(ThyBlackMan.com) When you are about to turn 30, your 20’s are behind you, therefore, the habits that you had in your 20’s should be put behind you as well. If you get over these habits, you can help yourself live a happier, healthier life.
#1 Smoking Cigarettes
Studies have shown that people who smoke die an average of 10 years earlier than people who don’t smoke. Even if you have been a heavy smoker since your teens, you can still greatly improve your health by quitting. Some people are able to quit smoking cold turkey, however, many people cannot. If you want to quit smoking, you should consider aids such as nicotine gum and nicotine patches. You
can also have your doctor prescribe a medication or you can try hypnosis. Many people who are trying to quit tobacco are purchasing e-cigarette starter kits. It is a healthy alternative to tobacco cigarettes and it makes quitting smoking cigarettes easy.
#2 Drinking Soda
Recent studies have shown that people who drink soda on a regular basis have a higher risk of abnormal cholesterol levels, high blood pressure, high blood sugar levels, and heart disease. Type 2 diabetes can even be an issue. You should stop drinking soda completely if you can. If not, try to cut down. A great substitute for soda is flavored sparkling water.
#3 Drinking on Weeknights
When you were in your early 20’s, you didn’t have a problem going out drinking on a work night and still getting to work on time. When you hit your 30’s, you may not have that kind of stamina anymore. You will likely have more responsibilities at work in your 30’s than your 20’s, therefore, you will need to be more productive at work. You can’t be if you are sleep deprived and hungover. Just because you are 30, it doesn’t mean that you need to stop having fun. You should, however, wait until the weekend to let loose.
#4 Keeping All Of Your Money in a Checking Account
Many people in their 20’s, keep all of their money in a checking account so that they have easy access to it. Most people in their 20’s don’t think about their retirement because it seems so far away. When you turn 30, you should make this a priority. If you put $45 each week away in a savings account, you will have $2,340 by the end of the year. In 20 years, you will have over $46,800. If your employer offers 401K, you should take advantage of it. When you turn 30, it is time to start thinking about your future.
#5 Tanning Beds
When many people are in their late teens and early 20’s, they use a tanning bed to ensure a year long, all over tan. The problem is that tanning beds are very harmful. They emit three times the amount of UVA radiation released by the sun. Not only can it cause your skin to age prematurely, it can also result in skin cancer. When you turn 30, you should care less about how tan you are and more about the appearance and condition of your skin. You will be happy you left the tanning bed behind when your skin remains wrinkle free for at least 10 more years.
When you turn 30, you have to leave your carefree, irresponsible ways behind you. It is time to stop the bad habits that can cause illness and chaos in your life. The sooner you break these habits, the easier the transition to 30 years old will be for you.
Staff Writer; Tyler Waters