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I’m a beautiful 30-year-old woman who is gainfully employed, a follower of God, single (but with many handsome prospects) and many amazing things going for me. But sometimes, I feel like I don’t have it together and am nowhere near figuring this life thing out. Sound like you? I hope so because I don’t want to be alone in this!

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I feel like there’s a ton of things that I just don’t understand or have. Someone help!

Almost 10 years ago, Glamour created a list, 30 Things Every Woman Should Have and Should Know by the Time She’s 30. And now that list is a book and it’s been widely shared and revered.

However, we couldn’t help but notice there were some significant things that were missing from the list that every 30 year-old woman should make sure that she has in her life. Check out these 30 things you should have by 30 or even in your 30s to carry you through the rest of your abundant and beautiful life. How many do you have already?

1. A resume that’s true

 

A Resume that's true

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2. Your favorite wine/cocktail on lock

 

Your favorite wine/cocktail

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3. Unshakable Confidence

 

Unshakable Confidence

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4. A nice piece of furniture that’s not from college or second-hand

 

A nice piece of furniture that's not from college or second-hand

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 5. Real workout clothes and not old tights and a T-shirt

 

Real workout clothes and not old tights and t-shrits

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6. Real and matching lingerie

 

Real and Matching Lingerie

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7. Still no idea on how to date

 

till no idea on how to date

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8. A reason to smile like this at least once a day

 

A Reason To Smile Like This At Least Once A Day

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9. Your signature look

 

Your Signature Look

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10. A dress that makes you feel like…

 

A Dress That Makes You Feel Like...

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 11. A pair of sneakers that looks cute with everything

 

A pair of sneakers that looks cute with everything

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 12. A relationship with your father & if that’s impossible, you’ve at least made peace with whatever relationship you have with him

 

A relationship with your father, if that's impossible, you've at least made peace with whatever relationship you have with him

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13. At least one devastating heartbreak

 

At Least One Devastating Heartbreak

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 14. A nice suit that you’ve invested in

 

A nice suit that you've invested in

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 15. Sheets with a ridiculous amount of thread counts

 

Sheets with a ridiculous amount of thread count

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 16. A set of friends you can be yourself around

 

A set of friends you can be yourself around

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17. All kinds of insurance

 

All kinds of insurance

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 18. A good library of books

 

A good library of books

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19. Your own set of tools

 



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20. A sex toy that gets the job done

 

A sex toy that gets the job done

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21. A reliable booty call

 

A reliable booty call

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22. A workout regimen

 

A workout regimen

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23. The ability to not take yourself too seriously

 

The ability to not take yourself too seriously

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24. Sufficient & effective networking skills

 

Effective networking skills

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25. Nice jewelry–not from H&M, Forever 21 or Claire’s

 

Nice Jewelry not from H&M, Forever 21 or Claire's

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 26. A neighborhood place where everyone knows your name

 

A neighborhood place where everyone knows your name

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 27. The sense to go against cliches

 

The sense to go against cliches

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28. A nice bag you can carry all your work items, also known as “not a tote”

A nice bag you can carry all your work items, also known as 'not a tote'

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29. Something to believe in

 

Something to believe in

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30. Time to yourself

 

Time to yourself

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