30 Things to Do Before Turning 30

Each of us is on our own life path. No matter how much we plan, that path is inevitably going to change and the key is being able to adapt and embrace the change. I’m a planner by profession and in my personal life. I plan out almost everything with to do lists. I’m turning 30 in June (screams with excitement and a little bit of fear).  It was only fitting I make a “to do” list for my 30th.

Many of my friends have been doing “30 by 30” which is marking off 30 countries on their passport by their 30th birthday. Well, that’s not happening for me. I’ve been out of the country a lot, but I’m far from 30. I still wanted to push myself to enjoy the last few weeks of my twenties and go into my 30th year and 4th decade of living feeling fresh and joyful. I’ve been self reflecting lately and thinking about my past and future. I think everyone does this when a big milestone birthday is looming. Honestly, I’m excited as life is going well and I want to be optimistic that it will keep getting better if I work hard and radiate positivity.

I’ve created a list of 30 things I want to do before my 30th birthday. This is my list. As I said before, everyone is different. If you’re planning to make your own, I encourage you to make it unique to you, your experiences and aspirations. Feel free to take inspiration from my list as I certainly took inspo from others’ lists.

MY 30 BY 30

1. Write down 1 thing each day I’m grateful for. Find the happy in everyday
2. Write a note to your 40 year old self about where you are at 29 and where you want to be in a decade
3. Visit a new country and dance in the ocean
4. Turn your phone off for 24 hours and just enjoy the day
5. Watch the sunset at Coachella
6. Go on a hike in Nashville
7. Take a yoga class
8. Run a 5k (marathon)
9. Go to the spa with momma for a girl’s day
10. Read 3 books that have been sitting on your list
11. Do an arts and crafts project for your home
12. Invest in yourself and your personal brand financially, emotionally and mentally
13. Throw a poolside beauty day
14. Visit Bluebird Cafe
15. Host a rooftop soiree for your friends 
16. Get rid of clothes you haven’t worn in a year
17. Take better care of yourself each day-make time to relax and unwind 
18. Write your name in the sand in Mexico
19. Crowd surf or get on someone’s shoulders at a concert
20. Write a poem or song
21. Call and/or facetime a friend at least once a week. Make keeping in contact a habit
22. Volunteer at least one weekend at a school or shelter
23. Have lunch with strangers to meet new people
24. Try at least 6 new restaurants in Nashville. Be a food tourist in your own city
25. Take a solo trip or a solo staycation
26. Fall in love
27. Dance on Beale Street
28. Let go of grudges. Let the past be the past
29. Visit a waterfall in Nashville 
30. Leave room to make mistakes and change your list and plan as needed

I’ve already enlisted many of my family and friends to help me complete all 29 items on the list and add one fun one. What do you think #30 should be? Tell me in the comments section below. I will update this post throughout the next few weeks as I check off things on the list. Also, be sure to follow me on Instagram so you can see this journey to 30 live through stories and pictures.

love, 

Leigh Love

“I tried to carry the weight of the world, but I only have two hands. Hope I get the chance to travel the world, but I don’t have any plans. Wish that I could stay forever this young.” –Avicci x Wake Me Up