I Asked: "People above 30, if you had ONE piece of advice to give someone who just turned 30.. what would it be?"& Here Are Some Of The Best Answers

• Life doesn’t have a timeline, so stop comparing yourself to others. Focus on building a life that feels good to you—not one that just looks good from the outside. Take care of your health, nurture relationships that matter, and don’t forget to have fun along the way. You’re just getting started.
  

• Be very clear about what you want as soon as possible and then be intentional about saying NO to anything and anyone who deviates you from your course.

  You will fail and be disappointed MANY times in life, so learn to deal with both failure and disappointment early. You can feel sad and mourn your losses, but always keep moving in SOME direction. Always do SOMEthing about it. Never sink into your disappointments because the deeper you sink, the harder it’ll be to get out.
  

• You’re not old and perpetuating the youth obsessed mindset prevalent in our culture will rob you of the richest years of your life. 30 is not the beginning of the end and age is not an enemy.
  

• Go to f*cking therapy. It doesn't mean you're necessarily broken, because everyone needs a tune up once and a while. Your friends and possible partner will thank you IMMENSELY. Also, hydrate.
  

• Wear sunscreen!! Don’t smoke. Take care of your body.
  

• Your 30s go by way too fast. 1. If you're itching to do something, do it. Don't linger. (Want to start a business or a side hustle? It gets harder the more money you make and more responsibilities you have to completely go in 100%. Start as soon as you can, even if it's on the side.) 2. Have fun but make sure you have a plan for your financial future. (Take the trip or the vacation but make sure you have a savings and investment plan set up regardless. You will thank yourself later.)
  

• If you don’t already have a community, find one. And I mean a community for you; not your kids, partner, or family. People who enjoy similar hobbies and allow you to take up space as an individual - it could be a Bookclub, art class, intramural sports team, run club, quilt group, whatever brings you joy and peace. Life’s better when you’re yourself, and you’ll find your people that way too.Overall, don’t be afraid to take up space.
  

• Don't waste your time worrying about other people's opinions of you
  

• This is your second life. Expect to have feelings of anxiety and that life isn't fulfilling any more. You may feel as tho your world doesn't translate. It maybe something you strived for in your 20s, but you're now questioning if it still means that much to you. Its ok if you feel this way because It means you're out growing out of your old self. Its time to make changes and explore a new path in life. Something meaningful and authentic. X
  

• It’s not that serious. Nobody knows what they’re doing. Life’s too short to spend it with the wrong people.

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