30

So next week I turn 30, scary. But I've learned a lot of things in my 20's.

30 things I have learned before turning 30

1. A good pair of running shoes is worth every penny.
2. Life doesn’t go according to plan.
3. It’s not worth the time or effort worrying about what other people think. And so liberating to let that go.
4. It’s important to make time for yourself.
5. Good friends are a gift.
6. I can accomplish much more than I ever thought I could.
7. It’s ok to cry yourself to sleep at night and wake up totally over it.
8. A vacation does wonders.
9. It’s ok to sometimes be the taker and not the giver all of the time.
10. People deserve a second chance. But not a third.
11. Two people can look at the same thing and see something totally different.
12. Trust your gut.
13. It is possible to keep going even when you think you can’t.
14. Don’t let life pass you by while you make your life plans.
15. Sometimes you get hit with something completely unexpected.
16. Carry yourself with confidence even when you don’t feel it.
17. You can learn a lot by listening to other people’s perspectives.
18. Take on a challenge you never thought you would tackle.
19. There really are two sides to every story, don’t judge others based on what you think you know.
20. Some of the best things in life are very simple.
21. It’s ok to choose to do something fun over cleaning the house.
22. Don’t spend too much time worrying. The problems that come along are never those you expected.
23. You have to step outside of your comfort zone to grow.
24. Don’t apologize for something that you had no control over.
25. Nobody is responsible for your happiness except you.
26. Spend time with people who make you feel good.
27. Your child teaches you the meaning of loving unconditionally.
28. Make your home a sanctuary.
29. It’s sometimes a lot of fun to be spontaneous.
30. You are not old until regrets take the place of dreams.