Welcome to the 20's!

My 20s have been a whirlwind of learning, growth and change. I graduated college in a recession, got married at 23, moved to a new city and started my first job all within six months. And now that I'm 30, I'm changing jobs again! It's been quite an adventure. But as you look back on your 20s with fondness (or dread), it's important to keep in mind that there are some things about life that don't change much from one decade to the next. Here are some thoughts about where my mid-20s self would have benefited from advice:

Find valuable work.

The best way to find valuable work is to ask yourself what you value. Do you want your work to be meaningful? Does it need to be socially valuable in some way? Would you prefer that it pay well, or would you rather work for free? Is it important for your job to be intellectually challenging, emotionally fulfilling, physically demanding or all of the above?

Depending on what matters most to you, there are jobs out there that are tailored specifically for those preferences. For example: If you become a journalist because of how much meaning this career gives back into society as a whole (i.e., helping people understand their world better), then perhaps working at an online publication with an international audience would be ideal for your needs because of its reachability and sense of importance among people everywhere—especially if their stories can help change lives for good! In contrast however if instead only paid well enough but nothing else appeals about journalism then maybe starting up a new blog from scratch might provide both financial stability while also allowing personal creativity—which ultimately makes sense too since content creation often leads directly into successful entrepreneurship anyway! Either way though being able

Stop worrying about the past or future.

When you're in your 20s, things are going to happen that you cannot predict. There will be times where the future looks bleak and uncertain, but it doesn't have to stay that way. The best thing you can do is stop worrying about the past or future: both are outside of your control and don't have anything to do with what's happening right now. If something happens in your life that seems bad, don't worry about it because everything will sort itself out eventually—you just need patience!

If you're having trouble figuring out how to get through a difficult situation, remember these three steps: 1) Focus on what works for YOU; 2) Ask yourself WHY something worked; 3) Remember that things aren't always permanent (life changes)!

Read widely and often.

Reading is a great way to learn new things, and it's also a good way to think about things in new ways. Reading helps you understand other people's points of view, understand yourself, and even understand the world around you.

These are all important skills for anyone trying to get ahead in life or get their act together as an adult. For example: You might read about how to manage your money better so that you can afford housing when you move out on your own, or how to live healthily so that you don't end up with diabetes like your mom did at age 30! Or maybe there's an article about gardening tips? Maybe it has some recipes? Whatever it is—reading will help put food on the table (or into your mouth) while also educating yourself.

Another thing that happens when we read widely and often is we learn new words! This will make us smarter too so we can have conversations with our friends who go to fancy schools where they teach everyone important lessons like "how do I spell 'volcano'?"

Don't let your self-worth depend on your appearance.

Self-worth is an important topic in the 20's. It's key to being comfortable with yourself and other people, but also having a sense of purpose. Self-worth can be defined as "how you value your own self." You might have heard the saying, "I love myself." This means that they have high self-esteem or confidence in their actions and abilities. If someone doesn't feel confident about themselves or their actions, they may say things like "I hate myself," which shows low self-esteem/confidence.

It's important to be able to recognize what we do well so that we can use those strengths for ourselves and our relationships with others! We all want friends who respect us for who we are inside outwards; however if someone doesn't like all aspects then maybe it isn't worth staying friends anymore... just something else to keep in mind when deciding whether someone should stay or go :)

Ultimately though there is nothing wrong with loving yourself regardless of appearance--you are unique and special regardless! So don't let other people define how good looking you think you are by putting pressure on yourself...don't let them get inside your head either ;)

Stop comparing yourself to others.

I know it's tempting to compare your insides to someone else's outsides, but that's a fool's game. We all have different experiences and circumstances, and we're all doing the best we can with what we have. You can't compare your insides to someone else's outsides because everyone has a unique set of strengths, weaknesses and desires that make them who they are.

Get comfortable being uncomfortable.

At some point in your life, you're going to be uncomfortable. And that's good! Being uncomfortable means you're learning. The only way for you to learn more about yourself and the world around you is by pushing yourself out of your comfort zone. You'll feel most of these new experiences as "uncomfortable", but they're all part of becoming who you really want to be—and being in your 20s is a great time for this!

Take care of your mind and body for life, not just for looks.

Think about it.

Physical health: Exercise, eat right, and get enough sleep.

Mental health: Find a way to cope with stress that doesn't involve alcohol or drugs. It's important to have fun and relax! (But don't do anything dumb.)

Social health: Get out there and meet new people! Go on dates, go on adventures with friends, join clubs...anything goes! Just remember that there are some things you shouldn't do—like try out stupid stunts at bars or ride your bike in the dark without lights...or make bad decisions when drunk—and if someone tries to pressure you into doing something like this (or worse), run away as fast as possible! Also remember that sometimes even good things end up going wrong if we let ourselves fall too far down the rabbit hole—so be careful not only of what type of person but also how much time they spend around others too--especially younger ones who might not know better yet themselves!"

Take risks and learn from failure.

Failure is a part of life. It can be scary, but it's also an opportunity to learn and grow. When you fail at something, it's a chance to try something new or think about why your first attempt failed. If you're not failing at things, then you're probably not trying anything new or challenging yourself enough—and that's a problem too! So don't worry too much about failing; just worry about learning from it when you do fail and using that knowledge as fuel for more successful projects in the future.*

Learn from experts and mentors, but trust your own instincts as well.

You will learn an enormous amount in your 20s and though it is important to trust your intuition and to ask for help, there’s also no shame in saying no and changing course quickly if something isn’t working out.

The best advice I can give is: trust yourself. You have a good sense of what you like, how you want to live your life, and what makes you happy. Trust yourself! Don’t be afraid to say yes and don’t be afraid to say no—both are equally valid options at this point in your life.

Don't be afraid to change direction if things aren't working out the way you thought they would; doing so can lead down paths that surprise even yourself with their unexpected delights!

Be financially independent as soon as you can.

You are probably already aware of the importance of financial independence. If you aren't, consider this:

• Being financially independent means that you don't need to rely on another person—or a company—to provide for your basic needs. You may think that this is an unattainable goal because you're still young and have so many years before you're able to support yourself, but I assure you that it's not; it's something everyone should strive for as soon as possible.
• There are lots of ways to increase your income and save more money, like getting a second job or shopping at thrift stores instead of buying new clothes every week. But if none of those methods work for whatever reason (for example, because they're too inconvenient), then maybe it's time for drastic measures like moving back in with mom and dad until things get better! That way there won't be any distractions from your goal: making enough money so that when someone asks "How much do I owe?" all they'll hear is silence because there won't be anyone around to answer their question anymore!

Why should we all strive towards being financially independent?

When you're wrong, admit it quickly and emphatically.

It's important to admit when you're wrong because it shows that you're willing to learn. You can't learn if you don't listen and admit mistakes, so this is one of the most important skills in life!

To start off with, admit your mistake to yourself. Once you realize that what happened was actually your fault, say something like "Wow... I messed up." Then ask yourself if there's anything else that could have prevented this from happening. If there is, try it out next time!

Once you've done this for a little bit (maybe 10 minutes), move onto admitting your mistake aloud. Say something like "Hey guys, look at my new shirt!" And then when someone asks where they can get one like yours, sheepishly say "I'm actually not wearing a shirt" instead of trying to explain why they should get their own shirts since they didn't hear them correctly in the first place.

Your 20s are a good time to think about how to live in a healthy way for the long term

You may be thinking, what the heck is a healthy lifestyle? Well, it's basically how you live your life on a daily basis. You can either build your life around certain habits that promote good health and longevity, or you can go against them.

The more time you spend in this world, the more it becomes apparent that living for the moment is not always going to work out for you in the long run. For example: if you don't exercise regularly and then decide to do some kind of rigorous training program because of an upcoming event like a marathon or triathlon (which are both awesome), there's going to be problems! Your body is not used to high-intensity workouts so working out harder than usual could lead to injury and even cause damage that requires surgery - which means missing out on things like training sessions with your friends who are also doing something awesome like competing in a race together...or worse yet - missing out on being able to walk without pain ever again! But let's say instead of running into these problems by ignoring our bodies needs right now...we choose instead by looking ahead several months ahead when there might be some big event coming up so we can plan accordingly knowing what kinds of things will work best for us right now too."

Conclusion

The most important thing you can do in your 20s thinks about how to live in a healthy way for the long term. This means taking care of your body, mind and soul.

PS: Hi! I am a freelance writer with a passion for writing. I am open to most genres, but my primary expertise is in content and blog writing. If you would like to discuss any upcoming projects please feel free to contact me by email at [email protected]