Turning 30 is no easy feat. You may feel overwhelmed, confused, and lost. It's easy to feel like you aren't exactly where you want to be or unsure about your next steps. I want you to know - this is totally okay and you are not alone.
You might feel helpless, emotionally numb, or like you've lost your spark. Many things can make you feel lost, like the end of a relationship, missed opportunities, or an awareness of your life not moving in the direction you imagined.
Higher levels of happiness
One study found people don't feel truly happy until the age of 33, due to a combination of living in the moment and worrying less. Around 70% of those surveyed hit their happiness peak then, compared to 6% in university years and 16% in childhood.
Some aspects of dating in your 30s make the process harder—such as a shrinking candidate pool. You can no longer meet potential partners at school and probably aren't attending parties and social gatherings as often. These are hot spots for fresh encounters.
While the most common age of onset is in the late 20s and early 30s, depression can affect children, adolescents and even seniors. (Aging often comes with medical conditions and other stressors that are linked to depression.)
A new survey finds most Americans believe the “sweet spot” in life is right in the mid-30s. A poll of 2,000 people finds four in 10 would not go back to their 20s. Instead, the perfect age to be frozen in time at is 36 years-old.
Physiologically, around 30 years old is when the ageing process starts and clients start to notice a range of changes in their skin. Skin cell production slows, fine lines start to appear, pigmentation seems to erupt overnight and hormonal changes wreak havoc.
No matter what your age, you can improve your fitness.
If it's been a long time since you've exercised and you're feeling less than fit, you might think that it's too late to make a change. But you're wrong. You can improve your fitness at any age. "The stories in this area are actually very dramatic.
Do at least 2½ hours of moderate-intensity or 1¼ hours of vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity a week. Include strength training using all of the major muscle groups two days a week or more. For additional health benefits, increase moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity to 5 hours a week.
Causes of loneliness include life changes that lead to social isolation, like moving to a new place, grieving a death, or the end of a relationship. In some cases, loneliness is linked with mental health conditions like depression.
Feeling lost can be a good thing. It means you're realizing that you no longer want what you once did. It means that you're starting to change the way you think—and that's a sign of growth.
It's normal to lose the spark in a relationship, but it doesn't have to be the end. Just because your couple has come to lose its spark as a relationship, doesn't mean that you can't rekindle it with a little time and effort.
If the initial spark isn't there but you and your date have shared core values, you may be romantically compatible. Consider going on a few more dates to see if there is potential for the spark to grow between the two of you.
Losing your sparkle means feeling disconnected from yourself, unfulfilled by relationships or events that are supposed to bring you joy, and lacking the enthusiasm and motivation to do something about your body, jobs, or whatever it is that's bugging you at the moment.
You are not alone. About 23% of men and women ages 30-49 are reportedly single. Embracing the single life can feel like a rollercoaster.
The youngest and oldest Americans are the most likely to be single – 41% of those ages 18 to 29 and 36% of those 65 and older say they are single, compared with 23% of those 30 to 49 and 28% of those 50 to 64.
So much of the discussion around Tinder centers on people in their twenties. But it's actually the best way for people in their thirties and older who are looking for relationships to meet.