In 92 days, I will be 36. 40 is slowly creeping up on me but it feels different than be 26 and having 30 stalk me. I was a HOTT mess at 26. I had a one year old and had no freakin’ clue what I was doing with my life. I detested the thought of turning 30, thinking 30 was old and I needed to have it all figured out by then. Guess what…I didn’t have it all figured out and I didn’t need to! I’m actually, mildly looking forward to my 40’s. I have made the decision, going forward, to try and focus on the accomplishments I have made instead of focusing on the things I haven’t done and comparing my life and goals to others. This revelation came after writing last week’s newsletter. I have kicked ass this week and I am committed to the follow through for these 2020 goals! Down 8 pounds since January 1st, bridal shower planning mode is in full swing, worked on BTLB & my January short story, laid out a plan for our super-secret SCBL idea, moved some things around in the house, and planned our first trip of 2020. We are killin’ it!
More than anything, I’m so mentally tired of doing things or not doing things because of what other people, or society in general thinks. I’m hoping, from the things I read, with stepping into my 40’s comes not giving a flying duck what other people think. I used to solely wear skateboarding shoes. I adored these shoes. They’re comfortable and cute but the older I got the less I wore them because of comments that were made, specifically about how I’m “too old for that.” Now, my style has changed, and these shoes are no longer practical, but this is just an example. I’m getting my nose re-pierced and planning that thigh tattoo I’ve always thought I was too big for…it’s MY tattoo, on MY thigh.
Why do we care at all what other people think? I know it’s hard to walk through life and ignore that haters, but I welcome it and I hope you can too!
I found this last night and I’ve thought about it since then. I even posted it on Facebook this morning: “Remember, most of your stress comes from the way respond, not the way life is. Adjust your attitude. Change how you see things. Look for the in all situations. Take the lesson and find new opportunities to grow. Let all the extra stress, worrying, and overthinking go.” This is perfect. If we can all remember this, we’d be so much happier!
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