As you age, you will learn so many life lessons as the years go on. Here are the most important lessons everyone should learn before turning 30.
Money won’t buy you happiness
I know it seems like money is your answer. But trust me, it’s not. And if it is, it’s only temporary
What others think about you shouldn’t matter at all
The older you get, the less you will care about what others think of you. You are not living for them, you are living for yourself. The sooner you realize that, the happier you will be.
Family time should be prioritized
You never know what will happen. If you have a family, cherish every moment
Life will not always go according to plan
Don’t make too many plans. Learn to roll with the punches because your plans will always change
Learn to be more mindful about what you say and how you say it
You will have moments where you will regret every word you say. Take extra time to think about if it’s something you really want to say.. and then maybe think if there is a better way to say it
Quitting doesn’t make you a failure
I once saw something that said “too often quitting gets lumped into failure…failure is something you can’t control, while quitting means you are taking control of the situation”. I couldn’t agree more
Learn how to budget and save your money
It’s never too late to learn the basics of budgeting (they sure didn’t teach me that in high school, and I wish they would have offered a basic finance course). This will make your life so much easier
It doesn’t matter what college you go to or what your gpa was
Pass your tests and get your degree. Or if you don’t want a degree, get the certification. You don’t need to have a degree to be successful. Follow your dream, even if it doesn’t include a degree. The end goal is what matters.
Listen to your gut and follow your heart
Just because something seems scary doesn’t mean it isn’t the right answer. Follow your heart no matter how terrifying it may seem.
Do your best to minimize regret
Something my therapist tells me every session. Every step you take should work towards minimizing your regret in the future.
Your mental health is just as important as your physical health.
Prioritize it. Take care of it. Change it when it gets bad. IT IS IMPORTANT.
Always have goals to chase
Having something to work towards will make you happier and healthier. You will feel like you have a purpose. Even if it seems small, make goals for yourself that you are always working to reach.
Kindness matters
Learn to be kind at a young age. Being kind is the best thing you can ever do for someone
Vulnerability will heal you
It will invite people in and allow them to relate to you on a much deeper level. Be open to vulnerability.
Exercise is Power
Make it a priority. It will challenge you mentally, physically and emotionally.
Therapy is something you should never be afraid of
It’s something everyone should try at least once. You can always stop if you feel like it’s truly not benefitting you.
Although these are just my opinions, I think these are some of the most important lessons everyone should learn before turning 30. If you are looking for more lessons to learn here is another great article
I love writing blog posts about lessons I would tell my younger self, or lessons I think others should know before a certain milestone – here are a few of my other blog posts below:
What I would tell my 18 year old self before starting college
Lessons I learned in 2021
27 Things I Learned in my 27th Year
Dear 15 Year Old Me
