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Today is the day, March 30th… my 29th birthday! And I just realized, next year will be my golden birthday- definitely something to look forward to as I enter my 30’s I guess right?! Last year I shared 28 things you may not know about me here, and that birthday blog post was a total hit! So this year I decided to turn to YOU on Instagram and 80% of you voted for today’s blog post: 29 things I’ve learned in my 20’s!
Let’s get straight to it…
Here we go, in no particular order, the top 29 important life lessons I’ve learned in my 20’s:
- Eat the cake, ice cream, and donuts. But seriously, life is too short!
- Pay off your credit cards monthly, and use your airline miles strategically.
- Buy yourself flowers weekly from Trader Joe’s- you deserve it.
- Quality over quantity in EVERYTHING: friendships, food, clothes, etc.
- Ask questions and learn
- Create healthy habits- we are creature of habits, so form healthy ones like making your bed daily or a good workout routine
- Say no. It’s ok to decline social plans, business opportunities, etc. It will lead to more yes’s!
- Always always always look for the silver lining in any situation. There will always be a positive, but it’s up to you to find it!
- Be kind to everybody, even strangers.
- Meal prep Mon-Fri so your work week is as smooth, mindless, and as healthy as possible.
- Read and listen to podcasts to expand your knowledge base.
- Never drink and drive, just take a cheap uber!
- Accomplish regular closet clean outs to declutter. I always donate a large portion!
- Save up your money every month! Put a portion of your paycheck into a retirement fund and also a savings account.
- Put time and effort into your friends that put time and effort into your friendships. Those are far and few between but those are the ones that matter!
- Don’t talk about it, be about it.
- Drink ½ of your bodyweight in water each day. Also enjoy a La Croix Curate daily to add to your water intake.
- Do one thing everyday that makes you happy.
- Create a good skincare routine. My favorite line is Tula!
- Embrace failure, don’t give up, and move forward.
- Invest in experiences instead of things.
- You are the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with! Eliminate the negative people in your life.
- Go to bed early! 8:30 bedtime is a good idea. Staying in is the new going out 😉
- Travel and experience the world- with a bestie, solo, or with a boyfriend. You’ll open your eyes in a whole new way!
- Call your parents, siblings, and visit your grandparents! Ask them stories, talk to them, and enjoy their company.
- Start a hobby that you’re passionate about. Don’t hestitate, just start. Mine was my blog, and I’m forever grateful I gave it a go!
- Live by the golden rule.
- Time is money so spend it wisely.
- Age is JUST a number…bring it on 29! 😉
Thank you so much for stopping by to read this post and thank you so much for the birthday wishes! I appreciate all of the love and am thankful for everyone who made me feel extra special today! Also, as you read through today’s blog post, I hope it inspired you to reflect upon your own lifetime and what you’ve learned. I’d love to hear your #1 piece of advice in the comments below 😉