You could be 29, but your energy says 61. If everyone keeps saying you’re “mature for your age,” they’re likely being kind to you. Your habits are almost fossilized, and it’s time to acknowledge reality. We’re talking little things — how you walk, talk, text, scroll, or even drink coffee — that unintentionally age you more quickly than a raisin in the sun. If you’re doing any of these 17 habits, you could be aging out your vibe without even knowing it.
Constantly Complaining About “Noise”
If your reflex to a TikTok song, a party next door, or a café sound system is “Ugh, that’s just noise” — congratulations, you’ve reached honorary retirement age. No one’s telling you you need to love all music, but playing every sound as an assault on your being? That’s peak “get off my lawn” behavior.
Texting Like You’re Writing a Business Email
If your texts start with “Dear…” and end with “Regards,” we need to talk. Lose the full stop. Add an emoji. And enough with texting “ok” as a threat. You’re just replying to a meme and not a will.
Saying “Kids These Days” Unironically
Let’s get one thing straight here: if you ever said “kids these days” with zero sarcasm, you have ancient energy on you. You sound like your primary school PE instructor — and believe me, nobody wants to be that guy as an adult.
Refusing to Try New Apps or Technology
If you’re still holding onto your ancient iPhone and confidently declare, “I don’t do TikTok,” it says you’re afraid to change. No one’s telling you you’re required to be a content creator — but acting like new tech is for “the kids” only just screams outdated. Stop making “I’m so bad with tech” your entire personality.
Discussing Your Back as if It Were Another Person
The minute you begin sentences with “My back has been acting up again,” you’ve aged yourself 20 years – even if you are 30. If your back is essentially your arch-nemesis, we understand… but don’t greet it as a person each time you sit down. Particularly if you mutter “ahhh” while doing so as well.
Still Rocking That Same Haircut From Uni
If you’ve kept your same old haircut since flip phones were a thing, it could be time for a glow-up. Trends change, and so does your hair — whatever was trending at 22 is now pulling down your entire face. Perhaps it is high time for a change?
Always Talking About “Back in My Day”
There is nothing more cliche old-energy than “back in my time” nostalgia — and especially so when your “time” is literally eight years ago. If you’re over here nostalgic about the early days of Spotify or Vine as if they were the golden era of human existence, it’s time to check your timeline (and your soul).
Eating Dinner at 5 PM and Calling It a Night
We get it, digestion is important. But if you’re regularly calling it an early night and crawling into bed before prime time television, you’re essentially on grandma hours. Your metabolism might appreciate it, but your social life certainly won’t.
Saying “I’m Just Old-School” As an Excuse
Not being flexible and clinging to “I’m just old-school” is not charming. It’s lazy. Whether it’s constantly refusing to split bills online, always insisting on calling rather than texting, or mentioning “the good old days” in every conversation, you’re annoying. Evolve a little.
Discussing How Early You Wake Up
You wake up at 5 am? Pat yourself on the back, you and all retirees on the planet. Boasting about waking up earlier than everyone else as if it’s cool just makes you sound… fatigued. Sleep-shaming people who sleep after 8 am does not earn you “disciplined,” it earns you “can’t sleep past Columbo.”
Saying You “Can’t Keep Up With the Trends”
Trends move fast, sure. But if you’re announcing yourself out of touch, you have essentially sealed yourself into a time capsule. You don’t need to be trendy — you just don’t want to make ignorance your identity.
Wearing Sunglasses on Your Head All Day Like It’s a Lifestyle
If you’ve got your sunnies stuck on your head permanently as a piece of hair jewellery, you’re pulling “dad on holiday” or “auntie in the garden centre”. It is a habit rather than a look — and it ages you more than the crow’s feet you’re trying to hide. Either wear them or put them away, but don’t play along as someone else’s middle-aged neighbour.
Saying “I Don’t Go Out Anymore”
It’s fine to stay home, but bragging about never being out of the house as if it’s a challenge is just going to make you sound drained. Whining “Ugh, I don’t know if I can go out and get drinks anymore” each time someone asks you out is “I peaked in my 20s” energy.
Tucking in T-Shirts When Nobody Asked
If you’re tucking a simple tee as if you’re going to a casual office gathering in 2004, we need to discuss it. Not every outfit needs structure. Occasionally, a little bit of looseness makes you appear chill and young. Tuck too many things, and all of a sudden, you’re radiating “dad on holiday” vibes.
Steering Clear Of Social Media Because It’s “Toxic”
Yes, social media is a cesspool. But if you aren’t on anything and openly state so as a badge of moral honor, then you aren’t enlightened — you’re aging yourself out of every conversation. Find a balance. You don’t have to be viral, but don’t act like the internet is the devil.
Constantly Talking About Weather, Groceries, or Traffic
If your go-to conversation starter is “Did you see the price of milk?” or “It’s going to rain on Thursday,” you’re not giving “mysterious adult” you’re giving “waiting in line at the post office” vibes.
Acting Like Fun Is for “Young People”
You still can go to concerts. You still can wear something flashy. You still can dance like a fool. Acting like fun has an age limit is one of the quickest ways to age yourself out of your own damn life. Stop self-sabotaging. Fun is timeless — if you let it be.
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