12 months, 12 lessons

12 months, 12 lessons in love and work

My husband and I just celebrated our first wedding anniversary and one whole year of marriage! It’s hard to believe but time really does move fast. This journey has just begun but I’ve definitely learned so much from taking this amazing step in life, and from having an incredible partner in my life who values growth and who encourages me to be a better me everyday. I wanted to share a few of these lessons that apply to love, to work, and to so much of life! These are serious and meaningful lessons that have been and will continue to be helpful to me personally, and I hope they mean something to you too. Another bonus piece of advice I will mention is to remember to have fun, laugh, and enjoy the journey! Please feel free to let me know what if any of these lessons resonate with you.

1. You can’t be everything to everyone but you can be something to someone special

2. Set boundaries, your future self, family, and community will thank you for it

3. Time waits for no one, use it wisely

4. Keep your private and public life separate

5. Never discount the value of rhythm and routine in creating peace in your life

6. Don’t just think positively, speak positivity

7. Your words have impact, choose and use them wisely

8. Guard your commitments

9. Always prioritize trust, communication, and understanding

10. Remember your why, and reflect on it often

11. Take care of your mind, body, and soul and encourage those you love to do the same

12. Don’t focus solely on what you expect from others, start by modeling what you’d like to see from others and be the change