Many people have taken the time to reflect where from and how far they have come in the last decade. And perhaps they have looked ahead to the “twenties” and set some loose goals or dreams to achieve before 2030. I have certainly reflected and so thankful for growth but when I spend some time thinking boy, I need to grow some more. So, I thought I’d share twenty things I am glad I learnt in the last decade. And give you, a sneak peek into 20 things I hope to “learn” in the next year and hopefully decade.
TWENTY THINGS I LEARNT IN THE LAST DECADE:

#1. Never quit your job out of offence before you have another job lined up.
#2. Happiness is not a person, thing, status, holiday or relationship – it is a choice. So is joy.
#3. One of the best things you can do is to cut out toxic people and situations in your life as far as possible.
#4. If a toxic person can’t be avoided (eg you work with the person), don’t let them steal your joy and always act in the opposite spirit – if they are moody be friendly; if they are rude, be gentle and kind. This way you remain in control and happy.
#5. Prayer works (but not always in the way you think).
#6. Binge smoking and drinking are harmful to your happiness and health.
#7. Silence sometimes speaks louder than words.
#8. Believe in yourself and don’t believe the lies telling you, you aren’t good enough.
#9. Careful whose company you keep; their behaviour becomes your norm and benchmark.
#10. Be brave and bold – dye your hair that colour, shave it as you’ve always wanted, join that class, see that professional, start that blog or business.
#11. Sometimes (mostly) dealing with your past, needs specialist/ professional intervention and work.
#12. No is an answer. It doesn’t need to be accompanied by an explanation.
#13. Solitude and rest (me-time) are as important as attending that wedding, 40th, funeral, or function. Prioritise it. Also, rest does not equal laziness.
#14. A bad day can often be countered by a good and wholesome meal.
#15. You can live without that person you think you can’t live without that makes you desperately unhappy. PS. You won’t just survive but thrive without them.
#16. Comparison is a trap; jealousy is like drinking poison and Social Media is a breeding ground for both the comparison trap and jealousy.
#17. Be careful who you confide in – not everyone is your cheerleader, some peops are not equipped to give you sound advice and some have ill intentions.
#18. The words of others don’t and shouldn’t define you. You are more than your mistakes and past.
#19. It’s possible to change through grit, a mind made up and an action plan.
#20. Diets don’t work. Neither does exercising to “work-off” calories. Intuitive eating works and exercising as a celebration of your body works.
TWENTY THINGS I PLAN TO LEARN IN THE NEXT DECADE (HOPEFULLY YEAR):

Thanks for sharing 🙂
No 14 in part one is my favourite – FULLY agree 🙂
Thanks for commenting! xx
This is unbelievably relevant and sound xx
Thanks so much for your comment. I appreciate it immensely.
xxx Sparkle Ellie