I am not going to write about being thirty like I am a professional at it. Everyday is a new day and as of today I can honestly say I love being in my thirties. I feel like a lot of the crap I worried about in my twenties melted away. I can focus more on being me and less on pleasing others.
Pleasing others is in my nature. I am not quite sure where I picked up the character trait to fear displeasing others, but it is one of my fatal flaws. Okay, that was overly dramatic...maybe not fatal, but it is a trait that has held me back both professionally and personally.
A year and half ago I started on a journey of focusing my life around me. I know, what a strange concept, but it has paid off. I am over 50lbs lighter. Happier and loving life. Losing weight is hard at any age and at any starting weight. Something I have learned on this journey is that everyone, no matter their shape or size is insecure about something. We are all fighting battles out there. Be kind to each other, because you don't know what is going on behind closed doors.
Thought for the day: Try something new, even if it scares you. I am going to be taking a risk tonight...it is not a big one, but it is out of my comfort zone. We will see if taking a risk will gain rewards.
Shoot for the moon,
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