In This Season: Thirty Life Lessons I Learned By Thirty

In This Season is an opportunity for me to be transparent about the highs and lows of life as a wife and mom. It’s my hope that my truths will encourage you and remind you that no matter what season you’re in, you have a purpose!

Welcome to the fourth installment of my In This Season blog series! It’s been an eventful few weeks since I’ve last posted. If you follow me over on Instagram then you know that we recently welcomed our newest bundle of joy into the world. A few weeks later, I officially turned the big 3 0.

I’m beyond grateful to reach such a milestone in my life and boy, I have learned A LOT over the past 3 decades. While many lessons came at a cost, some were the result of undeserved grace. So today I want to share 30 life lessons that changed my life or, as I like to call it, my 30 for 30!

1. There is purpose in every season.
2. Choices have consequences – even the small ones.
3. Don’t speak on it unless you know for yourself.
4. Make informed decisions.
5. Every good thing is from God.
6. Stay ahead of your frustrations.
7. Say *exactly* what you mean.
8. Do it because you want to, not because everyone else is.
9. Trust yourself.
10. Be grateful for your portion.

11. One good friend is better than none.
12. Don’t be afraid to go against the grain.
13. The motive is within the actions.
14. It’s never too late to do the right thing.
15. Love yourself as you are.
16. No one’s grass is greener.
17. Don’t expect reciprocation.
18. Don’t allow people to talk you out of your dreams.
19. 9/10 if they’re TOO friendly, they can’t be trusted.
20. Keep your private life private.

21. Be wary of a lot of talk and no action.
22. Question everything.
23. If it feels wrong, it probably is.
24. Pray for patience.
25. Always bet on yourself.
26. Never forget the beginning of a thing.
27. Embrace who you are.
28. People usually tell on themselves.
29. You CAN do the hard thing.
30. Don’t worry about proving people wrong- just live.