No reason to have a meltdown! Now that you’re in your 30s, you’ve become your best possible self. All those wild antics from your youth are now behind you!
Saying goodbye to your 20s can feel bittersweet, but with the right attitude, you’ll find there are many perks to entering this new decade of your life. Here are 10 unexpected benefits of being in your 30s.
1. Increased Self-Confidence
By the time you reach your 30s, you’ve likely faced enough challenges and experiences to know your strengths and weaknesses. This self-awareness leads to greater confidence in both your personal life and in your professional life.
2. Stability in Relationships
Being in your 30s often brings more stability to your relationships. You’re no longer exploring and just having fun. Many people understand what they want from their friendships and romantic relationships and are ready to build more meaningful, lasting connections.
3. Financial Savvy
With a decade or more of earning and spending money, many people in their 30s have a better grasp of managing finances. This can lead to smarter investment decisions and a more strategic approach to saving.
4. Career Advancement
One of the most notable benefits of being in your 30s is that you finally have work experience under your belt. You can start reaping the benefits of all that hard work through promotions, opportunities to lead projects, or even starting your own business.
5. Refined Tastes
As you grow older, your tastes in food, art, and entertainment often become more refined. Sure, you might still like to watch SpongeBob from time to time, but you’re also more open to going to an art gallery or watching foreign films.
6. Health Awareness
Taco Bell in the late hours no longer seems as appealing. People in their 30s tend to be more proactive about their health. You might already be feeling aches and pains, but those can improve by getting regular exercise and eating healthier meals.
7. Stronger Friendships
High school drama is behind you. This decade often sees a shift in your social circles. The friends who you can trust and are willing to grow with you. You’ll ultimately have deeper, more supportive friendships in this decade of your life.
8. Prioritization Skills
In your 30s, you likely have significantly more responsibilities than ever before. This is especially true if you’re married or have children. Luckily, you’ve learned how to prioritize and know how to focus on what’s truly important in your life, whether it’s family, career, hobbies, or health.
9. Emotional Maturity
You’ve already been on the emotional roller coaster called being in your 20s. Mistakes were made, and now you’re settled and more mature. This maturity helps in managing your emotions and handling life’s ups and downs more gracefully. It’s one of the greatest benefits of being in your 30s!
10. Freedom to Choose
The world is your oyster. Now that you’re in your 30s, you have a better understanding of who you are and what you want from your life. This gives you the power to make choices that align with your personal values, even if it means quitting your job or ending a relationship that’s going nowhere.
Love Your 30s
Your 30s are a time for growth, stability, and reveling in all the hard work you made in your 20s. Don’t miss out on all the wonderful benefits of being in your 30s. Make this your best decade yet!
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Alyssa Serio has been a writer and editor since graduating from Aurora University in 2014. In her free time, she loves reading, playing volleyball, and watching any horror movie (even the bad ones) with her husband.