30 things I learnt on turning 30

I worried about turning 30, but not anymore! Here are some life-lessons I learnt after completing 30 years on earth.

By: Naz Haider | | Updated: May 22, 2017 4:17 pm

For the entire year that I was 29 years old, I obsessively worried about turning 30. But now that I have turned 30, let me tell you that I am loving it. I don’t feel old, if that’s what you are worrying about. But I love the fact that I have a lot of clarity when it comes to living my life and I am more practical in my approach. And it is not a sudden development, obviously. It is the collected ‘wisdom’ of all the years gone by. But I love the more real, practical and care-free me. Why? Because there are things I have learnt and realised on turning 30, and here they are: Also Read - Obesity, alcohol consumption can lower effectiveness of Covid-19 vaccines

Investing in my career is the best investment.
No matter how less it is but making my own money gives me unparalleled freedom.
All the inhibitions that I had about my body were simply in my mind.
I value my time a lot more. Instead of wasting it doing things I won’t enjoy, I prefer doing only what I love -like reading a book.
I don’t aspire to ‘look like someone’ to be beautiful.
I am confident with how I look and how my body is.
Investing in my health is the best long-term investment I can make.
Exercising is essential.
Eating clean really makes a difference on your health, skin and energy level.
With friends and acquaintances across all ages, I understand what ‘feeling young’ means.
I don’t have to shy away from revealing my age.
I don’t have to act ‘like I am 30’ or any age.
A girl always needs to have at least one girl-friend. Even if you are married to your best-friend.
I have become more experimental with fashion; since I don’t have to fit in or make a statement.
Gratitude is important, being grateful gives a sense of peace.
I am more focused on following my passion, since, in a way, I’m getting older and running out of time.
My tolerance for bull**** and nonsense has reduced drastically.
I have overcome a lot of prejudices I harboured for the longest time.
I have realised that family, even with the differences, is what matters. They will be the only ones standing with you in times of needs.
I have stopped being overly-critical of myself and find it easier to forgive myself.
I am more in touch with my fears, and have the courage to face them.
I am more open to taking risks, but also practical enough to think it through and have a safety net.
Giving back and doing good makes me feel happy.
I have stopped bothering about ‘log kya kahenge’.
I have started taking saving and investments seriously. Being money-wise is important.
Investing in people, the right people, is equally important.
I am more open to trying out new things – fashion, food, career.
I have learnt much more after finishing college!
It is easier to recover from failures and learn the lessons.
Having my heart broken is not the end of the world.

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Published : May 22, 2017 4:17 pm | Updated:May 22, 2017 4:17 pm

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