When you reach your 30’s, things do not magically turn out well for you. You need to start mastering certain life lessons around this time if you want the happiness that you crave. 10 of the most important lessons to master during this time are:

1. Investing and Saving Your Money

You want to start putting some money away. If you are still at University perhaps move in with flatmates. Another solution is to rent the empty room you have in your apartment. The idea is to cut costs as much as possible. Do what you can to build your savings account, retirement account, and usable funds.

2. Investing in Your Family

Do not overlook the importance of your family. If you currently have a family of your own, then spend time with them. Do not focus solely on work and yourself. Make your family a top priority. If you want to start a family, then begin putting some time into it.

3. Investing in Yourself

Begin investing in yourself. Whatever that means to you, do it. It might mean health, education, going back to university and learning new skills, or seeing the world. Regardless, you will want to make the investment to start pushing yourself further and forward.

4. Making Yourself Better

Along with investing in yourself, start improving what you can. Use what you learn and know to find a better place in life. Try to get yourself as far as possible and do as much as you can. Travel, meet new people, build skills, and make use of that investment.

5. Taking Some Risks

You cannot get anywhere in life without taking a few risks. It is scary, and it does not always work out, but it is worth it. The potential payoff and the learning experience will make it worth the time.

6. Doing What You Know You Can Do

While you will want to take some risks, you should also work on your strong skills. If you plan to work in a certain field or if you want to rise to the top of your current field, then begin working on the skills specific to that. Make use of your education and everything that you know.

7. Focusing on the People Who Matter

No matter where you meet them, you want to focus on the people who are most important to you. Whether you meet them when you travel or if they are closer to home, focus on them. Filter out the people who only bring negativity into your life.

8. Keeping Positive People with You

When you put more time and effort into finding the best people out there, keep them with you. Treat them right and care about them. They are the ones who will always have your back as you move forward in life.

9. Knowing Things are not Always Greener on the Other Side

Even if you haven’t reached the level of success you wanted, always be positive and be grateful for what you have. You might think others have it better or that things cannot get much worse, or that life would be better in someone else’s shoes, but that is likely the case. Everyone is still trying to master the same life skills as you.

10. Being a Good Person

This is something that should inspire everyone. Respecting and caring for yourself and others is a vital life skill. Whether you choose to travel or you are working your way up the corporate ladder, you want to watch out for yourself and those around you. Be a good person by treating yourself and others with respect, by showing care, and by doing what you can for them within reason.