Suddenly 30 - Learning from Film

"If you could have just one do-over, what would it be?"

This line from one of my favourite films, Suddenly 30, resonated loud and clear as I sat to watch it (again) with my "little sister" who I mentor. 

In recent weeks we'd been talking about the "popular" girls at school, being a teenager, growing up, goals, future dreams and all those things, so this film seemed a perfect fit.

So sure, while we sat and watched it, I noticed so many lessons for her, about bullying, standing up for yourself, being true to yourself, being nice to your friends, caring for your family, being careful what you wish for, having confidence and just having fun. 

But I got some lessons out of it for myself! I don't know what it is about turning 30, but in the past couple of years I've noticed some big changes in myself. I know who I am. I am confident with myself. I've stopped comparing myself with others all the time....well maybe not so much, but at least I try not to lose sleep over it or go do crazy things to change who I am. I follow my heart, not my friends. I do what I enjoy, not because it's cool. 

So watching the film again just reinforced some valuable lessons for myself as a woman too. Feeling confident in what I do and staying true to why I do it. Living happily ever after if you treat others with respect and integrity and follow your heart. Following YOUR dreams, not the dreams of others around you. And to really treasure those who are closest to you. 

I know it's just a light hearted, teenage chick flick. But it's one of my favourite movies and I think there's so much in there to learn for the young and the young at heart. 

Do you have any film suggestions for teenage girls? List them here and we'll add them to our growing list to watch!