Twitter user is praised for sharing his honest life lessons as he turns 38 - including the importance of going on holiday in January, always asking for a pay rise and cutting down on alcohol
- A London-based Twitter user shared 38 lessons he's learned throughout his life
- Declan Cashin advises embracing naps and being willing to do activities alone
- Advised people to cut back on drink, holiday in January and not avoid the dentist
- Social media users praised him and revealed how they could relate to the list
A British Twitter user who compiled a series of life lessons in celebration of his birthday, has been praised by social media users for inspiring their own lives.
Declan Cashin who boasts over 28,000 followers on Twitter, sparked a viral conversation about how to make the most of life after posting 38 life lessons to honour his 38th birthday.
Allowing himself to be vulnerable, he told how he struggled with the death of his father earlier this year and revealed the difficulties he's had with relationships.
Fellow social media users were quick to show their support for the thread and wished the curator a happy birthday.
Twitter user Declan Cashin (pictured), compiled a list of life lessons and things he's learned to accept to honour his 38th birthday
The London-based curator received over 700 comments on his list which included advice on mental health and career progression
Declan who has never been in relationship that has lasted longer than three months, told how he struggles to even go on dates
Declan listed a variety of advice, from making the most of opportunities to do activities including visiting the cinema and restaurants alone to managing debt, Declan shared advice that people at any age could relate to.
Speaking about career growth, Declan explained the importance of asking for high salaries during the recruitment process and warned that there's no such thing as a job for life.
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He wrote: 'There's no such thing as a job for life. Or a career for life for that matter.
'When your're offered a new job, always ask for more money than you think is possible. Always. Absolutely always. It's very difficult to get that once you're in the job.
Over 14,000 people liked Declan's list, many revealed they were able to relate to his life lessons despite age differences
'Stop telling yourself you're not good enough or qualified enough for that job in your field. Look at the world around you. Look at the people who are in charge. Trust me you're good enough. You're qualified.'
Sharing advice for mental health, he revealed how it can be beneficial to seek help from a therapist and why you should avoid comparing yourself to others.
'Get a therapist if you can. Everyone. Even if you think you don't need one. Especially if you think you don't need one.
'Comparing yourself to others is a mental health catastrophe. I still do it. But I try to catch myself doing it now.
'I've been on anti-depressants for five years now. Not sure if they're working or not, I don't know anything, really, when it comes to mental health, only that I'm willing to try whatever I can to stay steady and relatively healthy.'
Declan revealed he's grown to appreciate his siblings with age and advised others to put effort into their friendships
The Twitter user urged his fellow social media users to believe in their qualifications and to take a chance on applying for jobs
Praising his tips, one person commented: 'Great tweet Declan. Some good advice in there. It took me well into my 40s to become debt free. It's liberating.
'Getting a therapist for me has been brilliant. Finally (at 55) helping me sort out why I suck at relationships & helped me look inwards & outwards at same time.'
Another wrote: 'As someone who turned 29 recently and have been dealing with 'oh it's the last year of your twenties', this really helped thanks'
A third added: '...I love all of these. I go to the theatre all the time by myself. I lost my dad at 38 and my mum at 35. No matter how old you are, you still feel like an orphan when both are gone.'
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