32 Things on my 32nd birthday
It’s not a waste of time if it makes you happy.
Kindness is the most important thing.
Therapy is worth it.
You don’t always have to do the most.
Learning to establish a boundary is a life skill, and it’s not always easy. Do it anyway.
Stop worrying so much about what you “should” do.
Burpees are stupid.
Some of the best things take time—maybe even more time than you thought.
At the end of the day there’s no award for Most Tired or Most Stressed Out or Has the Least Amount of Free Time.
More expensive is not always better.
Take a deep breath.
Real bras are over! Find one that’s more comfortable.
Social media is not real.
It’s okay to ask for help.
Creativity really is like a muscle—it may be hard to find if you stop using it for a while, but it’s still there ready to practice again when you are.
People will buy anything on Facebook Marketplace.
You really don’t need that much stuff.
Things are often not as bad as you can make them out to be in your head; and even if they end up being bad, worrying about it never makes it better.
“I’m sorry that what I did upset you” is not an apology. (Distance yourself from people who think it is.)
Do the scary thing if you know it will make your life better.
Drink more water.
It’s not fair to yourself or the people who rely on you to continuously be running on empty. Take the time you need for yourself.
Coconut oil is a great makeup remover.
You don’t have to monetize every little thing you find interesting, or every hobby you’ve ever had.
Try a new show every now and then. Friends will still be there when you’re done.
You’re not weak because you feel it all. Empathy is a gift.
Life can be really beautiful and then it can be really painful. It doesn’t always make sense.
Feelings aren’t facts.
Truffle oil is overrated.
How you talk to the people you love the most matters.
You should get to be the boss of your own story.
Another year is a blessing.