I turn 32 tomorrow! Most of the time I forget my age, but not because I think my 30s are awful. Quite the opposite, my 30s so far have been better than most of my 20s. I’ve been thinking a lot about what I wish I had known at an earlier age, though, especially during and after college. While there are more I could share, these lessons have stood out the most to me.
32nd Birthday Lessons:
- Speak up for yourself.
- Don’t be afraid to say no without explanation. It’s a complete sentence, after all.
- Know your worth. Stop doing things for free or for less than you deserve!
- Embrace change.
- Believe in yourself.
I want to keep this short so I can relax over the weekend. This will likely be the most mellow birthday I’ve ever had because of the pregnancy-related aches and pains I’ve been experiencing during the last couple weeks. But I would like to give back to my readers with a giveaway! The (one) winner will have the option of a e-gift card to Lush, Starbucks or Etsy. This is open to U.S. and Canada residents and closes on Feb. 20, 2018, at 12 a.m. EST.
What’s a key lesson you have learned lately?
Enter the giveaway:
Marette Flora is the founder of Floradise blog and personalized gift shop. Marette is a passionate storyteller and creator. She attended the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism at Arizona State University and obtained a bachelor’s degree in journalism and mass communication.
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ahh this is so beautiful, i feel like as we get older we start to feel more comfortable with ourselves. These are things I never would have even considered saying or applying to my life 5 or 10 years ago
I so love what you say about telling people no. It really IS a complete sentence, and it requires no explanation. A college professor taught me that a long time ago and, though I’ve sometimes had difficulty putting it into practice, it has served me well over the years.
Happy birthday!
Yes, so helpful! That’s great advice from your professor. Thanks so much!
“Speak up for yourself” is definitely a lesson I’ve learned lately. People need to know when they cross boundaries or make you feel a certain way, so don’t be afraid to let them know how you feel. Happy 32nd birthday!! I hope it was a good one!
Yes, such a needed lesson! Thank you!
I would love an Etsy gift card!
Starbucks would be nice! 🙂
Learning to let go is good
I would love an etsy gift card. You can find the best unique things there.
Happy birthday babe!
Thanks!
Enjoy your day!’
These are all great lessons. I need to work on saying no without feeling like I owe others an explanation, and knowing my worth – especially when it comes to working with brands! Hope you enjoy being 32 immensely ?
Indya || The Small Adventurer
Yes, especially when working with brands! Thank you!
Starbucks! I could really use some caffeine right now… Happy Birthday!
Starbucks! I haven’t been in ages and I’m ready for a latte.
I would love Etsy. I look on there all the time, it would be fun to buy something!
How fun to host a giveaway on your birthday – your day but we can get a gift! I would pick Starbucks!
I would love the Starbucks gift card.
I agree I don’t feel like I’m 32 either. I think it’s the way time passes since there aren’t these huge milestones to measure by for a while. Happy birthday! I’d go for the Etsy one I think.
Thank you!!
love the Starbucks gift card.
I would love the Esty card. Always something I want on Etsy!
Same!
I would love to win Etsy. I am addicted to those stores there
I’d love to win the Etsy gift card! Happy Birthday!
I would choose the Starbucks gift card…Happy Birthday!
I would love to win an Etsy Gift Card
Am not familiar with Lush and I haven’t been able to get out often because of all of our funds going to house repairs so I would love to win the Starbucks gift card. Thanks for doing the giveaway and Happy Birthday!
Thank you!
i would choose etsy.
I’d like to win it for starbucks, thanks for the chance!
Starbucks.
A huge happy belated, girl! I hope this year will be the best one yet! Hm, hard decision, I think I would choose Etsy!
Thank you! Great choice! Good luck!
I would love to win an Etsy Gift Card
Lush would be amazing.
I would love a Lush gc, this is my daughter’s favorite store!!
I would love to win the Starbucks gift card, there is nothing better than having one in my purse.
I’d like the Starbucks gift card.
I think I’d pick lush, I already get their catolgue/flyer !! So many bath bombs!!
I would love Starbucks!
I would love to win Starbucks Etsy would be great too. Thanks for the chance.
I would love the Starbucks gift card, such a treat it would be.
I would love to win the etsy card, so much there to shop for.
So hard to choose. I would probably pick the lush or the etsy gift card
I would love to win the Etsy gift card!
I’d love to win the $32 Gift Card to Starbucks.
Jennifer Rote
I would love to win the Etsy gift card! Thanks for the chance!
I WOULD CHOOSE ETSY 🙂
I think I would choose Etsy as well ?. Happy birthday!
Oooh, I would LOVE Lush!!
I would pick Etsy!!! 🙂
I am a Starbucks junkie but it would be fun to get one from etsy.
Etsy please. I homemade products 🙂
Etsy 4 Sure !!! My Daughter’s Birthday Is Around The Corner!!!!!Thanks 4 the Chance 2 Win !!
I know I already told you, but HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! I’d probably do best with a Starbucks gift card ? Oh, and ALSO – love the “no is a complete sentence” statement – that’s something I need to learn, ESPECIALLY for work.
I would choose the Starbucks gift card.
I would probably choose Etsy.
Happy birthday! 🙂 I’m only a couple years older! Loved the lessons you listed – ALL of them are definitely still a work in progress for me, and so important for us all. ❤️ AHHH, all 3 card options are awesome, & I think I’d pick the Starbucks! 😀
Happy Birthday!! I’d choose Starbucks!
I would choose Etsy!
Would be super excited to win an Etsy Gift card.Happy Birthday blessings! Thank you for this gracious giveaway.
Happy Birthday! ? I would love to win the Starbucks gift card!
I would like to win the Starbucks gift card the best!
I would love one to Starbucks!
I would love to have the Starbucks gift card
Oh I think I would pick the Etsy gift card. They have such neat things!
I’d love the Starbucks gc. Thank you and Hapoy Birthday!
I’d pick Starbucks. Thanks
Starbucks please
I would pick starbucks
I would love the ETSY gift card
I’d love to win the $32 Gift Card to Starbucks. Happy belated Birthday! Thank you for the chance <3
I would probably choose Etsy or Lush gift card should I be so lucky to win! Thanks for the chance.
I would probably pick LUSH or Starbucks- happy birthday! I think believing in yourself is one of the most important things to learn in life!
Happy birthday! I’d choose Starbucks ? thank you for the chance!