April 2023 was my last month in my 20s, this girl is officially 30! I had some serious reflection on my last 10 years which made me realize and reminisce quite a lot. 20 things I’d tell those in their 20s *I share through my very own thoughts & experiences. Whether your currently in your 20s or 30s or 60s…maybe you’ll find at least 1-2 common perspectives or maybe a slight shift in yours after reading mine!
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Many people won’t understand what or why you do things. They don’t need to; but they should support you
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Start reading personal development books, whether that be 10 pages a day OR 10 minutes a day. (Complete perspective shift for me)
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Before you go purchasing any materialistic item, do you have the cash? Or are you just burring yourself more in debt…
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Prioritize protein. Preserving lean muscle tissue will only get harder in your 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s… etc.
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Stop using stress as an excuse. Accept stress & learn ways to cope with it.
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Schedule moments each week to be ALONE; recharge & re center yourself. Tap into your thoughts & feelings. Brain dumps are a wonderful thing!
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It’s OK to to not have a baby in your 20s (that decision is up to you & your partner, when you’re ready)
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Take every obstacle thrown at you & ask yourself what’s the lesson from it.
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You create your OWN story. Enjoy the little things.
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Everyone has a story, including strangers. You don’t know where that stranger is in their story. Be kind to all.
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Create a vision board. Dreams do come true if you work hard. See it, believe it, achieve it.
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Comfort doesn’t come with change but during changes is when you grow.
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Search out for win/win opportunity, connections, relationships.
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Friends will come & go. Friendships / all relationships require effort from both parties. Make sure both are put in equal effort.
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Entrepreneur not for you? Okay, well perhaps Intrapreneur is.
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Biz owner? Learn to navigate time spent IN the business vs. ON the business.
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Weaknesses are part of being human. Accept them and work on them but run with your strengths.
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Establish Financial Literacy
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Focus on becoming more proactive rather than reactive.
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Work hard, play harder. Don’t wait for “Retirement” Life is not promised tomorrow.
