There’s only one of you in the entire world.
Understand that you’re unique just as you are and embrace it.
Hi, I’m Morgan!
And I recently turned 30 years old.
I spent way too many hours of my youth wishing this or that were different.
When I look back on it, all that angst was just a waste of time and energy.
Nowadays, I have a go at focus on gratitude when I think about my body.
This is the vessel through which I get to experience life!
You only get one body, so you might as well be kind to it.
2.And don’t bother comparing yourself to others in general.
Maybe your friends have successful careers, fancy cars, or big houses.
And sure, they might have worked hard and made sacrifices to get there.
But did their parents pay their college tuition?
Did they inherit a ton of money?
Did they live at home rent-free until they saved up a downpayment?
So, don’t worry that you’re falling behind when you look at them.
Only measure yourself against previous versions of you.
Have you made progress toward your goals since last year?
Are you a better, kinder person than you were five years ago?
That’s what matters.
Of course, that’s super hard to remember in the moment!
3.Don’t be afraid to go against the grain.
We got “rave-married” at a music festival, and for now, that’s enough for me.
But it’s my life, so I’m gonna do what makes me happy!
4.Get in the habit of saving money when you could.
Like many others, I grew up without any knowledge of personal finance.
These are tough times, and not everyone has money leftover to save at the end of the month.
I so wish I would’ve started earlier, but all I can do now is keep it up.
5.Take care of your teeth.
Or at least as often as you’re able to remember.
I’ve spent THOUSANDS at the dentist (not even including the dental insurance I pay for).
Don’t be like me.
6.Don’t settle when it comes to finding the right partner.
Choosing a significant other (if you want one!)
is SUCH an important decision because it affects nearly every aspect of your life.
Everyone’s situation is different, but your partner should make your life better, not worse.
7.Try things outside of your comfort zone.
Last year, we moved across the country by ourselves!
Without any family or friends in the whole state!
Since I work from home, I will say it’s harder to make friends.
I’m definitely planning to attend more meet-ups next month.
But until then, I’m happy to enjoy this chapter of my life and all it offers.
8.Love yourself like you love yourbest friends.
When I think of my friends, I want the world for them.
They’re beautiful and creative and smart, and I have so much love and admiration for them.
But I’ve found that many people don’t offerthemselvesthat same treatment in their adolescence and 20s.
9.Make time for what brings you joy.
Depending on what stage of life you’re in, this can be tough.
But many of us already dedicate eight hours per day to work and eight hours to sleep.
It’s really easy to let life slip by if you’re not careful.
10.Embrace what makes you unique.
But how boring would this world be if you looked around and only saw straightened hair?!
Maybe it’s your interests, your activism, your style, your culture, or even your laugh.
But these are all things that makeyouspecial.
There’s only one of you in the entire world!
Understand that you’re unique just as you are and embrace it.
11.Wear ear plugs when you go to musical festivals or concerts.
Unfortunately, I attended too many events without earplugs, and they play the music SO loud these days.
So, I always throw a couple cheap earplugs into my backpack when I go to a music festival.
So, I decided to put that dream on pause.
Does it suck that it’s so much harder for younger generations to become homeowners?
13.Get comfortable doing things by yourself.
There is something so FREEING about doing stuff on your own!
Take yourself on a date to your favorite restaurant.
Head to the beach with agood book.
Go the movies and see that new film you’re excited about.
14.Replace things before you run out.
Why wait until your laundry detergent or shampoo is completely out before replacing it?
It turns into a mini-emergency every time you run out because you need it right that second.
This has been a game-changer for me!
So much of life is little frustrations that mean nothing in the long run.
Is that small annoyance or tiny inconvenience in my day an important part of my only human experience?
Then, I should just let it go.
And even for bigger issues, it helps me to repeat this quote to myself.
Grief, anger, loss, and everything else are all part of the human experience.
