According to my birth certificate I am turning 30 even though part of me still feels like I am 21. To be honest, I feel like my 20s were as enjoyable as they were hard. Like many, my 20s were a continuous journey of self discovery as I slowly found myself swamped in the mundane tasks of adulthood. In my 20s, I finished my undergraduate degree, met the love of my life, got engaged and then married. In my 20s, I earned my masters degree, jumped around from job to job, traveled and endured a concussion injury. In my 20s I made new friendships, lost loved ones and nourished existing friendships.
In my 20s, I endured a pandemic, became pregnant and learned to navigate this new world while carrying my unborn baby. In my 20s, I became a mother to the most beautiful boy. In my 20s I launched my blog and social platforms. In my 20s I took risks. In my 20s, I read more. In my 20s I got sick with COVID (that’s a story for another day). But through it all, one thing stayed consistent and that’s God’s love. He kept me afloat. He remained faithful when I wasn’t. He guarded me. He sheltered me. He carved the tunnels that lead me to who I am today.
I’ve heard people say that life really begins in your 30s and I hope that’s true! I’ll definitely keep you posted. So here are 30 valuable lessons I learned before turning 30:
1. No love given is ever wasted.
2. You have to believe in yourself because if you don’t no one else will.
3. Time is fleeting so don’t waste it chasing the wrong, less important things.
4. Be intentional about spending time with those you love, because tomorrow is not guaranteed.
5.Parenthood is the hardest job, if done right, but the most rewarding.
6. Life is meant to be enjoyed not just survived.
7. Happiness doesn’t look the same for everyone and that’s okay.
8.Honor and love your parents, despite their shortcomings and flaws.
9. Do more of what you love.
10.Accept and love people as they are.
11. We only get one shot at this life, so let’s give it all we got.
12. Go after your dreams even if they scare you.
13. Self-doubt can kill more dreams than failure ever will.
14.There is nothing wrong with wanting more. Your dreams can be as big as you want them to be.
15. Capture your experiences with those you love in writing, pictures, videos, audio and tangibles because one day you’ll cherish these memories more than you know.
16. Books can carry you through the hardest and best of times.
17. Travel as much and as often as you can. It changes your soul.
18. Never stop going on dates, no matter how old or busy you are.
19. Balance will change and look different depending on the season of life you’re in.
20. How you spend your time defines you.
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