What I Learned in My Twenties
I’m excited to be stepping into the most successful decade of my life! Last month I said goodbye to my twenties and hello to my thirties. 2012-2022 has been a rollercoaster but I’m grateful for every experience. Every win and every loss has shaped me into the person you see today.
Here are 10 Things My Twenties Taught Me:
My Twenties Taught Me to Live
Over the past ten years, I have lost five people close to me. Gun violence, cancer, heart failure, and covid took them all away. I’m very intentional about what I do each day because tomorrow isn’t guaranteed. One of my goals for 2022 is to do something I love every single day. I want you to do the same.
My Twenties Taught Me to Take Care of Myself
Two years into motherhood, I experienced burnout. As a new mom I thought I had to do it all. I barely asked for help and overextended myself because I didn't want to be seen as incompetent. For any mom reading this, I want you to remember that there is strength in asking for help. Many of us have a great support system, but the issue is that we are not utilizing them.
My Twenties Taught Me to Practice Gratitude
Every night before my daughter and I go to bed, we discuss our favorite parts of the day. I introduced my daughter to gratitude because it’s something I struggled with. At one point I was so frustrated with life that I ended up adopting a negative mindset. Thankfully, my Fiance helped change my outlook on life. Positive vibes only! One of my favorite quotes is, “Everyday may not be good, but there is always something good in each day.”
My Twenties Taught Me to Step Out of My Comfort Zone
At 25 years old, I took my first solo trip to California and it changed my life!!!! I didn’t want to travel alone but I’m so glad I did. I needed to learn how to thrive without other people. I spent so much time pleasing others that I forgot how to please myself. I forgot what made me happy. It was the beginning of a self-love, self-healing, and self-discovery journey that I never knew I needed. I am the woman I am today because I decided to step out of my comfort zone.
My Twenties Taught Me to Fall in Love with Myself
My journey to self-love was very unintentional. I discovered self-love by accident. The woman you see today was birthed from trauma. 5 years ago I was sad. I was heartbroken. I was confused. I was lost. I was lonely but I was exactly where I was supposed to be. I’m so grateful for the self-awareness I've gained over the years. Getting to know myself better led to me loving myself wholeheartedly.
My Twenties Taught Me to Believe in Myself
I have always been capable of great things. I just had to believe in myself. Positive affirmations played a huge role in my life. Once I started writing them down and reciting them aloud, my confidence started to grow. The moment I started believing in myself, the world started believing in me too.
My Twenties Taught Me to Have Fun
The latter half of my twenties have been geared towards walking in my purpose and building my business. I’m so happy to be where I am today! I don’t ever want to lose myself in my work though. My goal is to create the life I desire which includes making an impact and celebrating along the way. I’m not interested in some of the activities I used to be but I still love a good time!
My Twenties Taught Me to Give Love Another Chance
I know I’m not the only one who believed they wouldn’t find love again. In a recent podcast episode, my Fiance said “The problem is not love. The problem is who you’re loving. The problem is the lover.” I’m so glad I took the time to love and heal myself so that I could experience love again. Ever since February 14, 2021, I’ve been happily engaged to the greatest man in the world!
My Twenties Taught Me to Take Care of My Body
As I get older, my body is changing. I can’t eat the same foods I did in the past. I have to exercise more. I have to do things differently. Seeing so many of my family members suffer from different illnesses in their adulthood scared me. I plan to be here for a long time so I have to take care of my body now. It’s definitely a work in progress.
My Twenties Taught Me to Give Myself Grace
Ever since I became a mom, I’ve been striving for perfection. I learned the hard way that perfect doesn’t exist. My twenties taught me that no one has it all together. We are all students. We are all a work in progress. Instead of striving for perfection, I’m more focused on growth. I’ve come a long way and I’M EXTREMELY PROUD OF MYSELF!!!!!
What have your twenties taught you? Drop one lesson in the comments!
