I know I've always looked forward to these years and even though they haven't turned out how I thought they would, it's been pretty great. I was not sad in the slightest to leave my teen years behind me and my twenties have shaped up to be the best years of my life. I've spent three of them surrounded by books at university doing my honors degree, traveled to seven cities across the US, and transitioned into a fitness-nut. I'm only half-way done with the decade, so I'm pretty excited to see what the next five years will bring.
While having these kinds of experiences, you can't help but learn a few life lessons along the way. Not bad ones, just things that help you grow into a better person who can take on whatever life throws at you. I've been thinking a lot about how I can share some of these lessons with you, and what better way to do it than in a little list! We all love those.
While having these kinds of experiences, you can't help but learn a few life lessons along the way. Not bad ones, just things that help you grow into a better person who can take on whatever life throws at you. I've been thinking a lot about how I can share some of these lessons with you, and what better way to do it than in a little list! We all love those.
Travel as early and as often as you can
These aren't the years you become a proper adult, so just fake it like the rest of us
Understanding your mental health is very important. Take the time to do so and make it a healthy priority
You'll always have one friend who is obsessed with cats. If not, it's probably you
Never compare your journey to other people. They all move at different paces for a reason
Your five-year plan will change and grow as you do
Be kind no matter what. Even if someone is being rude, be the better person
Your opinion of love will change depending on your status
Spend more time at the beach. It will calm you and it's great for a digital-free day
Luck is rare, you have to work hard for any kind of success
University isn't everything. Life experience can be just as valuable
We all binge on Netflix. Don't feel bad, just embrace it
Always keep peanut butter in the house
You'll have a different kind of relationship with your parents (and it's great!)
Crappy jobs will teach you important life lessons that you can take with you to a better position
Try more things, especially the ones that excite yet scare you at the same time. You never know what you'll find a passion for
Don't rush anything in life. Take your time and enjoy every little thing
Food shopping is one of the most enjoyable things about being an adult
Be aware of negative talkers, they can be toxic. Try turning it round with some positivity
Fitness is actually awesome, you just have to find something enjoyable and a great community to go with it.
What have recent years taught you?
Steph x.
Steph x.