In this video, I’m sharing 22 things I learned at 22—aka the little (and big) lessons that hit me in relationships, friendships, anxiety, post-grad life, and learning how to be a teacher. I talk about how relationships are messier than I expected, and how friendships really do ebb and flow when you’re all in different seasons. I also get into the difference between something that can explain behavior vs. excuse it, and how a lot of my “sad/angry/anxious” moments are actually me craving connection—so I try to seek that instead of spiraling. I also share what I’ve learned about adulthood: your body changes, perfectionism can keep you stuck, and worrying doesn’t actually change the outcome. Post-grad life can be lonely (like… surprisingly lonely), and friend groups aren’t always the dream we think they’ll be. On the teaching side, I talk about helping kids build autonomy and the reminder I need constantly: I’m their teacher, not their friend. Overall, this is a cozy, reflective reset—letting go of grudges, choosing peace over revenge, focusing on relationships, and remembering: people like you, and nobody’s mad at you.