What I've learned as a graduate

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What I've learned as a graduate

The idea of life after graduation reminds me of the ending of a fairy tale. We assume it will be a “happily ever after” scenario. I think of it more as the beginning of the story. Where the characters go through trial and error, meet setbacks, and have to find their inner strength and power through to defeat the villain.

It is not so simple as going from graduation to a few weeks of job hunting to landing your first job. While it’s been difficult for me to find my footing, I can honestly say it’s still been a new learning experience for me.

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Life lessons I learned in my 20s (pt. 2)

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Life lessons I learned in my 20s (pt. 2)

I am growing up, and that means I am open to more learning opportunities with each year that passes.

One thing I am starting to learn is that you will always be confronted by situations, circumstances, and events that will try to discourage you and leave you disheartened.

When that happens, it is so important to listen to your positive inner voice and reflect on the matter in a way that empowers you, instead of leaving you broken.

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Life Lessons I learned in my 20s

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Life Lessons I learned in my 20s

As you learn new skills, find new resources, and gain new experiences it is easy to feel regret for not knowing these things earlier in life. I’m still young and yet there are times when I reflect on the behaviours and perspectives I had as a teenager.

I think about all the things I wish I could tell my younger self so that she could be more prepared for adulthood. Learning from mistakes and growing as an individual is how you become a better person; the best version of yourself that you can be.

Because of that, it is incredibly important not to feel regret for learning things later in life than expected.

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