30 Before 30: Crafting My Best Decade Yet


This is my '30 Before 30' bucket list — a collection of goals and experiences I'm committed to achieving before my next decade begins. It's a mix of personal growth, career aspirations, and life adventures, all designed to make the most of this exciting chapter. I'm excited to see how these goals will shape my journey and help me become the best version of myself.

A journal and a cup of tea.

Self

  • Less screen time, more productivity
  • Stop caring about what people think
  • Do things for myself
  • Be okay with being alone
  • Express my feelings more and upfront
  • Allow myself to make mistakes
  • Stop pondering about the past and look forward
  • Establish healthy boundaries
  • Develop a consistent morning and evening routine
  • Learn to manage stress effectively
A laptop by the window.

Career

  • Graduate with latin honors
  • Pursue a master's degree (at some point, not immediately)
  • Secure a job in a reputable company
  • Explore a passion project
  • Build a portfolio
  • Join a professional organization
  • Master a software or tool relevant to my field of work
  • Give a professional presentation or workshop
  • Set up a professional online presence
  • Travel for work, internationally
  • Start my own business or freelance venture
A hibiscus flower floating on water.

Life

  • Learn a new hobby or skill
  • Travel to at least three (3) countries
  • Learn another language
  • Volunteer for a cause
  • Get financially organized (create a budget or start investing)
  • Try at least two (2) action-filled recreational activities
  • Take a class outside my comfort zone
  • Attend a cultural festival
  • Achieve a significant fitness goal