33 Lessons I’ve Learned by Age 33
Turning 33 feels a little surreal. Not in a dramatic, “what is time” spiral way, but more in a quiet, grounding sense of clarity I did not expect. Somewhere between my early twenties and now, life stopped feeling like something I was racing toward and started feeling like something I am actively building.
I do not have everything figured out. I still change my mind, overthink decisions, and Google things I absolutely should know by now. But I have learned a lot along the way about confidence, relationships, work, rest, boundaries, and what actually matters when the noise fades out.
So in honor of 33, I wanted to sit down and reflect. Not in a highlight-reel way, but in an honest, lived-in way. These are the lessons that stuck with me, surprised me, challenged me, and shaped the version of myself I am still becoming.
Think of this as a mix of reminders, little truths, and gentle nudges I wish I could hand to my younger self and maybe to you too. 🫶🏻
33 Lessons I’ve Learned by Age 33
1. Your life gets easier when you stop abandoning yourself to keep other people comfortable.
2. You can absolutely do anything you put your mind to as long as you’re strong willed enough and commit to working on it daily.
3. Your timeline might look differently than other people. Timelines are fake and bullshit / made up.
4. Follow YOUR OWN path.
5. START FACE TAPING & USING RED LIGHT THERAPY. These change your skin for the better.
6. No one is looking at your acne breakout. You are beautiful because of your energy & how you make people feel.
7. There is no one roadmap for happiness.
8. Use anxiety as a tool to fuel you – it isn’t only a bad thing and can be used to propel you!
9. It’s totally fine if you feel lost in your 20’s- it gets way better in a few years.
10. The darkest and lowest moments are actually a gift propelling you to who you’re meant to be.
11. It’s fine to love classic & simple style.
12. Lean into what you truly love and resonate with rather than looking around at what anyone else is doing.
13. Exercise is wonderful medicine for the mind.
14. Deep meaningful relationships require love and care.
15. Marriage is amazing and peaceful but can also have seasons of challenge followed by even better seasons.
16. When you feel uplifted around people that’s how you know they are your people. Pay attention to how you feel after spending time with someone and adjust accordingly.
17. Time is your greatest asset.
18. If “friends” start making mean little comments to you about you being “too much” or just passive aggressive little digs, they aren’t your real friends. Respectfully, BYE.
19. If you take little steps towards your dreams every single day, they will come true. Don’t accept anything less.
20. Meditation daily for 20 minutes will change your life along with practicing neuroscience.
21. If you get an overwhelming urge to move somewhere – you should listen.
22. Learning and setting boundaries doesn’t make you mean, it makes you strong.
23. No is a complete sentence.
24. You don’t ever need to explain yourself.
25. It’s okay to remove people from your life who constantly dim your light.
26. Having different kinds of friends is special and normal.
27. It’s okay if friendship changes as you get older.
28. Work on optimizing your supplement routine and sleep schedule because it will 100% change your life and even how much income you generate.
29. Low impact workouts work for you better than restricting and going hard at Orange Theory.
30. Less is actually more often times.
31. Not everything needs a reaction. Peace is a skill.
32. Rest is productive when it restores you.
33. Your dream life requires boring consistency.
