30 things I learned before 30 | you’re in for a surprise
YOU GUYS! 30? ALREADY???????
So it’s officially been a month of being 30 – and I don’t hate it 😛
I’ll be honest, I was TERRIFIED to turn 30. And I couldn’t give you one plausible reason as to why… but a part of me thinks it’s the reason everyone has. I turn 30 and feel I have nothing to show for it? Or something like that!! Again, I DON’T KNOW WHY! All I do know, is that hearing everyone else talk about their thirties and how amazing they are, has me changing my mindset and really embracing this new chapter… or should I say decade!
I made a post when I was 26 of “26 things about me” and thought I HAVE to do one now that I’m 30 but lets make it s30 things I’ve learn! I did this through an instagram series as well and had SO much love in response to it, I knew it needed a permanent place on my little slice of the internet! So, grab your iced coffee and let’s chat!! <3
Try to see the positive in every situation – There is no lying on this page + I feel like this one will always be a learning curve for me – buuut it’s one I’ve learned is an ESSENTIAL for a happier life 🤍 take a step back, slow down, and look for the positives – there’s usually always at least one ✨
Slowing down is the fastest way to live – Take a minute to really be in the moment. embraceee those quiet moments. There’s just something about stillness that feeds the soul. Rushing things is only rushing like, ya know ✨
Celebrate the small things – Life is literally just too short to not. Making life one big party sounds like a good time to me + a win IS a win – you deserve to celebrate ✨
Do things intentionally – The choices we make each day shape the long term goal/journey we have for ourselves – I knoowwww this can be so hard when you really just want a day to couch rot, but your brain won’t let you. Just know you need those couch rotting days too ✨
Choose kindness always – This one goes without saying. And an absolute non negotiable to be honest. There is ONLY room for kindness around here ✨
Prioritize the things that make you happy – Whatever it may be, do something you love every day (And do I wish I was laying on the beach everyday, yes. But think realistically for this one!) ✨
Realize it’s not that serious – … period.✨
Try not to plan too much – As a type A crazy lady, this one is SO hard and I don’t think I’ll ever fully be able to not plan (which is why I said “try” LOL!) – things happen! The more you learn to roll with it the less stressful things can be! Again, this is something I learned and life has been throwing at me, but I never said they were easy for things I’ve nailed! ✨
The comparison game is overrated – Be grateful, appreciative + love everything you have – and keep others out of it! I think it comes naturally to wonder where you are compared to your friends or the people around you, but at the end of the day if you take a look around, are you as happy or happier than you were yesterday? THAT is the only comparison you should be allowing yourself. ✨
Be appreciative of the things & people you have – Again… period. But also bouncing off the paragraph above – do I wish I had my dream house on the beach with the big pool in the backyard? YES. But am I extremely grateful and LOVE this house and life I have with my amazing husband. 10X YES. You can appreciate everything you have right now, while working towards your dream – ya know??? ✨
Take the trip – Those memories won’t make themselves, so do it while you can! P.S I will ALWAYS be THAT friend that says “it’s just money you’ll make more. Memories are the greatest things we can give ourselves in this life” … and thank god I married a finance guy 😛 🫶🏼✨
The people you choose to spend your time with matter – And that’s just THAT. Choose wisely 🫶🏼✨
Understanding how important sleep is!! The consistency of my sleep schedule is something I’m very proud of 😂 I’m a better person when I get enough hours of sleep – and I bet you are too 🤪✨
Choose your hard – This one is hard for me, no pun intended! Life is hard, and choosing the hard that aligns with what you want out of it goes a long way 🫶🏼✨
Knowing your cycle phases will actually change your life – And this is actually me being so dead serious, ALL dramatics aside, following @balancedbayers has truly been a game changer for me 🤍✨
Self care should be your #1 priority – It just really should, as much as none of us like the “selfish” look – you simply cannot take care of others 100% without taking care of yourself first, it just is what it is 🤍✨
Give yourself grace – I woke up this morning feeling really anxious, stressed, unorganized, unloving of myself and with an extreme amount of overwhelming long distance friendship guilt (the actual worst) Learning to give myself grace may be my first resolution of the year 🤍✨
Alone time is the BEST time – If you don’t enjoy being with yourself, how can you expect others to enjoy being with you?! ✨
Invest in yourself & things that will make you and your life happier – This may be a gym membership, skincare products, art or cooking classes etc. do it for you, and do it with the MOST fun and the “I get to” attitude! ✨
Things always work out – They may not work out in the way you had planned or wanted, but in the end it always works out in some type of way, and essentially everything happens for a reason ✨
Step out of your comfort zone – You never know what great things can come from it. I read somewhere that if you don;t step out of your comfort zone this year, it’ll look the exact same as last year. ✨
Spending money on experiences instead of things is much more rewarding – Honestly. Call me crazy but you’ll never see me with a designer bag that could have paid for a European summer… just sayingggg ✨
Happiness isn’t always just something that happens, you have to create it most of the time – Thinking about it like this doesn’t seem so magical haha. But it also ties into getting out of your comfort zone! ✨
You are not responsible for someone else’s happiness – You cannot control nor are you in charge of someone else’s happiness (that’s on them!) the only thing you can control is how you treat them. Be kind✨🤍
Sometimes it’s a blessing to not get what you want – OUCH. This one hurts, but sadly this is also something I’ve learned, and am coping iwth haha ✨
Learn to say no without feeling guilty – As hard as it can be, protect your peace. This has absolutely been the BEST thing i’ve ever learned, and it’s only been about 2 years of actually doing it with confidence ✨
Live in the moment – Everything good always happens so quickly: Be present!✨
Procrastinating is your worst nightmare – SO like WHY am I still doing it 🫠😂
Always try living by the “leave it/them better than you found it/them” rule – If you don’t know this rule, I really hope it’s something valuable you can take away from this post ✨
LAST BUT NOT LEAST – Be unapologetically yourself – WHO CARES what other people think. Do what makes you happy, stand up for yourself when you need to, set the boundaries you want, say no more often, say yes more often, do.what.you.want. (but always, always be kind) Oh & HAVE FUN with this little life of yours – you only get one <3 ✨
If you’re still here reading this, THANK YOU! I had so much fun doing this over the 30 days until I turned 30 and writing it all out in a post was way more therapeutic than I thought it was going to be! LOVE YOU ALL!!
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XOXO – B
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