Are you Thirtyphobic?

Are you thirtyphobic? Yes, you read that right! It's a fear of turning 30 or reaching the age of 30. Well, "thirtyphobic" is just a word I invented (peace). Anyway, let's get serious. Many people, especially women, are quite hesitant to embrace being 30. This is because 30 is considered the first stage of aging according to some old notions. I think most people I know are afraid of getting old. The thousands of anti-aging products and articles on how to delay aging are just a few pieces of evidence that many people fear turning 30.

While some people don’t make it a big deal, you’d be surprised that others do. As for me, I am not afraid of it—it's a part of life, and we have to accept the fact that we are going to get old, die, and turn to ash. Instead of slathering on anti-aging creams, you should embrace aging and be happy with yourself. According to the Daily Mail UK, “a study carried out by Danish researchers and published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology found that rather than passing through the skin, the liposomes break into pieces almost as soon as they make contact.” In short, anti-aging creams are not effective.

There’s nothing wrong with wanting to look good to at least hide the signs of aging, but you must also focus your attention on other areas, such as:

1. Keeping a healthy lifestyle: Reduce your intake of junk food, fast food, and the like. You know what they do to your body—they make you look older fast.

2. Remaining positive and getting rid of negative thoughts: If you want to avoid wrinkles on your face, stop stressing yourself out with unnecessary thoughts.

3. Developing a group of friends you can laugh with: Make sure they don’t bring you headaches and problems, or else they will add more stress to your life, making you look older.

4. Praying: Always talk to God. Maintain a good relationship with Him, and you’ll be fine even as you get older. He will be your strength in times of fear and problems.

You can never stop yourself from reaching the age of 30 or getting old. As you fill your mind with positive thoughts, the time will come when you’ll accept everything. Be thankful for how far you’ve come in this world.

Be happy—it's the best anti-aging treatment. :)