Celebrating 30 Years of Life
I recently turned 30, and if you had asked my 20-year-old self where I'd be today, I would have pictured a completely different life. But looking back, I wouldn't change a thing. The past decade has been full of growth, adventure, and unexpected lessons.
I’ve moved from South Florida to Philly, to San Francisco, to San Diego, to Australia, and now back to Philly. I’ve had a dozen different jobs, half a dozen failed relationships, and one constant throughout all the change—yoga. I know I’ll look back on this decade as one of the most transformative periods of my life.
I rang in 30 in Bali, Indonesia. However, I wasn't celebrating at the beach clubs. I was in the middle of a 300-hour yoga teacher training where my day consisted of three hours of asana practice, an hour of pranayama, an hour of meditation, anatomy & philosophy lessons, and three fully vegan meals. The school even surprised me with chocolate cake after dinner to celebrate. It was perfect. Five days prior my football team won the Superbowl, and I couldn't help but feel optimistic about what the next decade holds (Go Birds!).
Now, feeling more connected to my higher self than ever, I’m reflecting on the biggest lessons from my twenties. Here are a few reminders in case you need to hear them.
30 Reminders
Your life can be completely different a year from now.
Money is replenishable; time isn’t.
You become like the people you surround yourself with.
Sleep is more important than any fitness routine.
Invest in your bed and invest in your shoes—if you’re not in one, you’re in the other.
You don’t need one more drink.
Don’t settle.
The grass is always greener. Make the most of where you are today.
Who cares if it’s cringe? No one is thinking about you as much as you think they are.
Donate it. Once it’s gone, you won’t think about it again.
If you can run a marathon, you can do anything.
No is a full sentence. Don’t be afraid to have boundaries.
Don’t overthink it.
If it’s from the Earth, it’s probably good for you.
Motivation is an emotion. Discipline is an action. On the days you don’t feel motivated, lean on discipline.
If he wanted to, he would.
Practicing yoga for an hour a day will change your life in less than a year.
Don’t go to bed angry. It’s not worth it.
Good health is more important than your net worth.
Happiness isn’t linear.
Don’t take advice from people you wouldn’t trade places with.
Time heals.
Change is a combination of consistency and discipline.
Comparison is the thief of joy.
Trust the process.
Your intuition knows best. Listen to it.
All you need to work out is your body and the ground.
Goals are more attainable when they’re realistic and measurable.
Your ego is making it a bigger deal than it actually is.
Surrender.
Here’s to another decade of growth, lessons, and trusting the process—wherever it takes me. Let me know what resonates in the comments.
