I Am a Woman in My Thirties, and I Am Thriving
The article reflects on the life of a woman in her thirties who embraces wellness and self-care. She balances her career with various hobbies and practices mindfulness to maintain her mental health. Through humor and relatable experiences, she illustrates the joys and challenges of modern womanhood.
- ▪The author describes her thriving life, including a career, hobbies, and wellness practices.
- ▪She engages in activities like yoga, meditation, and relearning the flute.
- ▪The article highlights her approach to work-life balance and mental health.
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Shouts & MurmursI Am a Woman in My Thirties, and I Am ThrivingBy Juliana Castro VarónMay 26, 2026Photograph from GettySave this storySave this storySave this storySave this storyI am a woman in my thirties, and I am thriving. I have a career, a wittily named pet, a book club, a Dyson vacuum, and a red-light therapy mask (the good kind). I have frozen my eggs, which is a sentence that makes me sound empowered and non-perishable. I am strong and curious, but also super chill.I meditate. I do yoga and ceramics. I wear glasses, because I like how they look and not because I’m bad at putting in contacts. I have recently started to relearn the flute, a hobby I dropped—despite promising childhood talent—nineteen years ago.
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