Who Says Turning 30 Can’t Be a Fresh Start?

Allison Burney
Nov 3 · 4 min read

This morning I jumped out of bed at 5am when my alarm went off.

Something was different today though. I was happy.

I actually woke up before my alarm, and instead of instantly being bombarded by an onslaught of unhelpful thoughts that normally come at that hour (you know the ones I’m talking about, because they’re likely the same ones that enter your mind at whatever hour you wake up), I actually felt excited.

My New Life

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Allison Burney

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Life is an adventure, and that’s what inspires my writing. Writer for The Ascent & Be Your Best Self. Life lessons, personal growth, writing. allisonburney.com

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