The joy of being in my 30's

When I first turned 30 it was all a bit scary....it seemed like the beginning of the end. But now that I am a few years in I have realised that this new stage of life is actually a better one of more clarity and certainty. I dreaded not being able to say I was in my 20s anymore, of feeling old but now I look back on my 20s and think thank god that's over.

Not being in my 20s anymore has actually turned out to be a good thing...suddenly you are old enough for people to take you seriously now that you are over that crazy party, travel, exploring, experiencing not exactly sure who you are stage where everything is about having fun, testing the waters and living in the moment.

In your 30's you begin to slow down and find a new found appreciation for rest, relaxation, good food, good company, special treasured moments, family and enjoying the little things more.

You suddenly know more than before who you are, what you want out of life and what you don't want. You have more direction and care less about what people think about you.

Looking back now in my 20s I was obsessed with my image and how people perceived me but now in my 30s I feel much more free and self liberated from the opinions of others. I'm no longer concerned about having as many Facebook friends as possible or posting numerous photos with friends out partying to show what an exciting life I have.

In fact if anything you begin to cull everything down and value quality over quantity. There's a new found content feeling that you don't need to impress anymore and your happy just being who you are.

You are more comfortable in your own skin, appreciate your body more and actually start to tale better care of yourself through rest, exercise and better eating habits.

Having made into my third decade of life I now feel that I have enough life experience now to know things that I was totally unaware of in my 20s. I finally feel I have wisdom that has been earned through years of experience.

As I do not have a family yet I feel I now have the wisdom and life knowledge to take on the challenges of motherhood. Even in my career I am a lot clearer on what I want. I am more confident and more aware of my strengths and weaknesses and I am less willing to settle for anything less than what I deserve.

All in all I am rejoicing my 30s and am looking forward to what the next few years will have in store as I continue to embark on this journey of life....