# @thirtywaves on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DUNbGVpDPQ3
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- **Posted:** 2026-02-01T09:09:30.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Brittany Allyn (@thirtywaves) — https://gondola.cc/thirtywaves

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Official one week countdown until I’m 40!!! 

Here are a few things I’m reflecting on learning this past decade: 

* peace is priceless over passion highs/lows 
* becoming yourself is quieter than I expected, and far more powerful…suddenly you’re just more “you” one day and the work starts paying off 
* timing matters, you can’t fight it 
* Your career can really start mid/late 30’s, not in the beginning 
* Being bold and adventurous at 30 isn’t too late and the perfect time to do so (I moved to nyc 30 single 10 yrs ago)
* If you’re not bold or believe in yourself early in this decade you’ll be stuck at the end of it in deeper hole living a life you don’t want. I’ve seen so many women do this and it’s harder to get out of if you don’t settle 
* Always aim to aim make your own money, don’t count on marriage or your family money 
* trust the detour…it’s usually something that’s a blessing later on. 
*  A beautiful life isn’t built all at once, it’s one very small thing that’s good and builds over time sporadically and then more frequently 
* Prioritize things that will propel you forward over parting or being a “yes” person to please friends (I.e. staying in on a Friday to work on your passion project) 
* Drinking every weekend is overrated. So are drugs.
* Meeting timelines and having kids early 30s is a LOT more work sacrificial than you think and your friends that do so will most always tell you they wish they dint rush it 
* Do the beauty things that make you happy - BUT always keep it natural so friends barely detect it 
* Surround yourself with friends you look up to, respect, like-minded. Not just ones that are easy or by default. Your life and energy levels up when you do this. Don’t get lazy if you don’t have this and push yourself to make new friends if you’re missing this, even if it’s uncomfortable at first. Doors open and up and you feel more happy and secure in your timeline. 

Hmm I could go on an on, but what do you think and what else have I missed you’ve learned in this decade? Britt x #30s #reflections #womanhood #turning40 #lifelessons

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