{"id":117810,"date":"2024-10-24T11:59:48","date_gmt":"2024-10-24T04:59:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=117810"},"modified":"2024-10-24T11:59:48","modified_gmt":"2024-10-24T04:59:48","slug":"wellness-habits-im-ditching-in-my-30s-what-im-doing-instead","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=117810","title":{"rendered":"Wellness Habits I&#8217;m Ditching in My 30s, &#038; What I\u2019m Doing Instead"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-layout-key=\"-fb+5w+4e-db+86\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"7910942971\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<p>I\u2019m turning 30, and this milestone feels like it\u2019s taking over my life. Between the <a href=\"https:\/\/theeverygirl.com\/friends-in-your-30s-lessons\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">changes in my friendships<\/a>, career, and body (I blame my <a href=\"https:\/\/theeverygirl.com\/saturn-return\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Saturn Return<\/a>), I\u2019m noticing old patterns and routines that used to serve me no longer do. And while I plan on keeping some wellness habits I learned in my 20s (i.e., my meditation practice and addiction to SoulCycle), sometimes growing up means letting go. Instead of fighting to keep wellness habits that no longer feel effective, I\u2019ve decided to start 30 with a clean slate. I\u2019m accepting that my body is changing and that it\u2019s time to curate a <a href=\"https:\/\/theeverygirl.com\/wellness-editor-reset-checklist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">wellness routine<\/a> that works for this new decade. If everyone says your 30s are your best years, I might as well make the most of them. Here are the habits I\u2019m letting go of in my 30s and the ones I\u2019m adopting instead.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cSometimes growing up means letting go\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-i-m-swapping-high-intensity-workouts-for-strength-training\">1. I\u2019m swapping high-intensity workouts for strength training<\/h2>\n<p>When I turned 29, I felt knee pain for the first time in my life. I was skiing down a mountain and honestly didn\u2019t think I\u2019d make it to the bottom because my knees were in so much pain. This was the moment I realized I could no longer live a lifestyle of just SoulCycle classes and running. I needed to prioritize strength training over everything else. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weliahealth.org\/2024\/02\/the-power-of-strength-training-at-every-age\/#:~:text=Offset%20age%2Drelated%20muscle%20loss,prevent%20loss%20of%20muscle%20mass.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Muscle mass naturally starts declining<\/a> in our 30s. Incorporating strength training into your workout routine can help <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weliahealth.org\/2024\/02\/the-power-of-strength-training-at-every-age\/#:~:text=Offset%20age%2Drelated%20muscle%20loss,prevent%20loss%20of%20muscle%20mass.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">preserve existing muscle mass<\/a> and offset age-related muscle loss.<\/p>\n<p>After just a few months of incorporating one or two days a week of Solidcore into my routine, I no longer had knee pain. I also felt stronger, more toned, and happier because I was listening to what my body needed. While I haven\u2019t completely let go of my high-intensity workouts, I prioritize my strength-training workouts first and foremost. After a year of this routine, I\u2019ve seen the difference it makes.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-i-m-swapping-my-yes-mindset-for-more-alone-time\">2. I\u2019m swapping my \u201cYes\u201d mindset for more alone time<\/h2>\n<p>I spent a lot of my 20s saying yes to everything; the social events, work obligations, travel, and family time were worth every moment, but they left little room to spend time with just me. I\u2019ve cherished alone time more as I\u2019ve gotten older, and the FOMO I used to feel in my 20s has slowly dissipated. If a Friday night invite comes along and I don\u2019t feel like leaving the comfort of my couch, I say that. Instead of having a \u201cyes to everything and everyone\u201d mindset, I only say \u201cyes\u201d to the people and social events that truly make me happy.<\/p>\n<p>This has meant that some people have drifted out of my life, but in doing so, it\u2019s given me more space for those who make me feel good and (more importantly) the space for alone time, which has allowed me to connect with myself on a deeper level. I\u2019ve picked up <a href=\"https:\/\/theeverygirl.com\/cozy-hobbies-to-try\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">new hobbies<\/a> like painting and beading, have more time to focus on my passion projects, and feel healthier overall because I\u2019m not burnt out from doing too much, and I\u2019m no longer saying yes to something that drains my energy.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"859\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/media.theeverygirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/marielle-clark-dupe-859x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-485577\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/dupephotos.com\/profile\/marielleclark\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Marielle Clark | Dupe<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-i-m-swapping-restrictive-diets-for-intuitive-eating\">3. I\u2019m swapping restrictive diets for intuitive eating<\/h2>\n<p>I\u2019ve experimented with many diets in an effort to find what works best for my body. I\u2019ve tried being a vegetarian, intermittent fasting, and the Mediterranean Diet. Some of these nutrition practices made me feel better than others, but I never stuck with any of them. In my 30s, I\u2019m letting go of diet culture completely and prioritizing <a href=\"https:\/\/nutritionsource.hsph.harvard.edu\/intuitive-eating\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">intuitive eating<\/a> instead. So much of our culture\u2019s vernacular revolves around what we shouldn\u2019t eat, but I\u2019ve found that adding foods to my diet and listening to what my body needs has made me feel 10x better than restricting ever did. <\/p>\n<p>The biggest challenge of intuitive eating has been learning to listen to my body, eating when I\u2019m hungry, and stopping when I\u2019m full. As someone who\u2019s a notorious boredom snacker, I\u2019ve learned to find other methods of filling my boredom. Just acknowledging my boredom has allowed me to eat more intuitively. The biggest weight off my shoulders with intuitive eating has been letting go of the guilt that is associated with many diets. When I eat intuitively, I don\u2019t feel bad about the glass of wine I had at dinner or the chocolate I ate for dessert. We have enough things to worry about in our 30s\u2014food shouldn\u2019t be one of them.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-i-m-swapping-short-term-health-goals-for-preventative-health\">4. I\u2019m swapping short-term health goals for preventative health <\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s hard to think about your long-term health when you\u2019re in your 20s, let alone spend the time or money investing in it. But just like we\u2019re constantly reminded to save for retirement, we should save for our health. In my 20s, most of my money went toward necessities (food, rent, car payments) and fun (dinners out with friends, new clothes). But I\u2019ve started to invest more money into my health (workout classes, therapy, supplements). As I enter a new decade, I\u2019m also thinking more about the future. I used to think of health as having short-term effects (such as losing weight by summer), but now I think of it in terms of keeping my body healthy for my life. My #1 health goal is <a href=\"https:\/\/theeverygirl.com\/blue-zone-lifestyle-habits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">longevity<\/a>, or living a long, healthy life.<\/p>\n<p>There are also other health goals that are more important to me than weight loss or running a marathon. Fertility wasn\u2019t at the forefront of my mind in my 20s, but visiting my OB-GYN for regular check-ups, discussing period symptoms with my doctor, and considering options like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/health\/wellness-and-prevention\/freezing-eggs-preserving-fertility-for-the-future\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">egg freezing<\/a> is a priority. I also plan on getting a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.parsleyhealth.com\/blog\/5-essential-blood-tests-need-every-year\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">wider range of blood work<\/a> every year to ensure everything is in check in my body. While regular blood work is an added investment, I view it as investing in preventative health. In reframing my mindset around health and looking at it as an investment in my body and future self, I don\u2019t have to think twice about where my money is going. Investing in preventative health feels necessary to me.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cIf there\u2019s one thing I\u2019ve learned as I turn 30, it\u2019s that you can\u2019t do it all\u2014and you shouldn\u2019t feel like you have to.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-i-m-swapping-a-morning-routine-for-a-sleep-routine\">5. I\u2019m swapping a morning routine for a sleep routine<\/h2>\n<p>Don\u2019t get me wrong, I love <a href=\"https:\/\/theeverygirl.com\/morning-menu-for-self-care\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">a morning routine<\/a>; I would love to start every day sipping on coffee while reading, followed by a meditation. But between work and grad school, it has become increasingly difficult to find time for a morning routine and get enough sleep. In my 20s, I could wake up after a bad sleep and still function throughout the day. Now, I feel groggy, have brain fog, and am more irritable. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/adult-health\/expert-answers\/how-many-hours-of-sleep-are-enough\/faq-20057898\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mayo Clinic<\/a> recommends that adults over the age of 18 get at least seven hours of sleep each night, but as <a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC6267703\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">research<\/a> shows, it\u2019s not so much the quantity of sleep you get but the quality. As we age, most people have a harder time falling asleep and maintaining high-quality sleep.<\/p>\n<p>If there\u2019s one thing I\u2019ve learned as I approach 30, it\u2019s that you can\u2019t do it all, and you shouldn\u2019t feel like you have to. Getting as much sleep as possible has become more important to me than being \u201cthat girl\u201d with the 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. packed morning routine. Now, I prioritize my sleep routine: I take <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07P5K7DQP?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">magnesium glycinate<\/a>, avoid bright lights and electronics an hour before bed, and in the mornings, if I\u2019m still tired after when my alarm goes off, I skip my morning routine for an extra hour of sleep.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-i-m-swapping-a-simple-skincare-routine-for-products-that-support-how-my-skin-is-changing\">6. I\u2019m swapping a simple skincare routine for products that support how my skin is changing<\/h2>\n<p>The benefit of your 20s is the beautiful bouncy skin that snaps back into shape even after a long night out: no puffiness, under-eye bags, or post-alcohol breakouts (how I long for the days). Throughout my 20s, I was a three-step skincare girl: face wash, moisturizer, and a prescription gel for my rosacea. Occasionally, I\u2019d throw on a face mask for fun or do a facial if I could afford it. As I approach 30, I\u2019ve realized my minimal skincare routine no longer makes the cut. With age, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/healthy-aging\/in-depth\/aging\/art-20046070#:~:text=With%20age%2C%20your%20skin%20thins,skin%20tags%20are%20more%20common.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">your skin thins and becomes less elastic and more fragile, and fatty tissue just below the skin decreases<\/a>. You also experience a decrease in natural oils, which may make your skin drier and more prone to fine lines.<\/p>\n<p>Thanks to the plethora of products and a wealth of research, there\u2019s a lot we can do to help our skin feel just as bouncy as it did at 23. I\u2019ve added <a href=\"https:\/\/olehenriksen.com\/products\/banana-bright-eye-creme\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">eye cream<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drmtlgy.com\/products\/brightening-eye-masks?srsltid=AfmBOooK5vGCcw3VeJHo3xq5jtBSZ_htB4OA1jyenoRGmVU128WkBoSt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">under-eye patches<\/a> to help combat dark circles. I also wear sunscreen <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/health\/wellness-and-prevention\/sunscreen-and-your-morning-routine#:~:text=Wearing%20sunscreen%20is%20one%20of,Anna%20Chien%20addresses%20common%20concerns.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">to help prevent premature aging and the risk of skin cancer<\/a> (which should be done at every age, but I was not consistent with it in my 20s!). I\u2019ve added collagen to my diet, which is the body\u2019s primary building block of your skin. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gundersenhealth.org\/health-wellness\/eat-move\/what-is-the-benefit-of-collagen-in-your-diet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Collagen<\/a> not only gives structure, strength, and elasticity to your skin, but it also helps<a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/articles\/23089-collagen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> new cells grow<\/a>. Lastly, I make sure to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/staying-healthy\/how-much-water-should-you-drink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">consume lots of water every day<\/a> to help with increased skin dryness.<\/p>\n<div class=\"flo-people-spotlight flo-people-spotlight--layout_2 flo-people-spotlight--image-left\" style=\"&#10;    --background-color: #f3ede8;&#10;    --text-color: #000000;&#10;    \">\n<div class=\"flo-people-spotlight__image\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.theeverygirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Calissa-Kirilenko-teg-480x480-1.jpg\" alt=\"Calissa Kirilenko\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flo-people-spotlight__content\">\n<p>ABOUT THE AUTHOR<\/p>\n<div class=\"flo-people-spotlight__text\">\n<h3>Calissa Kirilenko, Breathwork Facilitator &amp; Contributing Wellness Writer<\/h3>\n<p>Calissa is a wellness writer for The Everygirl who specializes in covering subjects surrounding mental health, meditation, and self-care. She is also a certified breathwork facilitator and works with clients to heal through the power of their breath.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-layout-key=\"-fb+5w+4e-db+86\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"7910942971\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1660802\">\r\n<\/div>\r\n<script>(function(w,q){w[q]=w[q]||[];w[q].push([\"_mgc.load\"])})(window,\"_mgq\");\r\n<\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/theeverygirl.com\/ditching-wellness-habits-30s\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I\u2019m turning 30, and this milestone feels like it\u2019s taking over my life. 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