I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how the 30s feel like the hardest years so far. There’s this constant pressure career, money, relationships, maybe kids (or the lack of them), health, feeling like everyone else is somehow further ahead… and the quiet dread that you’re “behind.”
I’m curious how it’s really going for people currently in their 30s.
Are you thriving? Barely holding it together? Somewhere in the middle? Does the “behind” feeling ever quiet down, or does it just change shape?
And for those of you who are older (40+, 50+, etc.):
Did you feel the same way in your 30s? Looking back, what would you tell your 30-something self? Any advice that actually helped (or that you wish you’d heard sooner)?
Be as honest as you want. No polished success stories required.