My 20s aren’t over yet, and I’m not rushing them. I’d stay in my 20’s forever if I could, because getting older terrifies me. Wrinkles, gray hair, children, no more dancing on tables…I’m just not ready. Some of my friends are already at the married and owning a home stage, I’m getting there. But who isn’t afraid of the next step in life? Especially when there’s so much pressure to accomplish these life events by a certain age. Even though I’m only 6 years in, here’s 20 things I’ve already learned in my 20s.
- Your body changes dramatically after the age 23. When my mother said, “that food will catch up to you”, she was right. I never listened.
- Keep a small circle. Having a lot of friends in college was great, but now it’s all about who is there for you when you need them & who calls/texts just to see how you’re doing.
- Make time for your family, no matter what. I’ve touched on this in other posts, but it’s something I strongly believe in. Things and people will change, but family is forever.
- It’s not too late to make changes. Whether it’s going back to school, quitting that dreadful job, getting out of that unhappy relationship, it’s not too late. Change is always possible.
- Be passionate about something. Literally, anything. It doesn’t have to be a world-changing cause like curing hunger, but even if it’s just being passionate about a hobby.
- Have a hobby. I have several. I love doing art (obviously), singing, playing basketball, drinking with friends (yes, I consider this a hobby), and going to the gym.
- Don’t worry about if people like you. There is always someone who won’t. You will always be too much for someone, or too less. I’m usually too much, and that’s ok.
- Serums are your best friend. Otherwise you’ll actually look 60 at age 60.
- Boys will turn into men, but they rarely stop being boys. As long as there’s a balance, we still love you.
- I will never stop needing my parents. Never.
- Never be the smartest person in a room. This may be cliché, but it’s something I really mean. I love being around people I can learn from.
- Ignoring a problem doesn’t make it go away. I ignore everything, because who wants to deal with it? This is a lesson in progress.
- Hangovers only get worse. This hasn’t taught me to drink less, but I am now aware of the dooms day ahead of me.
- There will always be men who think women are the weaker gender. Prove them wrong.
- There are things that you should keep private. Such as your love life and your income.
- “Never panic, just recover.” Master how to remain calm. Don’t stress over spilt milk.
- When it comes to chocolate, say yes.
- No matter who is at the table, you bring something to it. I hate when I see young people stay quiet because they are afraid to say the wrong thing. Speak up, even if the CEO is at the table.
- You can never say ‘I love you’ too many times. Just make sure you mean it.
- Have fun without alcohol, and talk without cell phones.
I can only imagine what I’ll learn in another 20 years..
It is great that you have realized these things at an early age. I wish I would have.
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