I recall seeing these types of posts circulating on social media for years, typically when someone reaches a milestone birthday: 25 lessons I learned by 25 or 30 lessons I learned by 30, and so on. I have always loved reading them in the hopes of finding some inspiration that my younger self could implement.

Now, I am the 30-year-old writing that exact post. I hope these lessons I share inspire you or teach you something new, regardless of your age.

30 Life Lessons I’ve Learned

1. Whatever they said, it says more about them and less about you 
2. No one cares what you do or don’t do—so go for it
3. If something is on your heart, then it’s a sign you should go for it
4. Friends will come and go with different seasons of your life; however, don’t take any of them for granted
5. Hurt people hurt people  
6. Be the friend you wish you had
7. Treat your body like a vessel— you only have one
8. Read more books
9. Don’t underestimate the power of a walk outside
10. You always have time for meditation or breathwork 
11. Be scared and do it anyway
12. Remember, growth happens outside of your comfort zone
13. Time spent resting or relaxing is not wasted time 
14. Play more 
15. Invest in yourself, whether it’s personal development, supplements, or courses— be willing to prioritize spending money on yourself. 
16. Be willing to be a beginner at something 
17. Know your breath is a tool that’s always with you 
18. Don’t wish your life away— what you have now is something you prayed for 
19. The greatest opponent to fear is taking action 
20. Sometimes peace is more important than being right
21. There’s no feeling like parenting with someone you love. It’s worth waiting for 
22. You will realize home is not a place as much as it is a feeling or a person
23. Everyone wants to be seen. Listen more than you talk. 
24. Keep doing the hard work 
25. If you wait until you feel ready, you might never pursue that thing at all. 
26. Enjoy the process > the outcome
27. Consume less. Create more. 
28. Your thoughts create your feelings, and your feelings drive your actions or inactions. 
29. Small, consistent actions will compound over time. 
30. Anyone can unlearn and relearn. Neuroplasticity is one of the coolest concepts you’ll discover in your 20s.

I will reflect on this list years from now, and I will have gained so much more wisdom by then. I genuinely hope this sparks some inspiration. Please email me if you have any questions or would like to share something you’ve discovered in your life. I’d love to hear about it!

Rooting for you,

Sarah