{"id":7355,"date":"2020-05-13T08:57:34","date_gmt":"2020-05-13T13:57:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.missalaneyus.com\/wordpress4\/?p=7355"},"modified":"2020-05-13T08:57:38","modified_gmt":"2020-05-13T13:57:38","slug":"39-things-ive-learned-in-39-years","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.missalaneyus.com\/wordpress4\/2020\/05\/39-things-ive-learned-in-39-years\/","title":{"rendered":"39 Things I’ve Learned in 39 Years"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

I actually wrote this past last year. It’s been tucked away in an old notebook with 38 things I learned over the course of my life. Today, on my birthday, I added one more and hit publish on this personal post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Always take the trip. There are few things I regret more than the vacations I said no to. <\/li>
  2. Friendships change, and it can be really heartbreaking. <\/li>
  3. You had good eyebrows. Quit messing with them.<\/li>
  4. Sometimes you’ll learn the lesson the first time, and others you’ll repeat the same mistakes. Both are okay. You’ll eventually get the message. <\/li>
  5. Even though your pregnancy and the early months of being a mom were hard, they won’t define your relationship with your daughter. <\/li>
  6. No one is thinking about what you’re doing at all. And, if they are, they are probably not much fun.<\/li>
  7. When you find the right person, it will be exciting, but also comfortable. The decision to stay will be easy. <\/li>
  8. You are incredibly lucky to have the parents you did. Their support afforded you opportunities others didn’t get. Don’t forget that. <\/li>
  9. You can wear bright lipstick (and sunglasses). <\/li>
  10. Having standards and expectations for romantic relationships is okay! In fact, sometimes you should raise them. <\/li>
  11. Your suspicions that once you started to wear comfortable shoes you’d never want to go back was unfortunately correct. <\/li>
  12. Wearing the correct size bra is very important. Get measured every year.<\/li>
  13. If you’re in a toxic work environment, it won’t get better. Get out. Life is too short to spend 40 hours feeling uncertain all the time.<\/li>
  14. Holding a door open, making a donation, or supporting a friend’s project will never be a waste of time or money. <\/li>
  15. No matter how cute they look on others – peplums, empire waists, and shift or trapeze dresses – are never flattering on you. So, quit torturing yourself by trying them on. <\/li>
  16. You can keep houseplants alive, if you ask the nursery or store owner for explicit instructions. <\/li>
  17. Your tastebuds will change, so go ahead and try it. <\/li>
  18. Giving someone a sincere compliment is something we should all do more often. <\/li>
  19. Parenting is like a group project.<\/li>
  20. How you define success will change. <\/li>
  21. Investing in your skin is expensive, but worth it. <\/li>
  22. Getting laid off was heartbreaking, but it encouraged you to take the leap and start your own business years later. You learned no job is every really safe. <\/li>
  23. Making new friends is scary at any age, but gets easier the more you do it. <\/li>
  24. Not everything is black and white. The more you learn about other people the more you can see why they act the way the do – even if you’ll never agree with them. <\/li>
  25. Never chase after someone who wouldn’t chase after you. <\/li>
  26. Great music is the ultimate mood booster. It helps lift your spirits and encourages you to actually get things done. <\/li>
  27. There is nothing better than an “I love you” from your daughter or the sound of her giggles. <\/li>
  28. Having a baby often comes with an identity crisis, but you will find yourself again. I promise. <\/li>
  29. Change is good. People who don’t are stuck. <\/li>
  30. Buying fresh flowers is always a good idea. <\/li>
  31. Sinking into a good book, visiting an art museum or doing a little yoga all help to turn your brain off. Making time for these escapes is important, if not always feasible. <\/li>
  32. Most of the time someone’s bad mood or judgement has nothing to do with you. You will know if it does. <\/li>
  33. When choosing a partner, look for someone who is funny, kind and reliable. Those are are the marks of all your favorite people. <\/li>
  34. Boundaries are important. Don’t be afraid to set and enforce them. People will continue to treat you the way you allow them to. <\/li>
  35. That there will be headlines and political views that shake you to your core. The people who disagree with you are just that – people. Their experiences have lead them to those places. The world needs more empathy and kindness – even when, it’s not easy. <\/li>
  36. High school dances are nothing like the movies. Yes, it’s incredibly disappointing. <\/li>
  37. Your body belongs to you. You decide how to dress it and what to do with it. <\/li>
  38. Learning all the words to Regulators is worth your time. <\/li>
  39. Your insecurities are often reflected in your first impressions of a person. Take the time to get to know someone before you write them off. <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

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