33 Things I’ve Learned in 33 Years
I’m well aware that this blog is… mostly… for my own benefit. In honor of my 33rd Birthday, here are 33 things I’ve learned. Hopefully I’ll continue this trend, without repeating any lessons.
What other people think about you is none of your damn business. I can thank Rachel Hollis for this.
Don’t just try to be “the best version of yourself” I don’t find this useful. Instead, almost every few minutes, I think, “What would a woman who has a successful health coaching business and wedding planning business be doing right now? What is she wearing? Who is she calling? What’s her e-mail signature? What is she eating?” More often than not, she’s put together with a matching mani-pedi - so I try to be put together with a matching mani-pedi as well
Send out handwritten cards. I love getting them, I know that people love receiving them, and my Role Model (see #2) is definitely a woman that sends handwritten cards. I send them for thank yous, holidays, birthdays, get wells, and anything else I can
READ. Read, read, read. I will often regret the time I spent watching a mind-numbing show. I will NEVER regret time I spent curled up with a book. Literally never.
Go out to dinner with your friends. Just say “yes” to doing things even if you don’t want to sometimes will help get you new perspective.
Listen to your body. There’s a reason why a particular workout class makes you sick, or you can’t lift as much weight as you used to, or a certain food feels “icky”. Listen to the body and RESPECT the body.
People won’t remember what you look like, but they’ll always remember how you made them feel.
When in doubt - little protein, big salad
Just stick to the tequila soda, Ani. Don’t mix your alcohols. You’re too old for that.
On the topic of alcohol… if you don’t want to drink, just don’t drink! No need to force it
Call your mom and dad at LEAST twice weekly. They miss you.
Stop working and go play with the dogs, take them to the park, walk around the block with them and a cup of coffee. You won’t regret it and the email will get sent in 20 minutes.
When the list seems overwhelming - just remember - ONE thing at a time. What would your “Role Model Woman” do?
Write it down - you’ll forget.
Spend the time making processes NOW so you don’t get bogged down later.
No one can love you until you love yourself. And DAMNIT. I LOVE MYSELF.
Monotask (I say this as I have 19 tabs open on my browser)
Reserve your judgment
On THAT topic, don’t knock it til you try it!
Avoid boats. Just don’t go on boats. I was born in a landlocked country in the mountains. I belong nowhere near the water.
Don’t be afraid to ask for help and accountability when you need it. And don’t be embarrassed - we all need help sometimes.
Do things scared. As Glennon Doyle says, “We can do hard things” and most of the things I do seem hard and scary. Just do them scared. Like posting this blog. SCARED.
Celebrate everything!
You really do only get one body and one chance to have it treat you well. If you treat your bod with love, it’ll love you riiiight back. Treat yourself well.
Sometimes, we will need to learn and re-learn the same lesson over and over again. Including all of these lessons
A good night’s sleep will help fix most ailments
For anyone who’s working out - if you get to the point where you’re feeling physically nauseous - Please STOP and rest! There is no need or benefit to push yourself that hard. It will not end up helping you in the slightest
Surround yourself with people that help you and make you feel the pure magic of life. Anyone who does not - please remove from your surroundings if you can. I know sometimes it’s not always easy or possible.
Everything - literally everything - comes down to momentum. Once we get momentum in one aspect of life, it’ll snowball into everything else.
STRETCH to keep those muscles limber
Learn to breathe with your mouth closed to help yourself get more oxygen in the body
A cold shower wakes you up more than coffee does
Be prepared to learn these lessons, and new ones, over and over and over again.