Turning 30 in our society means a lot of things to many people: apparently, you need to have an epic career, at least one eye at a real estate purchase while simultaneously be with the love of your life and perhaps even some kids. Anyways, it seems that great hopes and certain pressures are attached to this time span of our lives, when in fact our lifes have just began. Being a part of the 30's squad myself now, I feel like I have to share what the fuss is really all about.
For me, turning 30 was never such a big deal as it appears to be to the rest of the world. On the contrary, I loved becoming a member of this exclusive club of independent adults. Since I noticed that many 20-somethings literally feel a frontier between the decades and fear what it apparently means to turn 30, I just want to take away some of that pressure here and sell the perks. Here are 5 wonderful reasons why being in your 30's simply rocks.
Sure, money comes and goes. Your financial situation depends of course on your life situation - whether you are employed or unemployed, childfree or with three kids, with working experience or in a trainee position (and the list goes on), there will be times when you have plenty of cash or lack everything. However, by the time you turn 30, chances are that your financial situation improved compared to your student years a decade ago, when you literally ate wraps for a week to remain within your budget. Believe me, I've been there!
Having worked for the past five years (while most of the time being rather underpaid), I still managed to get my finances in order. And so did most of the people around me. Different job opportunities are opening up once you gathered some experience, which means more income and thus, a fancier lifestyle. While your spending habits change, so does your relationship with money: saving accounts, financial planning and ETFs are no foreign words anymore. You learned (and still learn) your way to handle money.
Basically, your 30s feel like your 20s, just with money. With more financial freedom. With more choices. I can now afford the expensive cheese if I want to. And it just feels wonderful!
I feel like many people have troubles growing old, as for some reason they fear leaving their "younger years" behind. I never felt this way. On the contrary, I'm looking forward to anything coming my way: every event, every experience, every feeling. One thing I noticed while growing up is that the older I get, the less fucks I give. Meaning: the less I care what other people say or think of me. The less I care to be liked and popular and pretty based on societal standards. I mostly care about my own happiness and whether or not I feel comfortable in a situation. And it's not only me – look around you! Have you met anyone aged 30+ lately trying to be the cool kid? Yep, me neither. And it keeps getting better... I can't wait how my attitude will look like in another decade 
Your 20s are there to try.
To fail.
To travel.
To move.
To start anew.
Although being in your 20s feels weird and confusing sometimes, the experiences you make as well as the chances you take or mistakes you do, pave the way to numerous opportunities in your 30s. Just keep your eyes open and your mind clear. Almost anything can be used as a steppingstone if you learn how to. Whether this is related to your job or your personal life, I feel like everything happens as it should be and leads you to your individual road of success. Once you gathered some years of experience, things become easier because people take you more seriously. I know this is not how it should be since you are not less of a person with 22, but this is just how this crazy world works currently. That said, opportunities seem to open up the older (and wiser ) you get – or do we just stop trying too hard because we are giving less fucks? I have no idea. All I know is that it gets easier. So, hang in there. Don't give up just yet. The best of your life is yet to come.
Your 30s are your colourful years because everything is possible. Literally. You will find yourself among the most diverse life choices and exciting people. Some are getting married. Some are having kids. Some start their first world trip. Others start their own business. Some are being completely lost in their life and where to go next. Others are starting their second career in a completely different field as they studied. Some, like me, feel exactly at the right place and grow from there. Others fail, or break down, and start all over again. And no matter where you are, you are free to choose whatever you want to do; you are free to go wherever you want. Try things out, settle down or move on. It's all there. It's all around you.
And the best part is: you are free to choose. No matter what society says. There are options – heaps of them. There is more than just one way to live. Don't be afraid to take risks. You most probably will only regret the chances you didn't take, the paths you didn't walk on. Each one is beautiful in its own way, and there is nothing to lose but time and your own happiness. So go where your heart tells you to go and don't let anyone tell you otherwise. You know best what to do. Trust in yourself.
The best part of your 30's? You! Definitely you. Why? Because you are the best version of yourself so far. Turning 30 means you just know yourself much better than 10 years ago. You are more aware of your needs, your dreams, your strengths and weaknesses, your sexual desires and hence, your own being. You know how to treat yourself when you feel down, when you feel sick, when you have too much energy in your veins, when you feel tired or when you have that stupid hangover again. You know much more about how your body works, and how you tick in various situations. You know yourself so much better. Moreover, there is more bravery within you now, more strength, more love and above all, more peace. More mindfulness. Just more.
To sum up, your 30's are amazing. Just like any other decade, or age you're at. There are always pros and cons, yet there is nothing to be feared. On the contrary, there is heaps to look forward to. For me, my 30's have been the best part of me yet. I can't wait for the next decades to live – I am looking forward to everything coming my way.
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