Women get a little nervous about turning 30 with the same worries that every other person in their late 20s has. As the big 30 approaches, your life needs a time of reflection, letting go of some bad habits, embracing new interests, and setting yourself up for more financial, emotional, and mental stability for the years ahead.
From letting go of bad habits to maintaining emotional balance, here are some things that all women should know before turning 30.
1. How to live alone, as it is a wonderful experience and a perfect time to get to know yourself better.
2. How to be kind to the people who are rude to you.
3. How to have a healthy relationship with the opposite sex.
4. How to quit a job, break up with a partner, and confront a friend without ruining the friendship.
5. How to know who you can trust, who you can’t, and why you shouldn’t take it personally.
6. How to surround yourself with only the books, images, music, and people that make you happy.
7. How to develop the ability to speak honestly about your weaknesses, failures, and disappointments, as it is your greatest strength.
8. To realize that nothing is more fulfilling than helping other people.
9. Determine who to confide in as people and relationships change.
10. How to attend events, parties, and lectures you have no interest in going to but can be beneficial.
11. How to negotiate a Raise – Get paid what you deserve.
12. How to sew on a fallen button or restitch a seam.
13. How to set up a budget and stick to it.
14. Get a passport and take a solo sabbatical.
15. How to handle yourself in an emergency without totally losing your cool.
16. How to say “no” in the most polite way possible.
17. How to admit when you’re wrong, or if you don’t know what the hell is going on.
18. Know first aid basics, like how to disinfect a cut.
19. Confront a friend without losing them forever.
20. How to move on from things that hurt you in the past.
21. How to dress according to your shape, size, and style.
22. How to pick your battles wisely. You should know that every argument doesn’t require a response.
23. How to keep a journal full of your deepest thoughts.
24. How to keep a photo album full of memories. Be it on a flash drive or in an email.
25. How to buy something expensive for yourself just because you deserve it.
26. Know how to cook. At least the basics.
27. How to manage your time.
28. How to make a good first impression.
29. How to swim Swimming is one of those survival skills that everyone should definitely know how to do by the time they turn 30.
30. How to handle a baby.
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