37 Life Lessons That Stick
Hi friends! I’m excited about today’s blog post. I turned “37” almost two weeks ago, and as I’m still letting that “process,” I thought about the things I’ve learned or advice I’ve been given over the past year and wanted to share thirty-seven of those with all of you. Bookmark this blog post and share it with your kids or your friends if you find this post inspiring or helpful. At the end of the post, add your own life hack or lesson that sticks with you.
Never stop learning - learn something new every day.
Always keep a few dollars in your wallet.
The size label on your clothes does not define you.
You will fail at something; don’t stay there; get up and try again.
Strive to be a good listener.
It’s okay not to react or respond immediately.
You will have hard days; they pass, I promise.
Use your PTO days.
Talk to God daily - develop your own personal relationship with Him.
Say, “I’m sorry.”
Call your parents.
Accept constructive feedback or criticism.
Give your time to something you’re passionate about in your community or an organization.
Dance in your kitchen.
Set boundaries and stick to them.
Know that it’s okay to change your mind… as often as you want.
Have 2-3 good friends that you trust to sit on your “personal board of directors.” These friends will be your life cheerleaders, your people you can brainstorm with, and remind you who and whose (a child of God) you are.
Take yourself out on solo dates.
It’s okay not to be what “society” tells you to be.
Don’t keep all your eggs in one basket.
Move your body at least 30 minutes a day.
Practice gratitude.
Surround yourself with positive people.
Don’t be the only “smart” person in the room; find someone else who is smarter and learn from them.
Shop local and support your friend’s businesses.
Practice kindness.
Schedule monthly “self-care” days.
Sit in silence regularly.
Always keep a blazer on hand (if you have an office, keep it on the back of your desk chair).
Stay on top of your doctor and wellness visits, screenings, etc.
Laugh at yourself.
“No” is a complete sentence.
Celebrate every tiny victory.
Always write a thank you note.
Aim to respond to emails and texts and return phone calls within one business day.
There will be people who will genuinely just not like you; that’s okay.
Keep your therapist appointment.
“For me, becoming isn’t about arriving somewhere or achieving a certain aim. I see it instead as forward motion, a means of evolving, a way to reach continuously toward a better self. The journey doesn’t end.”
