‘What’s the best decision you made in your 30s that you’re thanking yourself for today’ – 21 excellent bits of advice for the youth of today

13.

‘Best stuff I did in my late-twenties and early-thirties, which I am now glad of, was to quit smoking, save some money, do some exercise, start dating, and nurture relationships with friends to make sure they last.’
–BobBobBobBobBobDave

14.

‘Prioritise social relationships. I’m pushing 40 now and still have large multiple friendship groups. A lot of people get to this age and even with a partner find themselves quite lonely and cut off.’
–Affectionate_You_858

15.

‘Had three months between jobs at age of 26 so went to Spain, learned Spanish, improved my confidence, snapped out of many bad habits.’
–Fresh_Relation_7682

16.

‘If you don’t already…..join a gym!’
–Unusefulness01

17.

‘Deciding I could achieve more in my life than going from warehousing job to warehousing job. Going and getting my computer science degree (at 25) and being relentless in my wanting a better life. While I wish I’d done it earlier, I’m now in a very comfortable position in life (at 39).’
–rich32g

18.

‘Took a low paid (at that time) job that I wanted which have set me on the career path resulting in new friends, new habits and family creation. Sometimes it’s not the money but the gut feel you have to follow.’
–sciatic-nerves

19.

‘Committing to health and fitness! Something that will pay off dividends down the line – especially flexibility.’
–Sea-Ganache-4330

20.

‘Losing weight and keeping on top of it. I was 15st and now I’m usually between 10 and 11. Do it now your knees will thank you.’
–cheezypeazy123

21.

‘Started paying £45 for to meet with a therapist around 28 years old. I remember it seemed expensive at the time but then I was like “well basically it’s the same as a few hours down the pub”. I also always thought it was something for people with depression (which I’d never really experienced). Turns out it can help with pretty much all issues. What prompted me to start is that my mum got diagnosed with cancer, I hated my job and was in an unhappy relationship.

I got lucky and found someone I connected with and who has been my therapist for 10 years now. I only meet with them once a month these days but having someone I can just talk to completely unfiltered to make sense of my emotions and feelings is the best investment I’ve ever made. I’m kinder to myself and others and just feel a lot less lost. I’d recommend it to anyone.’
–Tube_Worms1990

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