20 Things I Learned In High School

Graduation is only a little while away, and along with that comes a feeling of reflection and excitement for the future. I have been through a lot during these last few years. Here are 20 things I learned during my four years of high school, 5 for each year!

Freshman Year

Freshman year was a year of new beginnings for me. I had just moved to Bolivar from the slightly smaller town of Stockton Missouri. Here are five things I learned Freshman year!

1. Try to make friends right off the bat, they might stick with you the rest of your life!

2. Don't daydream your life away, you'll regret the things you missed!

3. Taking care of your physical health is important, but so is your mental health!

4. Maintaining friendships is hard but worth it, don't lose those friends from Stockton!

5. Freshman year's grades are just as important as your senior year's grades!

Sophomore Year

Sophomore year was a year of recovery! This was the year when I was at my lowest point, I spent a lot of time getting out of that hole. Here are five lessons I learned from Sophomore year.

1. Breakups are sometimes for the best, even if they suck.

2. It is okay to get help! If you think you need help, reach out!

3. People love you, even if it is hard to see sometimes.

4. Learn healthy coping mechanisms, they will last you a lifetime.

5. Teachers will understand if you need special accommodations for a little while. Take time to recover!

Junior Year

Junior year was a year of learning to love! Whether it was myself or others, it was overall a very happy year. Here are five things I learned Junior year.

1. Sometimes you can find love in the most unexpected places.

2. Love is a two way street, you must pursue just as hard as they do.

3. If you have inspiration, CREATE SOMETHING! It won't always be there.

4. Learn to create in more ways than just painting, it will benefit you greatly!

5. Animating is worth it. Take all the time you can to learn to animate!

Senior Year

Senior year has been my favorite year yet. Not everything has been perfect, but I have learned so much from everyone and everything. Here are five things I have learned Senior year.

1. Go to as many events as you can and stay for a while, even if you're not the most comfortable!

2. Smile more. People will smile back and it will make you so happy!

3. Love others without inhibition!

4. Don't let anyone hurt you. Cut toxic people out of your life!

5. Keep growing, learning, and living. Never give up!

Overall, I have learned so much from these last four years. I'm going to miss high school a lot, but I know I will have so much fun at college! As always, thanks for reading, and don't forget to subscribe to my newsletter - Lindsey's Laughs! Have a great day!