30 Things I Would Tell My Younger Self

I wrote a post the other day about turning 30. For some people, it is a daunting thing turning the big 3 0, but to me I see it as nothing but a blessing. I see aging as a truly beautiful thing. I am lucky to be turning the age that I am and have the experience of 30 years under my belt. That is why in this post I wanted to dedicate some time to sitting down and sharing with you guys 30 things that I would tell my younger self. To try and guide me through those godforsaken teenage years and a tangle during my twenties.

1. Be cautious with your friendships
2. Continue to trust wholeheartedly
3. Be ambitious in your career
4. Don’t be scared of change
5. Get help for your mental health
6. Let fake friends go
7. Don’t change who you are for others
8. Don’t let people in an authoritative position take advantage of you
9. Be that person that everybody wants to lean on
10. Take care of those closest to you
11. Let your hair down more often
12. Learn how to communicate with people effectively
13. Treat yourself with your savings every now and again
14. Travel when you can
15. Spend more time with your family – they’re your rock
16. Push yourself out of your comfort zone
17. Reflect and be proud of how far you’ve come
18. Learn to drive quicker – it’s the best thing you will ever do
19. Don’t shut yourself off to new friendships
20. Set boundaries at work and be strong
21. Never stop learning and improving your skills
22. Take a chance on yourself
23. Find your passions and run with them
24. Do the things that make you feel good
25. Learn to deal with your emotions rather than supress them
26. Live the good life with your money, but don’t show off
27. Get a healthier relationship with food
28. Try to get out of the house more even though it is your haven
29. The people that once bullied you will be irrelevant
30. Forge strong relationships but don’t be the only person giving

I know that for many, turning 30 may be a scary thing. As I mentioned, for me, I feel like this is going to be the best decade of my life. I am a new mother, I have an abundance of confidence, I have good people around me, I have a stable income and there is so much amazingness ahead.