27 Things I Learned by 27

Below you’ll find 27 things I learned by 27. The list goes on and on, but these just stick.

  1. Focus on the step in front of you, and not the whole staircase.

  2. Start a side hustle. Investing time in a side hustle can help you achieve your financial goals. 

  3. Learn to meditate. And "namaste" your way to a better life.

  4. Forgive yourself. If you’ve made a huge mistake in your life, don’t let it define you.

  5. Time is money. Book the house keeper!

  6. Pay off your credit card debt. The feeling will be priceless.

  7. Ask for a pay raise.

  8. Have a savings. Because having financial freedom is so, so important. (Also money can buy you fun things like holidays and cars and doggos.)

  9. Start and finish an educational course. Whether it's finally finishing your degree, or upskilling yourself in something like coding.

  10. Develop your political opinion. Your political opinion matters more than ever. Educating yourself about what you believe in and what you stand for is necessary. 

  11. Go skinny dipping.

  12. Send snail mail. Taking the time to write letters to the ones you love gives you a chance to tell them how you feel. 

  13. Donate your old things. Donating old clothes and goods when you no longer need them gives your space a refresh. 

  14. Learn about credit. Now is the time to really learn about the credit system and how to build credit. 

  15. Live alone.Living alone lets you really learn who you are for the first time. 

  16. Learn your family history. Now is the time to talk to your parents and grandparents about their stories.

  17. Be Fancy. Why not book into a five-star restaurant and give it a try?

  18. Learn how to budget. Learning how to budget is key for keeping your finances in a healthy state.

  19. Leave the toxic relationship.

  20. Don’t let anyone rush your timeline.

  21. Marriage, Parenthood or a job do not define YOU!

  22. Get a dog. Just trust me on this one.

  23. Know your worth.

  24. Self love isn’t selfish, It’s important.

  25. If it doesn’t challenge you, it won’t change you.

  26. This too shall pass.

  27. You are amazing, own that shit!

Here’s to a NEW AGE.

Here’s to 27 years around the sun.

adriana cicero