20 Things Every Woman Should Have Before She Turns 35

Geplaatst op 10-06-2025

Categorie: Lifestyle

I’ll be 35 in about two months.  I have no clue how I got here.  This journey has been amazing, but I’ve had some bumps along the way. And on some days, it ll feels like a blur.  I mean, dag, didn’t I just turn 25?

As I approach 35, I have mixed emotions.  On the one hand I feel pretty good, because I think I’ve done well for myself.  I surely am not where I want to be, but I am also not in a bad place.  I married a good guy who’s my best friend ,and I have two kids who brighten my days beyond measure.  But, of course, I have some concerns about turning 35.  Some days I feel like I am coming up way too short when it comes to the things I’ve accomplished.  Shouldn’t I have done more by now?  A bigger income? More travel experiences under my belt? A blog with an awesome following (working on that), or a published book (working on that too)?

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Well, for what it’s worth, I think I am figuring it out, and I’m not doing a bad job (hey, if I won’t give myself props, who will?).  I also think that I have my best days ahead of me.  Raising my kids.  Building my marriage.  Watching JustDiva grow.  Sharing my thoughts with my CandidBelle readers.  I am thrilled about it all.  Absolutely thrilled.

Yet, with all my excitement, I have been hitting a few rough patches lately. But, like they say, those rough patches help us grow.  They make us stronger… right?

As I prepare to turn 35, I have a few things that I want to accomplish.  I know I can only do so much in 2 months, but I would like to think I’ve already accomplished a few of these things.  Here are 20 things I think every woman should have before she turns 35.

1) A strong sense of her personal style.

2) A very clear position about whether or not she wants kids.

3) The ability to say no without feeling guilty

4) A firm list of her “non-negotiables” in life

5) A career she’s passionate about, or a plan to leave her current career to enter a career she’s passionate about

6) Quality luggage

7) A beauty regimen that makes her feel fabulous

8) Confidence

9) An experience abroad that has changed her worldview

10) Skin that she feels completely comfortable in

11) A pair of tall boots that make her feel sexy

12) A pair of stilettos… even if she hardly ever wears them

13) A black dress that looks absolutely fabulous on her

14) A favorite meal that she can prepare pretty well

15) A circle of friends she can always count on

16) A regular spa visit (whether it’s monthly or annually)

17) A pair of earrings that look great with any outfit

18) A handbag that makes her feel grown and sexy

19) A fitness regimen that will help her stick around for another 35 years

20) A happy life… even if she is not exactly where she wants to be

Are you 35 or will you be 35 soon?  What do you think every woman should have?