Ashley Johnson

33 Things I learned before turning 33

Ashley Johnson
33 Things I learned before turning 33

Turning 33 Was Anticlimactic.

And I’m glad to say I like it better that way. Another year, another chance to do all the things I want to do, be all the things I want to be. Reflect on the L’s, the Wins and decide how to pivot. Here are 33 things I learned about myself, about life and making it easier.

  1. Do it now, whatever it is, do it now.

  2. Don’t be afraid with asking for help.

  3. Get an accountability partner

  4. Hire out. Get the maid, get the assistant, get the graphic designer.

  5. Develop a personal style. It will save you time in getting ready.

  6. The time will past regardless, you can spend it doing something or not.

  7. Dont be afraid to take pictures. In public, in private. Take them.

  8. Go outside. Touch grass. Be active.

  9. Get more hobbies. Learn more crafts

  10. Date more. And then more than that.

  11. If it aint broke, dont fix it. This only applies to things that you are receiving stellar results from. Everything else can always stand t a little tweaking.

  12. Get that therapist.

  13. Experiment. With your hair, your style, new things.

  14. Read more. Fiction.Non-Fiction. Self Help. Articles.

  15. Contradict yourself

  16. Learn a new language

  17. Find something to be consistent in

  18. Actions> Words.

  19. Take care of your gums

  20. If you’re going to ball out. Quality> Quantity

  21. Elevate your palette. Find out what good food is. Expand your cuisine. Try different foods

  22. Dont be afraid to solo travel.

  23. See where your money is going, then budget accordingly.

  24. Change careers, expand your personal goals. Or just find something you like that pays enough to sustain the lifestyle you want.

  25. Be intentional about friendship. find out what being intentional means and looks like for you.

  26. Don’t me tied to the idea of a lover. cultivate love, family and community in other ways.

  27. If you’re concerned about aging, start by stretching, finish with retinol.

  28. Learn to master discipline. daily.

  29. No one ever remembers the night they stayed in and got a good night sleep

    29a. You aren’t missing anything bye getting your shit together

  30. Learn how to cook at least 3 full meals to perfection. Then expand the menu.