Twenty six at 26

Five years ago I wrote a post called '21 things I have learnt since turning 21'

Well a lot can happen in five years my darlings. Here are my twenty six at 26.

 

1. Chill the f out (also one of my resolutions)

2. So you are in your mid 20's? You still have time

3. Your work/life balance will make or break you

4. Your closest circle will shrink 

5. Negative energy? Walk away 

6. Stand your ground

7. Sign off

8. Placing pressure on yourself will never get you any further

9. Those who matter will stay

10. Be unapologetic, your opinion counts 

11. People need you, but you also need them 

12. As Blair Waldorf once said be part of the none judging breakfast club 

13. Never measure yourself against other people

14. Social media is an amazing platform for discussion but you also need to detox 

15. Failure? Don't worry, there is always a next time- and you will kill it.

16. It's ok to be married or have kids, but it is also ok to not be

17. Your gut feeling will not let you down 

18. Take a risk, we don't do boring

19. Your contribution to change in the world is monumental

20. Do the things that make you feel fulfilled 

21. Being grateful is a testament to who you are

22. Drama? Stay away

23. Make time for the things you love 

24. Never underestimate your capability 

25. You have an impact on others, you can influence in the greatest way

26. Consider the things and the actions that make you believe make you happy and strive for them

Here is to the next five. 

All my love,

Tashaa xo

You didn't go through that for nothing

Hi darlings,
It has been a while so I just thought it was time to check in.
I have spent my last few months working and playing. My goal this year was to chill the f**k out and we just about reached it. Things are a little heavy at the minute with a heavy workload and a hectic lifestyle but I am doing ok and I hope you are to.

The key to pulling myself together these last few months has been keeping myself busy. When I don't spend my days working I keep them as full as possible from morning to evening. Whilst this all sounds great over the past few weeks it has impacted my health slightly forcing me to take a day or two of cancelled plans and relax.

I am so lucky to be surrounded by the greatest support system when the going gets tough. Those closest to me have helped me through some of the hardest times and reminded me exactly what I am capable of.

My last post was about my goals for this coming year and now is the first time I have really looked back and found the time to check in ... not to mention the first opportunity I have given myself some 'me' time to write. I am unconsciously slowly working my way through my list (although I am still working on the nap less and eating healthier part).

Here is your reminder that it is crucial that you check in with your own mental health and ask yourself, 'am I doing ok?'. When the answer isn't as it should be that's when its time to take action. Everyone knows I am incredibly private person (also one of my goals), but I am gradually finding it easier and easier to talk about how I am doing.

Sometimes life gets you down, but you come back stronger than ever. People might talk about this but very few believe it. Find the things that make you happy and eliminate the energy that does not.

Here is a reminder that you've got this. Its you who creates the person you want to be.

Remember, you glow different when you are doing better.