Things I learned about myself in 2020

Lauren Volper
4 min readNov 18, 2020

I started this list in March about things I learned in quarantine. It’s been so long, we don’t even call it that anymore.

I was quarantined within myself the majority of this year. So many transitions — geographically, emotionally, relationally, financially, professionally. Not that interesting, I know. We all were there too. But just this thing: I think I learned the most about myself, more than I ever freaking could have in any other container, and sometimes I just need to reflect on this because it’s blowing my mind. This one simple thing I figured out — in a BIG way.

I got to learn who the fuck I am, what I stand for, and I’m on a quest to be of service with that understanding now.

I did the work, and now I want to share. What that meant, and maybe (hopefully) someone else can gain from my pain.

What I learned: I am lovable. I am. I was loved in such an honest, patient, and pure way this year, and I let him go. I let him go because we wanted different things. I knew what I wanted, and he didn’t. I let that go. What I learned from that is that when I am unwavering in my needs, I am rewarded with confidence, self-esteem, and strength.

The takeaway for you: think about where you are waffling on, and how much of that is contributed to fear? Fear and faith can not coexist. You…

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Lauren Volper

@thelaurenvolperlife. Culinary school grad. Professional Wino. Retired amatuer bodybuilder. Jill of all trades, master of pun.