There’s been a lot of significant changes in your life as of late. You started a new job as a virtual medical scribe, ended a long-term relationship, and relocated to a new city. On top of all that, you turn 30 next week.
Change is the only constant in life, and while you may not realize it now, change is for the better. It means you’re moving forward in life. If you’re feeling a little uneasy about it all and turning 30, we’re here to help by offering 4 pieces of advice for women who are turning 30.
Let’s get into it!
Congratulate Yourself More Often
As we move out of our 20s and into our 30s, we become prone to being more self-critical. It’s all too easy to dwell on the things we haven’t accomplished that we wanted to, and by thinking this way, we often become our harshest critic. That’s why it’s important to congratulate yourself more often when you’re in your 30s. If you did your best that day, that’s what matters. You should do this even with the little things, like making your bed in the morning or eating a healthier breakfast than you usually do. Adopting this mindset makes you more positive and determined, and this promotes a healthier lifestyle.
Friendships are More About Quality and Less About Quantity
We lose a lot of friendships in our life, and this is completely natural and typically starts to occur once we inch closer to our 30s. This may make you feel sad or confused, but it’s important to keep in mind that friendships are much more about quality than they are about quantity. In your 30s, stop wasting your energy on friendships that drain you or bring you down. Instead, focus on the friendships that inspire, encourage, and make you feel at ease when you’re with them.
There’s No Point in Comparing Yourself to Others
It’s hard not to compare ourselves to others, particularly when we’re flooded with filtered pictures and exotic photos of people on vacation on our social media feeds. It’s important, no matter what age, that you work to not compare yourself to others. However, this particularly rings true when you’re in your 30s as this is one of the times that women are most prone to experiencing anxiety and depression.
Keep in mind that there’s no point in comparing yourself to others. You have no idea what others are going through, and you often only see the highlight reels of their life. Instead, use that energy on yourself. Compare yourself to yourself yesterday or the day before or the year before. That’s the only person you should ever compare yourself to.
You’re The Product of Your Habits
Your habits are what make or break you, and this is incredibly important to realize when you’re in your 30s. When you’re younger, you can get away with some more unhealthy habits and not notice much of a downside. However, this starts to change as you get older. When you’re in your 30s, you want to take inventory of how you spend your day and what habits you have in place. If they’re unhealthy habits, you’ll want to learn how to swap them for healthier ones. Your body and mind will thank you, and you’ll most definitely notice a happier and healthier you as a result.
