“Ageing is a privilege, so why do I still feel so much panic about approaching a milestone birthday?”

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“Ageing is a privilege, so why do I still feel so much panic about approaching a milestone birthday?”

By Georgia Green

14 days ago

9 min read

We know we should be thankful for another trip around the sun, but so many of us can’t but panic about where we are in life as we approach a milestone birthday. Soon to turn 30, writer Georgia Green explores how we can reset our brains to embrace milestones with joy instead of fear.


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