21. 10 Things I’m Not Giving Energy To In My 30s

What sticks out to me so far in my life is how different I feel
right now in my 30s compared to when I was in my 20s. 





I’ve heard people around me say, “30s are your new 20s” and I
feel like it could go one of two ways. First, is that people can
view getting older as the worst thing that can happen to them.
The second is viewing it as an opportunity to discover new
versions of themselves.





I’m definitely the latter and I won’t deny that I love getting
older. Each year, I become wiser and more in tune with my
authentic self. I discover new ways of creating the person I want
to be.





So whether you are in your 30s and just looking for some things
you can leave behind too, or whether you're in your 20s or
younger and just wondering what life might be like in your 30s,
I’m sharing the 10 things I’m no longer giving energy to in my
30s. No matter how old (or young) you are, my hope is that you
can take away some things to consider and ask yourself if it’s
worth it to give energy to these things as well.








In this episode:


01:59 - No longer feel guilty about declining invitations or
not making these interactions a priority

05:12 - Giving up alcohol due to witnessing harm and feeling
personal distress

08:40 - Self-improvement is key, allowing me to manage
discomfort without controlling others' opinions

11:22 - Discovering the power of internal validation

13:07 - Not stressing about appearance

18:10 - No longer changing myself to gain acceptance and
approval

20:22 - Not feeling guilty for saying no

21:40 - Appreciate that embracing imperfections and
vulnerabilities is a courageous act

23:37 - Realizing that life is too short to engage in things
out of obligation or fear of offense

26:47 - Reflecting on the significance of where we direct our
energy






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