Happy Birthday to Me! (3 things I’ve learned at 33)

It’s my 33^rd birthday today! Three years into my 30s and it feels like just yesterday I was just dancing at my Sweet Sixteen party. This decade has been responsible for giving me my wings, or maybe just reminding me they were there all along. Because, I have been flying! Taking flight in areas of my life which are most important and learning to do it unapologetically. As I turn 33 on the 3^rd of February, I want to share 3 things I’ve learned in the last year.

1. Don’t waste time: You know better than anyone when you are wasting your time. Allowing yourself to stay in places that don’t serve or contribute to who you are or even want to become. Time is not to be wasted and the older you get the more you truly understand this. There is truly no time like the present. I’ve spent more time then what I would like to admit focusing on what could go wrong instead of just venturing out to see if it actually would.

2. Setting boundaries is key: Going through life as a people pleaser is not the way sis and it will leave you busted and disgusted. Learn to set boundaries in every part of your life. Be honest with your level of comfort. If you don’t want to go, don’t go and don’t apologize. If you need time to yourself, take it. Don’t say yes when you mean no, just for the sake of keeping the peace, because what about your peace? And, when you find your peace, don’t allow anyone or anything the power to disrupt it. It belongs to you.

3. Self love is the best love: No one on this earth can love you like you love you. And not the you with the cute Snapchat filter or even the you with makeup and all dressed up (even though, you look cute girl). But I mean loving the parts of you that aren’t so pretty. The parts of you that are still a bit insecure, and even the parts of you that society tells you are flawed. Look at yourself in the mirror and point out the things you love. Do the necessary healing work to become the best version of yourself. Feed positivity to your mind, body and spirit, even during the days it seems almost impossible. Be your biggest fan!

I am super excited to spend most of my birthday relaxing (can’t wait for my massage) and spending time with the people who mean most to me. I’m excited to have a great time with my girls this weekend. This year, I don’t feel sad at all. I don’t feel like anything or anyone is missing. I am beyond blessed to be exactly where I am and to be celebrating life. Happy birthday to me! Cheers to 33 years!

As always, thanks for reading and keep growing!