33 LESSONS I'VE LEARNED SO FAR IN MY THIRTIES
Before I turned 30, I thought I had to have it all figured out. But what I didn't realize at the time, was that my 30s would be some of the best years of my life, full of changes and new possibilities. As the saying goes; “With age comes wisdom”. Here are some lessons I’ve learned so far in my 30s.
1. Stop living life based on a checklist. Your life shouldn’t look like everyone else’s.
2. Travel often. Don't let money or circumstances hold you back.
3. Quit the job you hate. There are far better opportunities, if you go after them.
4. Don't settle. Not for anyone or anything.
5. Buy the more expensive bottle of wine. Your body will thank you the next day.
6. While you’re frustrated at being Single. Your married friends envy your freedom.
7. Stop trying to please everyone. Seriously, it's impossible.
8. Send 'Thank You' notes. Handwritten notes never go out of style.
9. Love the body you have. Flaws and all.
10. Start a daily skincare routine. The sooner the better.
11. Get more sleep. Pulling all nighters gives you dark circles & puffy eyes.
12. Remove toxic people from your life.
13. Disconnect from everything every once in awhile. (phone included)
14. Learn how to cook & host a holiday dinner.
15. Say “I Love You” more. Tomorrow is not promised.
16. Stop thinking you have to have it all figured out.
17. Create goals for yourself. Even small ones sometimes make the biggest impact.
18. Surround yourself with people who truly get you, encourage you and support you.
19. Things will fall apart at times. The key is for you not to fall apart.
20. Don't let your past define who you are. We all have baggage.
21. Invest in your future. Enroll in a 401K or savings plan.
22. Never apologize for wanting the best for yourself.
23. Life should be lived with no regrets.
24. You will experience loss and it may change you forever.
25. Don't carry the burden for others.
26. Money does NOT define happiness.
27. Failures are not mistakes, only lessons learned.
28. Stop comparing yourself to others. We all have strengths and weaknesses.
29. You are capable of so much more than you think you are.
30. Being successful is not defined by just your job.
31. Move to a NEW city if you're unhappy in the current one you live in.
32. Chase your dreams, even if they scare the hell out of you.
33. Do what makes YOU happy and make no apologies for it.