✨ Talk to Me Thursday: Stepping Into 38
I turn 38 this Sunday… and if I’m being honest, I don’t know when 40 suddenly started feeling closer than 20.
Somewhere along the way, the years sped up. Life got fuller. Responsibilities got heavier. And I caught myself having moments of, wait… how did we get here already?
There’s a little bit of anxiousness in it—if I’m being real. Not in a “I’m scared to get older” kind of way… but more in a “am I doing enough with the time I’ve been given?” kind of way. But at the same time… there’s also this sense of clarity. Because life may not look like what I thought it would at 20—but in so many ways, it’s better. It’s deeper. It’s more meaningful. It’s more me.
The past few years have stretched me, humbled me, grown me, and honestly… woken me up. I’ve learned a lot about who I am, what matters, what doesn’t, and how I want to show up—not just for myself, but for my family.
So in true Talk to Me Thursday fashion… I wanted to share some things I’m learning (and still learning) as I step into 38 🤍
You can be grateful and still want more
Boundaries don’t make you mean—they make you healthy
Not everyone gets access to you anymore (and that’s okay)
Healing isn’t linear
Comparison steals joy every single time
Being present matters more than being perfect
The days are long but the years are flying (and I hate how true that is)
My daughter is watching everything—including how I treat myself
Freedom matters more than a title
Multiple streams of income = peace of mind
It’s okay to pivot (hi skincare switch 👋)
You don’t need to have it all figured out to start
Taking care of myself is not selfish—it’s necessary
Gut health is not just a trend… it’s everything
Simple routines > complicated ones
The right people feel easy
You outgrow people—and that’s part of growth
Marriage takes work, but it’s worth it
God’s timing has never once been wrong
Even when I didn’t understand, He was working
Rest is productive
Saying no is powerful
I’m allowed to outgrow versions of myself that once felt comfortable
Protecting my peace is more important than pleasing everyone
I don’t need to shrink to make others comfortable
It’s not too late to chase dreams that still live in my heart
I’m done apologizing for choosing myself
I can be proud of how far I’ve come and still want more for my life
The life I’m building matters more than how it looks to others
I’m learning to trust myself more than outside opinions
Not every opportunity is meant for me—and that’s a good thing
My energy is valuable, and I protect it differently now
Peace in my home will always come before outside noise
I don’t need validation to move forward anymore
Growth can feel uncomfortable, but staying the same feels worse
I can hold both ambition and contentment at the same time
I want my daughter to see what it looks like to go after your dreams
38 feels like alignment, not slowing down
If there’s one thing I know going into 38… it’s that I’m not done becoming.
I’m just getting started 🤍
What’s something life has been teaching you lately?
I’d love to read every single one 🤍✨
xoxo,
Katie