On turning 28...

28 was a major year for me! Just to name a few reasons why: I got married, had a baby & survived a pandemic. It was a year that has taught me A LOT & I wanted to share a few life changing things I learned:

+ Never be afraid of asking for what you want. The worst that will happen is you hear the word “no”, and that shouldn’t stop you either.

+ The importance of being present. I leave my phone in my bedroom once a day while spending time with Gemma or go for a walk with Louis without looking at my phone at all to be 100% mentally there & in the moment.

+ The importance of taking care of your mental health because it effects your overall health. Find something that gets you in the right head space to be truly happy.

+ Just because you’ve been friends with someone for 20 years, doesn’t make them your best friend. Truly amazing friends don’t have a time stamp.

+ Time is your most valuable currency, so spend it with people that really matter and doing things that will help you grow.

+ Sometimes, being vulnerable opens doors to relationships you would have otherwise never had. Vulnerability allows people to feel safe around you.

+ Your habits define you, so make sure your daily routine & rituals are exactly what you want them to be, not a persona you’re trying to paint.

+ Diversify the people you allow into your life. You won’t get anywhere if all your friends/ connections are exactly like you. You learn from diversity.

+ I overestimated the amount of stuff I need. *deletes 3 black boots from cart*

+ Food freedom: this is something that occurred to me during pregnancy (I’m not talking about cravings). I’ve learned to let go of the idea of a “perfect diet” and enjoy the things that make me feel good.

+ Love your body. It’s the only one you’ll ever have & it’s beautiful. No matter your shape, stretch marks, cellulite, etc.- we all have imperfections but it’s learning to really accept them.

Let’s see what 29 brings to the table!