10 Things… That Are Better After You Turn 30

Life gets better at 30. A whole lot better. Trust us. You know what you want from the world and you’re not afraid to tell people. It is a beautiful thing. From ditching those random roommates from your twenties to finally having the cash to stay in decent hotels (occasionally, let's not lose the run of ourselves!), here are ten things that get a whole lot better when you turn 30… 1. You're really good at lots of things... And you know it. Whether it's furthering your career, planning trips, keeping the house clean or cooking a top-notch dinner, when you hit your thirties you soon realise that you've mastered lots of skills along the way. And it feels pretty great. 2. You start travelling in style... Our favourite thing about turning 30? The holidays. You finally get to upgrade a little bit! Those dingy hostels from your twenties blend into a distant, hazy memory when you're checking into hotels a bit higher up the snazzy scale. Planes, trains and automobiles start looking less expensive, and the world becomes your oyster. 3. You stop sweating the small stuff One of the many wonderful things that comes with being in your thirties is perspective. You no longer worry about all the ridiculous, insignificant details that you obsessed over in your twenties. And you wish you could go back and tell your 21-year-old self: 4. People start coming to you for advice That's right, with age comes wisdom, and with wisdom comes new levels of respect. And that's always a good thing. Whether it's in your career, family life or money matters, once you hit the big 3-0, you'll notice people around you asking for your advice. And taking it. Remember, with great power comes great responsibility. Or something like that. 5. You're brave enough to try so many more new things... Didn't have the cash to do that skydive when you were in Australia during your twenties? Or never had the confidence to take that class you've spent years daydreaming about doing? When you hit your thirties you've got new levels of self-belief to take on all of the adventures you weren't quite ready for in your twenties. Bring it on! 6. You know your personal style... And your wardrobe starts looking a lot more like you. 7. You know how to look after yourself... And when to treat yourself. 8. You're still you... But with more confidence and cash in your pocket to enjoy life and keep ticking off things on your bucket list. You're leaps and bounds better off than you were as a 20 year old. That's for sure. 9. You know how to stand your ground when you know you're right Don't agree with a decision in the workplace? Need to get rid of a negative person in your life? That's what your 30's are for. And you'll feel all the better for doing it. 10. You've got more personal space Most of us leave all of those cramped single rooms and tiny wardrobes in our twenties. And the glorious feeling of saying goodbye to God awful roommates from our twenties is one that's hard to beat. From moving to new homes to decorating your own place, the decade of our thirties is all about finding our own space. And loving it. Here's to being in our thirties! Life definitely doesn’t end when you turn 30, neither should it when you buy your first home.  Ulster Bank understands you want a mortgage you can live with. So in order to give you a mortgage that suits you, they’ve developed a range of new mortgages. Take a look at their mortgage options or have the team call you to arrange an appointment.