32 Things for 32 Years

A few things I’ve learned as a 32 year old wife & mother of 2.

Pushing myself outside of my comfort zone has never NOT paid off.
Being a mom is the hardest job in the world but worth every second.
Never put your worth in a number.
Failure creates opportunity for growth.
Not everyone is going to like you and that’s okay.
You will never stop needing your parents.
Once you break someone’s trust, it’s very hard to get it back.
My life doesn’t have to look like everyone else’s to make sense and be right for me.
Slow growth is better than no growth at all.
Your real friends are proud of your accomplishments and will be your biggest cheerleaders.
It’s just hair. If you want to cut it- just cut it!
Uniqueness makes you interesting & beautiful.
Everyone has influence.
Discipline is the root of success.
Small acts of kindness can completely change someone’s day.
Patience must be practiced to be learned.
Sunlight is healing.
Confidence is a super power. Fake it until you FEEL IT.
Showing up for people is probably one of the kindest things you can do for them.
Taking time for yourself is also productive.
You simply can’t say YES to everything.
You are in charge of your own happiness. Don’t put that on someone else.
If you think you can’t do it, you probably won’t.
Trust God with your timelines and decisions.
Pray for specifics. God cares about you and the desires you have for your life.
When you selflessly give to others, you are actually receiving so much.
You can wear white after Labor Day.
Your words are powerful. Use them wisely.
Having a positive outlook, can create a positive outcome.
If your dreams don’t scare you, they aren’t big enough.
Your inner dialogue creates or breaks your confidence.
If you view people in the same light that Jesus would, you see their beauty.

These are just some random thoughts I have had over the years about my life and just life in general. Getting older is a blessing and sometimes it’s hard to focus on that because life is often crazy & exhausting… but it is also so beautiful even throughout the chaos.