(From a Woman Who Just Turned 30)
Your twenties are a wild, beautiful mix of discovery, mistakes, lessons, and breakthroughs. Now that I’ve officially crossed into my thirties, I can confidently say: a true glow-up isn’t just about looks — it’s about stepping into your power, inside and out. ✨
Here’s the glow-up checklist I wish I had at the start of my twenties:
1. Build a Morning Routine That Grounds You
- Wake up at a consistent time (even on weekends!)
- Stretch, pray, meditate, or journal before checking your phone
- Choose one thing that fuels you — a walk, a podcast, a slow breakfast
2. Prioritize Your Skin (and Sunscreen!)
- Find a skincare routine that works for your skin type
- Wear SPF every single day — yes, even when it’s cloudy
- Invest in treatments (facials, derm visits) when you can
3. Move Your Body for Joy, Not Punishment
- Try different workouts until you find what you love — not just what burns calories
- Dance classes? Pilates? Hot girl walks? Explore it all.
- Remember: consistency > perfection
4. Nurture Your Mind
- Read widely: fiction, finance, mindset, history, self-help
- Take breaks from social media (it’s not real life)
- Keep a list of personal goals outside of work and relationships
5. Get Serious About Financial Glow-Ups
- Open a high-yield savings account and retirement account
- Learn about investing — even $20 a month counts
- Budget for fun, too — your glow includes joy, not just sacrifice
6. Build a Signature Look
- Find a few outfit formulas that make you feel confident
- Create a capsule wardrobe with timeless basics
- Experiment with hairstyles or a signature scent
7. Master the Art of Boundaries
- Learn to say no without guilt
- Protect your peace — not everyone deserves access to you
- Surround yourself with friends who celebrate, not compete with you
8. Travel and Experience as Much as You Can
- Solo trips, road trips, spontaneous weekend getaways — GO.
- Save for experiences, not just things. Book with GoWithGuide to book a private tour with a local for your next vacation.
- Each new place changes you in the best way
9. Take Care of Future You
- Start therapy or coaching if it’s accessible to you
- Keep regular health check-ups
- Journal letters to your future self — you’ll thank you
10. Protect Your Energy
- Let go of trying to “prove yourself” to people who don’t get you
- Listen to your gut — intuition is a superpower
- Choose environments where you feel expansive, not diminished
Your twenties aren’t about being perfect. They’re about becoming.
It’s messy, magical, frustrating, and breathtaking all at once.
If you can focus on glowing from the inside out — mentally, emotionally, financially, spiritually — your thirties will greet you like an old friend saying, “You did good.” 💛
Save this checklist and work through it at your own pace. Your glow-up is yours to define.
