Today @lorinska (August 1st) I turn 38 years old. To my girls and Chook; thank you Florence for picking mums dress, Penelope for the extra kiss and cuddles and Dad spoiling me. I thought I’d share a handful of lessons that I’ve learned. 1. Slow down 2. This moment is all there is 3. When your child asks for your attention, try and grant it 4. If you find yourself swimming with all the other fish, go the other way 5. Mistakes are the best way to learn. 6. Failures are the stepping stones to success 7. Rest is more important than you think 8. The destination is just a tiny slice of the journey 9. A good walk cures most problems 10. Let go of expectation 11. Giving is so much better than getting 12. Gratitude is one of the best ways to find contentment. 13. Create 14. Get some perspective 15. Learn the art of empathy 16. Do less 17. No one knows what they are doing as parents 18. Love comes in many flavours 19. Life is exceedingly brief 20. Fear will try and stop you 21. Taste buds change 22. Be grateful for you 23. Gratitude changers everything 24. Give thanks 25. Always find something to be grateful for 26. Don’t be picky: appreciate everything 27. Find gratitude in your challenges 28. Express yourself 29. Keep a gratitude journal 30. Spend time with loved ones 31. Volunteer 32. Improve your happiness in other areas of your life 33. Practice mindfulness 34. Smile often 35. When you think a negative thought, try to see the positive side in the situation 36. Focus on your strengths 37. Mediate 38. I have a lot left to learn To @dior , this was a very unexpected shoot to help celebrate my birthday, so a big thank you to the ladies and @lizsunshine for making me feel extra special. Opting not to wear make up seemed logical at the time. Oh well embracing the bare face look 🫢 #love #celebrating .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ #birthdaysurprises #birthdayweekend #celebrate #celebration #couture #momsofig #potd