Great list. I can agree with every one. My only thought is that children remember whether you were there beginning at 5-6 years of age. Both my kids (now adults) remember that I was active at their school (always good to have relationships with their teachers) & in their after school activities. They treasure that I was involved in what mattered to them.
oh Nancy, that is such a lovely thing for your kids to remember - you're right - they do remember earlier than middle school. thank you so much for reading! xo Amelia
I loved the post ! It’s so easy to allow our negative emotions to make us feel there’s something wrong- when we all have them. My life began again at 50, I went to massage school and learned to heal people’s pain. I also go remarried. It’s never too late is so true. Oh and being comfortable in your clothes is hugely needed!
Thanks for all this! Especially #14. My kids are young and that’s what I try to focus on, and I’m never sure if it’s the right decision so this is helpful to read. Happy birthday!!
Happy Birthday Amelia! This list is quite a gift to me and your readers. So many stand out and interestingly, I could read this on any given day and different ones would stand out to me. Today, the point about Not Quite Right really resonates. When it happens, I try to ignore it but when something is not quite right, it really means something! I’ll come back to this list I’m sure!
learning to pay attention to the Not Quite Right feeling has been a lifelong lesson for me! I spent about a month jotting down ideas for this post, and then a few days writing it - thank you so much for reading!
LOVE this, Amelia–and every iconic pic!! It's giving Wear Sunscreen (you know?) wisdom, but in the most relatable (and touching) way!!💖 Happy, happy 🎉50🎉 and wishing you wonderful, continued celebrations!!! XXXX
I turned 52 this year and I’ve just read your list whilst nodding sagely - but also there were a few reminders in there. Always good to remember to keep it real 💚
A very happy belated birthday, Amelia! 🥳 I’m obsessed with all the wisdom here, particularly this lesson: “Asking for what I want is better than being asked.” It’s been so hard to put this one into practice myself…but practice makes progress!
thank you! hope the travels are going well! I was wondering if that particular tip is true for other people or just me! I'm always so honored and flattered when I'm asked to do something but really have found that those things don't work out as well as the ones I go after...
They are! 🤗 And yes, 100%…but I’ve never heard this particular piece of wisdom crystallized as succinctly as you did here. I’m bookmarking this as a continuing reminder to my future self!
Great list. I can agree with every one. My only thought is that children remember whether you were there beginning at 5-6 years of age. Both my kids (now adults) remember that I was active at their school (always good to have relationships with their teachers) & in their after school activities. They treasure that I was involved in what mattered to them.
oh Nancy, that is such a lovely thing for your kids to remember - you're right - they do remember earlier than middle school. thank you so much for reading! xo Amelia
I just turned 40 last week and I needed to read this! Thank you for sharing your lessons. I will definitely take them to heart. =)
happy birthday and thank you for reading!
Are we karaoke twins?!? I keep a karaoke list on my phone and my go-to song is LET'S HEAR IT FOR THE BOY!
Woohoo Lynn! Great minds!
Happy 50th!! Thank you for the incredible list. Off to buy looser pants!
thank you! and enjoy the freedom!
I loved the post ! It’s so easy to allow our negative emotions to make us feel there’s something wrong- when we all have them. My life began again at 50, I went to massage school and learned to heal people’s pain. I also go remarried. It’s never too late is so true. Oh and being comfortable in your clothes is hugely needed!
What an inspiring story, Monica!
Thanks for all this! Especially #14. My kids are young and that’s what I try to focus on, and I’m never sure if it’s the right decision so this is helpful to read. Happy birthday!!
So glad it was helpful - thank you so much for reading! You're doing a great job! xo
Thanks for those uplifting words!
Happy Birthday Amelia! This list is quite a gift to me and your readers. So many stand out and interestingly, I could read this on any given day and different ones would stand out to me. Today, the point about Not Quite Right really resonates. When it happens, I try to ignore it but when something is not quite right, it really means something! I’ll come back to this list I’m sure!
How long did it take you to write this piece?
learning to pay attention to the Not Quite Right feeling has been a lifelong lesson for me! I spent about a month jotting down ideas for this post, and then a few days writing it - thank you so much for reading!
Thank you, Amelia. This is worth a year of therapy!
happy to help save some time and money!
50! Just getting started. But, good start.
A lot still to learn!
LOVE this, Amelia–and every iconic pic!! It's giving Wear Sunscreen (you know?) wisdom, but in the most relatable (and touching) way!!💖 Happy, happy 🎉50🎉 and wishing you wonderful, continued celebrations!!! XXXX
thank you so much, Jen! Wear Sunscreen should probably be on the list!
Haha, I think No One Ever Said You Must Wear Tight Pants... deserves IT'S own backing track. (Seriously!) So good. 🥰
What a great list. So many great reminders. I want to print it out and hang it on the wall!
I'm honored!
I turned 52 this year and I’ve just read your list whilst nodding sagely - but also there were a few reminders in there. Always good to remember to keep it real 💚
and there's still so much more to learn! ❤️
Always 💚
I love this so much. Thanks for sharing.
Oh gosh, thanks so much for reading, and for saying that! ❤️
This is a fabulous list, I love it. Number 30. Ignore any “data set of one" is my favourite, along with number 3 of course!
thank you so much for reading! ignoring any data set of one is an ongoing project for me!
It’s a long & winding road … not sure if it’s truly achievable because our little friend self doubt will always be there lurking in the background!
A very happy belated birthday, Amelia! 🥳 I’m obsessed with all the wisdom here, particularly this lesson: “Asking for what I want is better than being asked.” It’s been so hard to put this one into practice myself…but practice makes progress!
thank you! hope the travels are going well! I was wondering if that particular tip is true for other people or just me! I'm always so honored and flattered when I'm asked to do something but really have found that those things don't work out as well as the ones I go after...
They are! 🤗 And yes, 100%…but I’ve never heard this particular piece of wisdom crystallized as succinctly as you did here. I’m bookmarking this as a continuing reminder to my future self!
Thank you for this post! I'm going to keep it and get back to it times and times again. So many great points here. And happy birthday!!
that is such a high compliment - I am honored and I hope these bits and pieces of advice are helpful to you! ❤️