Contrary take: I’m in the same age range as you, I also made big life changes during the pandemic, but I feel like I’ve been experiencing aging at a constant rate.
Potential explanatory differences: I came out of the pandemic in slightly better physical shape, and I’m not too connected with the social zeitgeist, so the rise of Gen Z wasn’t salient.
Contrary take: I’m in the same age range as you, I also made big life changes during the pandemic, but I feel like I’ve been experiencing aging at a constant rate.
Potential explanatory differences: I came out of the pandemic in slightly better physical shape, and I’m not too connected with the social zeitgeist, so the rise of Gen Z wasn’t salient.