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What advice would you give?

21 replies

Changingtides1234 · 09/07/2023 19:22

Sorry posting here for traffic because I’d love to know your advice.

if you could give a 30 year old any advice. What would it be?

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SpinningLikeAGirlInABrandNewDress · 09/07/2023 19:23

Don't sweat the small stuff, pick your fights and time really really does heal everything

TheSunnySide · 09/07/2023 19:26

There’s never a good time to have kids.

SpinningLikeAGirlInABrandNewDress · 09/07/2023 19:26

Oh and always always do what makes you happy as I've spent my life thinking I'm making others happy for them just to think "I only ever think of myself". Which is so far from the truth.

Changingtides1234 · 09/07/2023 19:30

SpinningLikeAGirlInABrandNewDress · 09/07/2023 19:26

Oh and always always do what makes you happy as I've spent my life thinking I'm making others happy for them just to think "I only ever think of myself". Which is so far from the truth.

Ohh this is a good one. Happens to me too

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funinthesun19 · 09/07/2023 19:31

You’ve been people pleasing your whole adult life. Time to stop that and focus on your own mental health and well being. It’s called “good selfish”.

SpinningLikeAGirlInABrandNewDress · 09/07/2023 19:38

Honestly I'm in my 50's now and this is a blooming revelation, wished I'd realised so much earlier in life and would have made a lot of different decisions and changed a lot of my priorities. Don't waste any more time pleasing people and you can never really please anyone x

SpinningLikeAGirlInABrandNewDress · 09/07/2023 19:41

@funinthesun19. Love that ❤️

SpinningLikeAGirlInABrandNewDress · 09/07/2023 19:42

Oh and pay as much into your pension as you can possibly afford

Isheabastard · 09/07/2023 19:49

I second the pension.

This is for anyone living with their partner. Make sure from day that you share the chores equally.

BunnyBettChetwynd · 09/07/2023 19:58

See a podiatrist now and get a good dentist. Your feet and teeth will thank you later.

quietlycontent · 09/07/2023 19:58

He was a wanker don't be upset he left one day you will celebrate he did.

Listen more and talk less!

BlastedPimples · 09/07/2023 20:25

Always work.

Don't be afraid to be disliked.

If someone acts like a twat then they most likely are a twat and should be dumped and avoided.

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HollyBookBlue · 09/07/2023 20:28

Start lifting weights. do yoga. moisturise your face. Always use suncream. Learn how to say no. Learn how to accept compliments. Wear comfortable shoes and granny pants if high heels and thongs make you grumpy.

Sunnydaysarentagiveneveninjuly · 09/07/2023 20:30

Never overstay a bad relationship because you think you are too old to start over..

vivainsomnia · 09/07/2023 20:32

Do t assume you'll still be feeling the same about work at 50 let alone 60. Plan your future so that you have options when you need them most.

junebirthdaygirl · 09/07/2023 20:38

Remember you are far younger than you think you are. 30 is young!!!

Createausername1970 · 09/07/2023 20:44

This reminds me of that song. Is it called Sunscreen?

It's fine to be different, don't follow the crowd unless the crowd is doing want you want to do.

Alway be kind.

Pension/savings - as much as you can, but you still need to enjoy your life now.

Travel, both in UK and abroad if you can.

Keep supple and stretch every day.

Children can be a blessing, but they aren't compulsory.

DailyDigitalDetox · 09/07/2023 20:47

Enjoy your 30s !

Do things that make YOU happy 😁

EmpressaurusOfCats · 09/07/2023 20:53

I’d have told myself to stay single. And take up running.

ChrisPPancake · 09/07/2023 21:55

Don't sweat the petty things and don't pet the sweaty things.

LittleMrsPretty · 09/07/2023 22:00

That 1.5% is a low interest rate and to fix for 10 years should rates every be that low again!!!!

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