t need permission to be you
Learning to love yourself comes with time and that is ok
Everyone has a different timestamp, we don’t need to rush on doing everything.
Life is precious
You are more than good enough.
You can find joy in the simple things
Be you, unapologetically.
Always choose yourself.
Give yourself permission to be ‘selfish’
Always stand up for what you believe in
It is ok not to be positive all the time
You don’t have to tolerate situations that make you unhappy
Prioritize having a ‘blank space’ in your calendar, we all need to take time to ourselves from time to time.
You can enjoy being alone and still feel lonely.
If it brings you joy, do it anyway
And if it scares you, take the risk.
Celebrate the little wins because they matter just as much as the biggest ones.
What have you learned in 2021? And what are you taking into 2022? I hope the new year is kinder to us all and look after yourselves.
Love, Simone
xoxo