My 30s in review: Looking forward to 40
Dear Cafecito,
As I approach 40, I'm reflecting on the significant lessons I learned in my 30s. This decade was a time of milestones such as becoming a teacher at 30, getting married at 33, and earning two master's degrees at 32 and 34. Yet, this decade also brought a lot of unexpected challenges, such as rapid weight gain and developing unfulfilled career expectations, which left me feeling lost and uncertain for a very long time.
The global pandemic was a turning point for me, especially since I was 35 when this happened. During this period of isolation, I stopped drinking and going out, focusing my energy on self-reflection and rediscovering my personal projects I had previously dismissed as silly or impossible to reach. As I shed old habits and unnecessary distractions, I found clarity in solitude as well. Although some friendships faded, I became more resilient and had a much deeper understanding of myself. Most importantly, I learned how to embrace my imperfections.
One of my rediscovered passions was getting back to finding a creative outlet that ended up bringing a great sense of fulfillment. I fell in love with turning my designs into stickers and seeing them on people’s tumblers and laptops.
Now, I'm entering a new decade with a sense of excitement and anticipation. I welcome the wisdom, resilience, and self-awareness that comes with being 40. Overall, I'm eager to continue exploring my creative passions and living more authentically than ever before.
What were your most significant lessons from your 30s?
I’d love to hear your transformation story. Share in the comments!
Thank you for stopping by!
Sincerely,
Clari♡ from The Cafecito Diaries ☕️📝 | 💌 hello@claribotello.com
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