29 advices on my 29th birthday
29 today- here’s what I learned:
* A good night sleep makes all the difference
* Don’t take yourself too seriously
* Think big picture: things are not as important as they seem in the long run
* Don’t take your good neighbors for granted- they are a blessing
* Small acts of kindness matter more than big gestures
* Pay bills as soon as you can. Don't wait until due date
* Don’t be short with the people who you love the most, including yourself
* Lollipops are magic. Use them to your advantage with your toddler
* Walk everyday to an average of 10k steps
* When someone complains to you, listen. Don’t try to solve it for them
* Children are more resilient than adults often give them credit for
* Always set intention for your day- big or small tasks
* Make time for cleaning and organizing. A clean house = a clean mind
* Reach out when you need help
* See through the surface. Things are not always as simple as they seem
* Drink a lot of water every day
* Be genuine & honest when selling. Don’t sell something that’s not
* Remember: these are the good old days. Don’t look back and regret not appreciating the good old days enough
* Call your parents
* Say “thank you for ...” when someone does something you appreciate. Don’t wait
* Celebrate small wins
* Relationships of any kind (romantic, professional, friendship etc) is all about fit. Don’t beat yourself over something that’s not meant to be
* Hire slow, fire fast
* Finding yourself is overrated. You change and your definition of who you are also changes. Literally every 7 years, you are made anew
* Give feedback often and ask for them often
* Set a few moments in a day to breathe. Like, really breathe: long inhale, long exhale
* It’s never too late to learn
* Children do not owe you anything. They come to this earth to remind you what it means to be humans, and to make the world a better place, for you, and for them.
* Coming up with 29 things is extremely hard. I guess don’t be a perfectionist!