26 People Revealed Uncomfortable Truths About Life in Their 30s

But this era will not come without doubt. “People are starting to worry about their future, questioning whether they are on the right track,” explains Silva. “There is an increase in anxiety and depression in our 30s as a result of looking back at the past and questioning the future. The high hopes and expectations we had when we were teenagers begin to be challenged by reality and painfully shattered dreams.”

However, chances are, your personality won’t change much during this time. According to 20th-century Harvard psychologist William James, after age 30, personality “becomes like plaster.” Several studies also support this claim.

“Research on personality traits shows that personality does not change over long periods of time throughout our lives,” explains Silva. “There are recognizable changes from childhood to age 30, and they become more stable and gradual thereafter (Terracciano, Costa & McCrae, 2009). My experience working with clients throughout their lifespan shows that there is a better understanding of who they are and the things they want to change. I observe continuous personality development.”

“The 30s can be seen as a new beginning, which can bring anxiety but also a lot of hope, to reshape, start over, rethink,” concluded Silva. “This can be an exciting time to review what you’ve done and where you want to go. Start a new book or continue one you’ve already written.”

Simply put, you will probably still be the same you after you hit 3-0. Only upgraded version!