Today I’m 30! Whattt?!? I remember when I thought 30 was SO old! A little dramatic, I know! But now that I’m here at this age, I still feel the same as I did when I was 24! I have always said that my 20s were the years to learn and grow to really find out who you are as a person. Turning 30 feels like a fresh, new start to life and I’m so thankful for everyone who is currently by my side. As I kiss my 20s goodbye and welcome in a new decade, I wanted to reflect on the little things I have learned along the way and share them with you all. So here we go!
1. Love yourself
2. Time heals everything
3. Comparison really is the thief of joy
It can be hard these days esp with social media to not compare yourself and your life to others. You don’t know what they could be struggling with or how long it took them to get where they are. Don’t compare your chapter 1 to another’s chapter 10.
4. Surround yourself with people who love and support you
No one ever needs negativity in their life!
5. Find humor in everything & laugh often
I love to laugh and the littlest things always crack me up. Laughter is the best medicine! Send me alll the funny memes!
6. Apologize when you should
7. Never miss a chance to tell someone how much they mean to you
Text/call your family and friends often. Tell everyone you love them. Life is so short and you never know when you won’t get the opportunity to tell them how you feel.
8. Don’t live on a timeline
I was always one of those “have a career by 22, be married by 24, have kids by 25” kinda girls. Life does not go as planned and you have to learn to accept life and that everything happens for a reason. When it’s meant to happen for you, it will!
9. Its okay to say no
10. Just buy it.. You’ll end up thinking about it if you don’t!
Idk how many times I wouldn’t buy something and then end up thinking about it for days. If it’s in your budget, just get it!
11. Keep your circle small
Quality over quantity for sure!
12. Not everyone is going to like you and that’s okay
13. Be kind no matter what
I’ve always been known to be “too nice” in any situation. But you never know what someone is going through and it makes me a better person.
14. Always make time
Make time for things and people that matter most to you.
15. Don’t be afraid of change
I remember when I started my career after college and was so nervous to leave my retail job. The thought of change used to be unsettling, but now I embrace it. Amazing things can come from out of the ordinary.
16. Always have faith and stay positive
I have always been a positive person and believe that positivity is the key to a happy life. Even in tough situations you have to put your trust in God and have a positive mindset.
17. You’re allowed to have bad days
As happy and bubbly as I am I still have bad days, but I would never like to be grumpy or show it. But it’s okay to not be on 100% of the time.
18. You’re never too old
If you have a dream or goal, go for it! You don’t have to be a certain age to achieve something. You only get one life to live.. yolo!
19. There’s always one good thing in every day
My favorite! It can be the smallest good thing, too. Even if it’s the fact that you woke up this morning or that you have a job to go to.. there’s always something!
20. No matter what happens in your life, you’re still better off than most
My mom has always told me this. And it’s so true.
21. Don’t be afraid to step out of your comfort zone- Do something that scares you
I used to get bad anxiety at the thought of even going to the grocery store alone. I have since overcome that fear. Something Ive recently done that I thought I’d never ever do- ride on the back of my bfs bike! 🙈
22. Not everyone has the same heart as you
Don’t get upset if someone doesn’t reciprocate the things you do for them. Do it out of the kindness of your heart and expect nothing in return.
23. Nourish your body, but don’t be afraid to indulge
24. Work hard, it’ll pay off!
It always does!
25. It’s important to create a beauty regimen
SPF and moisturizer! Enough said!
26. Learn how to cook well
I used to burn EVERYTHING! Times have def changed! Haha
27. Stop trying to be a people pleaser
I never like when people are mad at me or disappointed. I have since learned that life goes on and they’ll come around eventually.
28. Life can change at any moment. Make the most of where you’re at right now
Live in the here and now! Enjoy the people and things in your life currently and don’t take anything for granted! It could all be gone tmrw!
29. Be vulnerable
Don’t be afraid to open up to others and let them in.
30. Life is all about the little things!
XO | Jessi
Happy Birthday and many more! Love your 30’s reasons!
Thank you so much!! 💗