Tomorrow I proudly turn 31! Entering your thirties seems like a rite of passage. The reality of doing so is shaped by your perception. Now, I can proudly share 30 lessons I learned by 30, but that wasn’t always the case.
Like most, I spent the later half of my twenties in fear of my thirties and the first six months of my thirties in mourning. From the age of 25, every birthday felt like a ticking time bomb. When 30 approached, I thought my life was over. Strange, because if I had chosen to embrace my thirties, I would have seen that my life was just beginning.
Today, I feel better than ever. Moreover, I’m truly amazed by how far I’ve come in the past six months. In celebration, I thought I’d share some of the lessons I’ve learned along the way.
30 Lessons I Learned by 30
1. Find happiness in the present, not in an ideal future
2. Love yourself unconditionally before you love anyone else that way
3. Eat whole foods
4. Be content with a few good friends rather than many acquaintances
5. Trust the Universe and its plan for you
6. Experience the world, or as much of it as you possibly can
7. Share your passions with someone special
8. Be your authentic self
9. Look for the lesson in all situations, especially the challenging ones
10. Show up for yourself every single day
11. Have a mantra
12. Respect and enjoy nature (even in NYC)
13. Challenge your comfort zone and face your fears
14. Take fashion risks
15. Open yourself to giving and receiving love
16. Set goals, envision yourself achieving them, then achieve them
17. Breathe
18. Meditate
19. Forgive
20. Learn what ‘ignites your light’
21. Have an open mind and an open heart
22. Try new things
23. Get clear about your intentions
24. Put out the energy you wish to attract
25. Believe in yourself before you expect anyone else to believe in you
26. Do something for the greater good
27. Create a vision board
28. Love fearlessly
29. Play big
30. Get good sleep
31. Nourish yourself from the inside out
Don’t fear your thirties — make them your best years ever!
Here’s to a fantastic year!
Love, light and blessings …
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