Herewith, three “gifts” one 40-something woman would give a 20-something if she were a “Forty-Godmother”. What are yours? ~1~ To want to prove yourself…for yourself. Having something to prove drives you to reach for something. But when you are trying to prove it to others it is a chip on your shoulder. When it is […] Read more…
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Three Gifts for a 20-Something (72)
Herewith, three “gifts” one 40-something woman would give a 20-something if she were a “Forty-Godmother”. What are yours? ~1~ $5 a day to save. You feel like you have forever to save money. Being 30 or 35 is so far away. But if you can just give up a Starbucks a day, it’s worth it. […] Read more…
Three Gifts for a 20-Something (71)
Herewith, three “gifts” one 40-something woman would give a 20-something if she were a “Forty-Godmother”. What are yours? ~1~ To make room for more than one dream in your life. ~2~ To see yourself as special. The most important thing I have learned is that I have to feel lspecial and important all on my […] Read more…
Three Gifts for a 20-Something (70)
Herewith, three “gifts” one 40-something woman would give a 20-something if she were a “Forty-Godmother”. What are yours? ~1~ Work really hard for something that is hard to do. That’s the only way to earn self-worth..to experience hardship and to work your own way though it. By the time you do, it won’t be so […] Read more…
Three Gifts for a 20-Something (69)
Herewith, three “gifts” one 40-something woman would give a 20-something if she were a “Forty-Godmother”. What are yours? ~1~ To take risks. It’s the time to make really shitty decisions in life because it doesn’t affect anybody else. In your twenties there’s truly a sense of complete independence. You’re not relying on your parents. You’re […] Read more…
Three Gifts for a 20-Something (68)
Herewith, three “gifts” one 40-something woman would give a 20-something if she were a “Forty-Godmother”. What are yours? ~1~ The ability to get a little messy. In your twenties it’s okay to mess up. Take some risks. Listen to what happens an learn. ~2~ Don’t worry if your path is’t so linear. I was so […] Read more…
3 Gifts for a 20-Something (68) – Reposted
Herewith, three “gifts” one 40-something woman would give a 20-something if she were a “Forty-Godmother”. What are yours? ~1~ Travel cheap. Figure out a way to make it work. You think you have to get a job and that you will always have time but it’s a lot harder to do later. When you are […] Read more…
Three Gifts for a 20-Something (67)
Herewith, three “gifts” one 40-something woman would give a 20-something if she were a “Forty-Godmother”. What are yours? ~1~ Take care of yourself physically and emotionally. People tell you it doesn’t matter what you are on the outside. It’s the inside. But you know as time went by I realized it’s the outside that attracts […] Read more…