You know what you ought to do before you turn 30 (1, 2, 3, 4), but what do you do afterward? Believe it or not, life doesn’t magically come into focus the second that you’re no longer 20-something. Creating the life you want in your 30’s takes work. To make the transition into your new decade as smooth as possible, here are a few tips for navigating those first 30 days.

People sometimes warn teenagers that their high school years are the best of their lives (“So appreciate them!”). That’s so wrong. First off, zits and residual baby fat aren’t fun. Also, very rarely do teens know who they really are. They’re either trying to win the popularity contest or have settled into the role of an outcast. And the first heartbreak is never the best time. That’s why we think life gets better as you age. After the jump, our lists of the best of every decade of life. Feel free to add to the lists in the comments.