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…Musings
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\"M\"This is a list of random things that I’ve learned the hard way, aka: Things We Should Learn When We’re Young, but No One Teaches Us. They are in no particular order… just what popped out of my head.<\/p>\n

(And this particular post has actually been floating around partially written for a few days, so I can easily get caught up on the challenge.) (Assuming I don’t read it 10,000 times and keep changing things.) (Cuz I do that.) (Part of my charm.)<\/p>\n

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  1. If you think you need mental therapy, you probably do. Go get it. There’s no shame in getting help.<\/li>\n
  2. Don’t be afraid to say ‘I love you’.<\/li>\n
  3. Save a little bit of money when you have a little. Save a lot when you have a lot. You’ll need it later, more than you need it now.<\/li>\n
  4. Sending just $20 a month to your mortgage payment can reduce how much interest you pay over time.<\/li>\n
  5. Even if you think you can’t, you probably can.<\/li>\n
  6. If you think you can’t, you probably can’t.<\/li>\n
  7. You think you’ll remember important things. You won’t. Keep a journal, even if it’s simple, with important dates, as well as your address and work history.<\/li>\n
  8. Thinking positive doesn’t always work. Sometimes you need professional help.<\/li>\n
  9. Ask for help.<\/li>\n
  10. Give when, what you can. Even small amounts can make a difference.<\/li>\n
  11. Learn to say no.<\/li>\n
  12. You don’t have to take the first job that’s offered to you.<\/li>\n
  13. You don’t have to take the second one, either.<\/li>\n
  14. Money isn’t everything.<\/li>\n
  15. Money helps.<\/li>\n
  16. Be true to yourself.<\/li>\n
  17. Listen to your gut.<\/li>\n
  18. Love yourself.<\/li>\n
  19. Pay off your credit card, every month.<\/li>\n
  20. If you are late accidentally (and rarely) late on a bill, and they charge you a late fee, call and ask if they’ll remove it. You never know.<\/li>\n
  21. You never know unless you ask.<\/li>\n
  22. If someone says no, thank them graciously for considering it.<\/li>\n
  23. Don’t live beyond your means.<\/li>\n
  24. Shop thrift stores. It’s a bargain and a treasure hunt and comedy show, all in one.<\/li>\n
  25. Stop and smell the flowers. No, really. Smell them.<\/li>\n
  26. Don’t be afraid to do whatever it is you’re dreaming of.<\/li>\n
  27. Forgiveness isn’t always as difficult as it seems.<\/li>\n
  28. Forgiving doesn’t mean “forgetting”.<\/li>\n
  29. You don’t have to do everything your doctor tells you to.<\/li>\n
  30. It’s never too late.<\/li>\n
  31. Laugh.<\/li>\n
  32. Tell the people who are important to you that they are.<\/li>\n
  33. Life can change in an instance.<\/li>\n
  34. You are not special. You are no more special than anyone else, but everyone is special.<\/li>\n
  35. The universe brings you the people you need when<\/em> you need them. The universe can also take people away.<\/li>\n
  36. Letting go is extremely difficult.<\/li>\n
  37. If you don’t feel comfortable doing something, you don’t have to.<\/li>\n
  38. But sometimes, you have to do things you don’t want to because it’s the right thing to do.<\/li>\n
  39. Always do the right thing. Not the easiest thing. Not the cheapest thing. The right thing.<\/li>\n
  40. The vast majority of my regrets are for things I didn’t do.<\/li>\n
  41. Live without regrets.<\/li>\n
  42. “You get what you pay for” is not always true.<\/li>\n
  43. It’s okay to splurge on yourself every once in a while.<\/li>\n
  44. People are far more complex than they seem.<\/li>\n
  45. This, too, shall pass.<\/li>\n
  46. Don’t email your resume from your current job email.<\/li>\n
  47. If your cover letter says you can do something, make sure it’s reflected in your resume.<\/li>\n
  48. Don’t just stop taking your meds, whatever they are.<\/li>\n
  49. Love is not<\/em> actually *all* you need. You also need trust, understanding, and a commitment to work through the hard times.<\/li>\n
  50. We all die in the end.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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