30 Things I've Learned in 30 Years

Today I am 30 years old so I thought I would share 30 things I’ve learned in life!

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I’ve done a lot in my 30 years and these are 30 of my top learned lessons.

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I can’t believe I’m 30 years old today! It feels like such a milestone, ha!

I think the best years are ahead of me and I’m excited to see what this new decade holds. This is a list of 30 things I have learned over the years—some are silly!

30 YEARS OF LESSONS

In no particular order:

1. Mom was right

2. Don’t apologize for being you—be true to yourself

3. Being kind gets you further in life—be the bigger person, if you have to

4. Sunshine is good for the soul—nothing like fresh air

5. Drink water and then drink more water—never enough water

6. Take care of your skin from early on—always wear sunscreen

7. Set small goals to lead to your bigger goal

8. It’s ok to fail, as long as you get back up and try again

9. Success is how you measure it, not how others measure it

10. Don’t compare yourself to others—everyone’s journey is different

11. Wear white after Labor Day

12. Buy flowers for yourself—they brighten the day

13. Eat the ice cream, the extra piece of cake, or the last of the fries

14. Do something small for yourself each day—taking care of yourself is so important

15. Put up your Christmas decor whenever you want

16. Ignore the internal ‘clock’—everything will happen at the right time

17. Take care of a houseplant

18. Learn to cook at least 1 really yummy meal

19. Take deep breaths during tough situations—breathing helps to calm you down

20. Believe in yourself

21. Listen to your gut—it’s most likely right

22. Patience is truly a virtue

23. Travel when you have the opportunity—there is nothing like seeing different parts of the world/country

24. Smile at strangers—you never know who may need to see a happy face that day

25. It’s ok to not be perfect—remember, no one is perfect

26. Ask your grandparents about their childhoods—they most likely have unique stories to share

27. Be your own advocate—no one else will do it for you

28. Put your phone on do not disturb, when needed—especially while you sleep

29. Try something new each month—you can find an adventure in anything

30. See the glass half full—a positive mindset sets the tone for the day

BONUS LESSONS:

• Being the oldest child has its perks

• Thunderstorms aren’t so scary after all

Of course, I have learned a lot more things, but I thought these were important/fun to share with you!

I’ve been doing a lot of thinking lately as I enter this new decade and I am truly thankful for you for turning my dream into a reality by reading my blog each day, following me on my social media accounts, and shopping through my links. I don’t take it lightly that you show up for me every day, as I know how busy you are. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Cheers to THIRTY YEARS!

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