How does that saying go? Another year older, another year wiser? As I make my way around the sun another year, I thought I’d take this time to reflect on 37 things I’ve learned in 37 years. I’ve been compiling this list for a few months, and I hope to keep adding to it each year! Enjoy!
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Laugh at yourself
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Being a mom is the hardest, yet most rewarding job there is on Earth.
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Make someone’s day
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It takes a village! No matter what phase of life you are in, it truly takes a village so find your people.
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Learn to say NO. You don’t have to do everything, and go to everything.
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TRAVEL.
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Memories > Stuff
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Your time is valuable (refer back to #5)
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Work hard, it pays off
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Don’t burn bridges, your paths WILL cross again
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Take risks
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Make time for YOURSELF (get the pedicure, go on the girls trip) … refer back to #4
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Things don’t go as planned. Accept it and move on.
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You don’t have to have it all figured out. It’s all a part of the journey.
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There really isn’t anything else like a mother’s love.
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Everything about your parents will make perfect sense when you yourself become a parent.
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Take care of your skin!
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Always take the high road.
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Never stop learning, teach yourself new things
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Trust your gut
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Always buy the shoes. Always.
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Trips with your spouse are SO important
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Say you’re sorry
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Things always seem like a bigger deal to you than they are to others, so don’t sweat the small stuff
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Girls trips are also important.
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Buy yourself flowers
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The grass is greener where you water it
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Comparison is the thief of joy
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Choosing what’s next doesn’t mean choosing forever
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Be confident
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You can do anything, but you can’t do EVERYTHING (refer back to #4)
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Be grateful each and every day that you get to wake up
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Follow your dreams and don’t worry about what others think of them
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Find people who motivate and inspire you to be better
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Be proud, but not conceited
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Listen
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Take ownership
8 Comments
Happy birthday!!!
Love all the things learned! Can’t pick just one.
Thx friend!
I love #27. Thanks for sharing this list. Happy Birthday!
Thank you!
Happy Birthday!
Love the list – my favorite is COMPARISON IS THE THIEF OF JOY
So very true and something that resonates with so many.
Thanks Jenny! That is definitely a tough one! Thanks for reading!
LOVE every single one!!!! After a rough night of not sleeping much and debating on wether or not to take the day off and focus on me…this read was exactly what I needed. Thank you for taking the time to write what we all think frequently down. It’s such a great reminder as we go through our daily routine.
Oh I’m so glad this helped! Thank you for taking the time to read it and respond. I love this little community I have here. Hope you get some rest tonight!
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