Some grow older & wiser, while some grow older and more of an idiot. Ha!
Wisdom comes with the ability to uncover deeper part of yourselves, a desire of self awareness and overall, to be better version of who you are.
Are you being reflective on your life, where you are and applying better ways to live out your life?
If not, I encourage you to take inventory of where you are, what needs improvement and what you have and haven’t learned along the way.
I’ve had my own share of my own ups and downs and can say I’ve learned a lot along the way, especially looking back into my twenties.
There were many ups and downs that taught me the meaning of delaying gratification and understanding the value of smart work and how to make & spend money.
Lessons Learned in my Twenties
1. The Career you set out to have, usually won’t be what you end up doing.
2. Only have children with the right person (duh! but foreal)
3. Get a car that you can afford.. 20-25% of your income.
4. Drug store make up is better.
5. Drug store skin care is better.
6. Develop a Healthy Lifestyle
7. All things in moderation.
8. Practice Good Hygiene.
9. Know thy self and know your Core Values.
10. Donate clothes you don’t wear..regularly.
11. Shop at thrift stores.
12. Floss nightly.
13. Spend time with your Parents.
14. Be more reflective.
15. Teach your mind to think positively.
16. Learn more.
17. Let yourself enjoy having sex with the one you love.
18. Don’t wash your hair daily.
19. You are not as Smart as you think you are.
20. You are not as cute as you think you are.
21. People are only in it for themselves.
22. Be Empathetic & Become a Great Listener.
23. Do what you’re drawn to.
24. Get credit cards, for either 2 Reasons: to increase your debt to income ratio. Or to get points.. don’t max them out!
25. Negotiate when buying large items.
26. Be loyal to the ones whom are loyal to you.
27. Exercise- at-least 3 times a week.
28. Document your journey, journal regularly.
29. Have a goal sheet.
30. Drive with Patience
31. Carry car, Life & House insurance.
32. Take skincare seriously.
33. Learn how to Cook!!
34. Appreciate your time.
35. Value the Money you work for, save and spend wisely.
36. Be humble but stand for what you believe in.
37. Finish what you start.
38. Understand your weaknesses and strengths
39. Start preparing for Retirement.
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The concept of “The older we get the wiser we are”, only applies to those who are reflective and learn from lessons that life is teaching you!
There’s my list of lessons from a 32 year old… obviously a lot of common sense things, but you’d be surprised, some people don’t actually really know or do them.
I hope this was insightful, let me know what your list of lessons learned are, it’s different for each person… share below!
Check out my audio Episode on this where I discuss the items listed above in more detail Mommy Talks w/ Maria.
Have a motivating, productive & healthy week!
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Your Mommy Blogger,
Maria
