People make a big deal about turning 30. Although it is just another year in the calendar, for many it is a giant leap into another decade. And here are some incredible things you come to realise only when you turn 30.
1. Age is just a number.
2. You must pick and choose your friends more judiciously.
3. More friends will get hitched.
4. You don’t have to show up for every party.
5. It’s easier to say ‘no’ than ‘yes’ to please everyone.
6. Life is more about following your heart and doing what makes you truly happy.
7. You can find pleasure in simple and small things.
8. Your inner reality is more important than what the world thinks about you.
9. You have to colour your hair more often to cover your greys.
10. You are now being referred to as ‘aunty.’
11. You will start valuing your money more.
12. You will understand that health is wealth.
13. You will know that change is the only constant in life. And there is no option but to embrace it.
14. You will no longer judge the book (mostly people) by its cover.
15. Asking deeper questions as to the purpose of life matters.
16. Multiple heartbreaks will teach you to move on.
17. You will be more discerning with whom you spend your time with.
18. You will no longer expect too much from others.
19. You will come home to your family and know that they matter.
20. Letting go and forgiveness is not that big a deal unless you make it so.
21. You will know life’s plans can come crashing down.
22. You will be more at peace with who you are.
23. You will no longer throw words recklessly as you know from experience that they have the capacity to hurt.
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