10 LIFE IMPORTANT LESSONS I Learned by Age 40 (An excerpt from my journal)

Writing this, I'm definitely feeling older. I've gained weight, my skin is not as vibrant as it once was and I'm more anxious about eating right, exercising, meditating, sleeping more, and surrounding myself with loved ones. All signs of ageing, I guess. 

Looking back and reflecting on the last forty years of my life, I have learned a lot about life and have grown into the woman I am today.

So before I have troubles with my memory, let me share some of LIFE IMPORTANT LESSONS I learned by age 40:

1. I learned not to worry about what the people think about me and expect of me because God

loves me and accepts me unconditionally.

2. I learned not to please people but seek to please God.

3. I learned not to compare myself to others but look up to my Savior Jesus Christ, who is my exemplary. 

4. I learned not to prove my worth by successes, accomplishments, relationships, and material things but seek to honor God with all His blessings. 

5. I learned not to crave affirmation, validation and attention but freely give my affirmation and attention to others.

6. I learned that success in business, in relationships and in life all begins with a small step grounded in a desire to be better and do better.

7. I learned to be determined to live fully, continually learn and prepare for what this mortal life has to teach by being open to the lessons in everything I do and experience.

8. I learned to practice turning my thoughts toward appreciation and thanksgiving because that is where I find my gifts, strength and power.

9. I learned to slow down, not to rush into things and let my life unfold.

10. I learned to make active choices to understand who I am and what I want, and set the goals that keep me moving in the right direction. 

PS:

The love of my family behind me gives me the strength to weather any storm that comes my way. I'm grateful for having a family I could ever ask for.

Penning my thoughts and experiences, my desire is to influence not only those who would read this but that this will be a source of great inspiration to my family, our children, grandchildren, on through our generations.