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I am turning 30 ya’ll. Wow just writing the post in this title makes it so surreal that I will be embarking on the journey of my 30’s! Time has wings because it sure does fly! As I step into the next decade I wanted to take a moment and reflect on my 20’s and what I have learned thus far. Making this list I realize that there is just so much more to learn, how far I’ve come, and it just makes me so excited to see what the next decade will bring.
30 Things I Learned Before Turning 30
- Never forget where you come from to keep you humble and grounded.
- Saying “No” is okay.
- Being ok with being by myself. Enjoy the alone time.
- Changing my mindset to a growth mindset. Game changer.
- Expressing my thoughts and opinions. What I think matters too.
- Not caring about what others think of me. What I think of me is more important.
- You can’t please everyone. Recovering “People Pleaser”.
- Stop comparing myself to others.
- Self Positive Talk is important.
- Surround myself with people who lift me up, really accept me for me, and have good intentions.
- Life is about challenging yourself, experiencing new things, and making memories.
- More self-reflection about what I need to work on.
- How people treat me is a reflection of them and their reality than it is about me. Understand that others have a different perception of reality than my own. It is not about me but rather more about them.
- Be grateful about where I am in life and what I have.
- Others will not respect you if you don’t respect yourself. Set boundaries.
- My sensitivity and emotions are not a weakness but rather a strength and blessing.
- Vulnerability is strength and power. Thank you Brene Brown!
- Its ok to not be okay.
- Creating a happy space at home is important to your mental health.
- The art of creating and making memories.
- Take action to discover what makes me feel alive.
- Call my family and friends more. If you’re thinking about calling/texting someone just do it.
- I am worthy of all good things.
- Discovered my love language. Thank you Gary Chapman!
- Be present in the moment.
- Do more of what makes me happy rather than what others want me to do.
- Don’t change yourself to conform to others, never lose yourself and who you are.
- Be myself.
- It is okay if life doesn’t go according to plan.
- Be comfortable with being uncomfortable.
Depending on who we are and our life experiences we all learn different lessons at different times. I hope when you read this list it can empower you to learn something new in your current decade!
What lessons would you add to this list? Do you have any tips for stepping into the 30s? Comment below I would love to hear from you.
Stay tuned. I will be posting my 30th birthday adventure trip, here “30 Flirty & Hiking!”
