18 Things I Have Learnt In 18 Years of My Life (Part 1)

Everyone loves learning new life lessons as advice and self-development can inspire one to become the best version of themselves. Self-improvement can allow you to learn more about yourself so that you can live a more fulfilling life and learn from every experience that you have.

Alhamdulillah, I turned 18 years old on 19th July 2023. I honestly felt cool and like a grown-up with my responsibilities, which was very exciting! I am genuinely so grateful to Allah for being able to witness these eighteen years on this planet and I also want to share some of the wisdom that I learned in these eighteen years with you all!

So, in this article, I will share 6 of the 18 life lessons that I learned in 18 years of my life. These life lessons are based on self-development, self-love and becoming the best version of yourself. I hope that you benefit from this article, and let’s get started!

Everything works out in the end

It is guaranteed that everything works out in the end. Proof? Think back to a situation where you had a huge problem that made you feel nervous, anxious or worried. Does that problem still exist? Probably not. Even if that problem exists, you learnt how to deal with it or you learned something new. I believe that everything will work out, whatever I am going through. Just keep doing what makes you happy long term.

Emotions are a part of the human experience.

So many people go through life suppressing or escaping from their emotions. But emotions are a part of the human experience! Being sad or overjoyed are both completely valid emotions. But just remember that you can love and accept these emotions and not follow them. That is because emotional problems cannot be fixed with logic. Every emotion will pass eventually, whether it is happiness or anger. You can also tell yourself that ‘this emotion is very real, but it may not be true,’ to ensure that you don’t let your emotions affect you negatively or cause you to take actions that harm you down the line.

Boundaries. Boundaries. Boundaries.

One of the most powerful things I have personally learnt in my life is the importance of boundaries. Boundaries are knowing the line so no one can get too close to you. I am sacred and therefore, no one deserves to get in my space unless I allow it. That is where boundaries come in because I know my worth and I won’t let anyone walk all over me. You need to think this highly of yourself because the truth is people do whatever they want because of themselves, but you have the power to put up with only what you want. I always embody my boundaries and values regardless of the situation.

Friends come into your life for a reason and usually for a season

I have had my fair share of friendships in my life, where there have been friends who have taught me valuable lessons. I strongly believe that you are the average of the 5 people you stay with so you have the choice of who you will let these five people be. If you cannot find those five people, it is better to be alone because your energy is precious. It is okay and best for you to let go of people who are not aligned with your energy. Check out how to be happy alone here.

No matter what you do, there will always be someone who loves you and also someone who hates you.

This can be a comforting but also a harsh statement to read at the same time. But the good news is that you have control. You can choose to be that someone for you who loves you and live your life from a place of getting up again and again or you can choose to be clouded in negative thoughts. Regardless, people can trigger you but don’t be controlled by them. You have the power to choose to speak to yourself in a way that will make you happy long term.

When it comes to others, there will always be some people who love you and some people who hate you, and that is based on their beliefs and their versions of their stories. As long as you are doing what makes you happy long term and remembering your purpose on this Earth, you are doing just fine.

Allah is sufficient for everyone.

Allah is truly sufficient for everyone. He is the only one you need. You can never be disappointed if you truly trust Allah, remember that He is always there for you and that He is the best of planners. He is the one who has kept you alive up till this point. Saying the statement ‘Hasbiyallahu la ilaha illalah’ brings me a lot of peace and ease. Remember, trust in yourself by working hard and also trust in Allah that He has your back.

That was the first part of six of the eighteen lessons I learnt in eighteen years of my life. I hope that this article benefitted you in any way. Please share this article with others, because what you share with the world comes back around to you!

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