Powerful Life Lessons Learned in the Last Decade by Some Pretty Awesome Women

Throughout our lives, we endure so many varying experiences. Experiences we perceive as good or bad. Successes or failures. And ups or downs. But what sets an extraordinary woman apart, are the lessons she consciously chooses to take from these experiences. 

For an extraordinary woman, life is truly a continuous learning experience. And she learns not only from her own life experiences but may choose to also learn from the experiences and mistakes (so she doesn’t have to make the same ones) of others. 

As we embark upon a new decade, now is the time many of us set goals and resolutions. But as we look forward to the future, it’s also super important that we take the time to reflect on the experiences and lessons that we’ve learned in the past.  

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I recently spent some time reflecting on my own experiences from the last decade, 2010-2019. I was also curious to learn of the experiences and lessons of other women. And so I asked. I asked friends, family, colleagues, and sent an email to our readers inquiring a single question. What has been the most impactful lesson you’ve learned in the past 10 years?

In no particular here is what I uncovered.

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✨ Jenaae Jackson, 29, NYC

✨Love Always Jay, 32, Miami

✨Katharina, 23

[click_to_tweet tweet=”The purpose of failure is not for self definition or wallowing in sorrow – but instead to teach you how to succeed the next time. This applies in every aspect of life. Taking tests. Losing a basketball, football, soccer game. Sparring. Poor investments in companies, friends, time. Failure is one of life’s biggest gifts.” quote=”The purpose of failure is not for self definition or wallowing in sorrow – but instead to teach you how to succeed the next time. This applies in every aspect of life. Taking tests. Losing a basketball, football, soccer game. Sparring. Poor investments in companies, friends, time. Failure is one of life’s biggest gifts.” theme=””]

✨Elaine Sir, Blogger at elainesir.com

✨Victoria, 29, Leesburg

✨Cynthia M.

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✨Lesa Gayle, Dubai

✨Comforter

[click_to_tweet tweet=”Learning how to put self-compassion into practice has been life-changing. Being flexible and patient with myself is the only way I’ll reach my goals in a healthy way without burning out. No matter what my goals are in life, it’s important that I’m enjoying the process. And that starts with making my mental health a priority. ” quote=”Learning how to put self-compassion into practice has been life-changing. Being flexible and patient with myself is the only way I’ll reach my goals in a healthy way without burning out. No matter what my goals are in life, it’s important that I’m enjoying the process. And that starts with making my mental health a priority. ” theme=””]

✨Alexia Adana, 29 NYC

✨Amy Odell, Editor at Cosmopolitan

✨Liz Lamkin, Writer at Madame Noire

✨Luminita D. Saviuc, Blogger at Purpose Fairy

[click_to_tweet tweet=” Closure is something you create for yourself. Make your own closure. Don’t wait for or ask for someone else to give you that. Create it for yourself. Because closure is a state of mind. It’s a reclamation of your own energy. It doesn’t require permission or agreement.” quote=” Closure is something you create for yourself. Make your own closure. Don’t wait for or ask for someone else to give you that. Create it for yourself. Because closure is a state of mind. It’s a reclamation of your own energy. It doesn’t require permission or agreement.” theme=”style2″]

✨Rhumi Maher, 36, NYC

It’s always worthwhile to reflect on our past experiences and extract the lessons we have gained.

We hope these powerful lessons learned by these fabulous women inspire your own journey in some way.

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