At the end of February, I turned Thirty.
During my most recent move to Arkansas, I found a notebook that had been tucked away in a small shoe box. On the first page, it read May 2009, Life Goals For My 30-Year-Old Self. Only one item on the list had been accomplished, Own A Dog! Part of me felt disappointed that I hadn’t reached all these goals that my younger self aspired to attain. But most of me felt an overwhelming relief. Mentally I have grown since scribbling that list together dreaming about the life I would one day live. My life path has turned me into an adventurous travel bug always trying to say yes to things that scare me. If I followed that list I wouldn’t have grown to the woman I am now.
Thirty has been about challenging myself to be a productive person. I have struggled in the past by not balancing my schedule to make space for all the goals I want to accomplish. I now accept that I have to list and fill out a calendar to be able to achieve my monthly goals.
Thirty has been about having the personal awareness when life is overwhelming to put one foot in front of the other. When looking at the long to-do lists and a pile of dishes, I easily feel anxious. Remembering to take a deep breath and just start. Start a project on the list or dive into the dishes from lunch. Because before I know it then it’s accomplished and my anxiety is once again at bay.
Thirty has been about prioritizing building out the back of our car. I have always wanted to have the freedom to travel without all the details of tent camping or paying for hotels. Not only was our car-build comfortable but also easy to assemble at night. Felt amazing to get out to our National Parks and explore nature in the Spring.
Thirty has been about my having a strict facial & body care routine. I have always cared about my morning and nighttime routines, but I never was consistent and didn’t look into products properly. I have now found that many of my favorite products were filled with toxic ingredients. Now my products are clean, vegan, and healthy for daily routines. This is what being an adult feels like.
Thirty has been about having a positive relationship with working out. Getting into a good routine of working out is one of my biggest life struggles. Growing up I participated in many sports, so I didn’t need to incorporate gym classes with my already dense athletic practice schedules. But now that I’m an adult I have never been able to keep a consistent workout routine that has made me happy. In the past, I have often gotten into rhythms, but they are always driven by negative thoughts. Now I challenge myself to incorporate activities in my schedule that check off those workout boxes without the boring classes.
Thirty has been about realizing that I am going to adopt countless dogs that need a warm and loving home. I can totally see myself with a ton of land just for my herd of dogs.
Thirty has been about knowing that the paths I have taken in my life have led me to become a pretty kick-ass person. I might not be married or have a big house filled with kids, but I’ve been out here chasing my dreams and living my absolute best life.
I decided I needed to re-write my list of life goals at thirty, to reflect the true Liv.
Goals At 30!
Have The Cutest Dog As My Best Friend
Write Creatively
Pursue A Career In Hospitality + Food & Beverage
Eat Healthy & Practice A Healthy Relationship With Food
Work Out Mindfully To Bring My Life Joy
Have Multiple Creative Outlets
Supportive Friendships With Equal Nourishment
Embrace My Pisces Energy
Loving & Happy Partnership
Fully Accepted My Love For The Harry Potter Series
Self Love Is Important To Practice Daily
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