For many of us, the age 30 is a major turning point or milestone. It is that point where you start to reflect on the goals you had set for yourself like getting married, starting a family, finishing your masters degree or building your own house. But for many, they discover they have made many errors in life. Like choosing the wrong career, wrong spouse or failed to achieve the target academically or financially. To the ladies mostly, this age is dreaded if one has not been married or settled down to a serious relationship. Regardless of whether you are a man or woman, this reflection phase can either motivate you or depress you even more.
The best approach is by first accepting it as it is. Instead of panicking, realize that you are going through a normal phase and just take time to exhale, reflect and redefine your goals. Take stock of goals that you have achieved and those that you have not. Measure what you are capable of achieving by reviewing the choices in front of you. You capabilities will be determined by the skills, competencies, experiences and interests that you have garnered to this age.
Having realized your capabilities, the final step is to go out and explore. Explore the opportunities and choices that are out there within your reach. If it is academics, embrace the new degree or masters degree that will add to your competence. If it is starting a family then take time to make a proper choice rather than rushing just because you feel old enough and society is breathing down your neck. Share your experiences with others around you and it will open your mind to the possibilities of satisfying and valued life ahead. Do not dread the age 30, approach it with confidence and optimism of the great that is ahead.
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