As 2017 came to a close, so did my time spent in my twenties. I couldn’t be more excited to embark on a new year, new chapter and new decade of my life. From the time I was 28 I started telling people I was 30 to soften the blow for when the time actually came. But as the months dwindled down, to the days and then the hours I couldn’t stop reflecting on everything that had happened in my twenties.
Looking back, it all went by in a flash. College, love, heartbreak, dating, jobs & new careers, two new cities, friends, family, weddings, friends having babies, the list could go on. The lessons I’ve learned in my twenties have been pivotal and made me into the woman I am today. But I can’t help but wonder, am I the woman I want to be going into my thirties? Have I done enough to make an impact, have I accomplished enough? I can’t help but think what else should I, could I or would I have done differently or more of in my twenties.
I decided to reflect and share with you all the lessons I’ve learned in my twenties. I’m so excited to go into my thirties with new found confidence, ease and a sense of self because of the past decade of my life.
20 LESSONS I’VE LEARNED IN MY TWENTIES
1. Get comfortable with being uncomfortable
2. Stop caring what people think
3. Being alone is the best gift you can give yourself
4. Saying no to things you do not want to do is OK
5. Embrace and learn from your failures
6. Everything happens for a reason
7. Take care of your skin and well being
8. Start saving for that rainy day
9. Your heart will break, but know you are strong enough to get through it
10. Always have a passion project or hobby outside of work
11. Eliminate the negative people from your life
12. Always have an opinion
13. Invest in experiences over material things
14. Naps are not just for children
15. Love your body, trust me it only gets worse
16. Always set a goal, and work your ass off to achieve it, then set another one
17. Networking and relationship building is the key to success
18. Try everything once
19. Find your calm, because life gets stressful
20. Be thankful for everything you have
