15 Worthwhile Ways To Improve Your Life In Your Late Twenties And Thirties

“I stopped living my life just waiting for the weekend. When you work five days a week and have just two off, it’s not good to be always waiting for those two days. You can plan something meaningful or fun every day, even if it’s just a small thing.” — cake_or_cookies

“I started viewing things as potential experiences rather than just opportunities for achievement. Before that, for example, if I took a class then I was only focused on the grade. If I couldn’t get a good grade, I didn’t like the class. Heck, I wouldn’t even start a book if I thought it might be too hard or too long and I might not finish it. Then I realized the purpose of classes (and books and other things) was to learn and that hard ones were likely the ones I learned the most from, even if I didn’t get the best grade. I started doing all sorts of stuff with the idea that I just wanted the experience. Even if I was the worst one out there, who cares? I wasn’t there for the achievement, I wanted to learn things. This works socially as well and I started taking way more risks, telling myself that, at the very least, it would be a learning experience. I saw a saying once: ‘It’s only a failure if you stop trying, otherwise, it’s an experiment.’ I love it.” — zazzlekdazzle

“Setting rules for myself. After Covid started, I spent a year drinking and eating pizza every other day and at that time I thought why shouldn’t I keep doing it if I enjoy it. You can die anytime so you should make the most out of what little time you have right? The problem being (apart from health consequences) that it quickly becomes not enjoyable and I realize now how miserable I was during that time. Most things are only fun when you do them occasionally. Sounds obvious I know but it was not obvious for my dumb ass. Now I have set rules for myself that I can only drink on Sundays and only eat junk food once a month and its so much more rewarding and fun” — int9r

“Finding the right therapist. Been in since I was 9, and found the right one at 23. It’s only been maybe 6 months but I’ve already unpacked so much more trauma in that small time than I did all the other YEARS wasted in therapy.” — tomatobee613

“Audio books. Commutes, walks, yard work, chores, watching kids at the park, lounging around etc are all way better and some of the highlights of my day. I even listen when i fall asleep and it helped me sleep faster and gave me something to enjoy if I have a random bout of insomnia. I’m about to go camping and know I’ll sleep like garbage and enjoy every minute of laying in a tent not sleeping.” — jimmyw404

“Moved away from the state I grew up in. I didn’t know how unhappy I was. I had gotten used to being miserable and now that I’m in a better area I’m a completely different person.” — jasenzero1

“Got a bidet toilet attachment. There’s nothing like having a clean ass all the time.” — time_is_now

“Doing at least one chore a day. You would be amazed at how well getting something done, even if you hate it, can fight back against certain depressive mentalities, particularly the ones that convince you you’re useless or are a burden.” — Raetekusu

“Not everyone can afford this but: moving closer to work. My commute went from 45 miserable minutes in traffic glaring in hatred at the tail lights in front of me to a pleasant 15 minute bike ride. I got an hour of free time every day and better health.” — munificent

“Use a water pick. Now my hygiene and cleaning visits are a breeze, and I haven’t had a cavity in years!” — perrydolia

“Daily exercise. It doubled my energy for an hour out of my day.” — WokeIsSoTeens

“I started flower gardening. Really relaxing, you will see results all summer, lots of successes and failures but failures bring improvements. Especially great if you have a desk job.” — Laura9624

“Learning Spanish has changed my life. I have friends all over the world now. I’m going to Europe for the first time this year. I feel like the world has opened up for me. Now I’m back in school learning how to teach English to Spanish speakers and I’m learning French. Plus it was a huge confidence booster.” — Stratford79

“Got a proper diagnosis. I think a lot of people that for years questioned themselves ‘what’s wrong with me?’ when they finally got diagnosed it’s a big relief and changes a lot in a better way.” — popcornostar

“Low impact cardio. Fuck I loved to run, but it destroyed my legs. But I can swim my little heart out.” — Hyperion0000

“Drinking water. Simple but know so many who don’t drink enough it. It’s refreshing and revitalizing.” — Jokerchyld