Oh, your twenties. The years everyone says is the best years of your life. You've dreamt of living them since you were just a child.
You finally get to buy a drink at the bar.
You probably find your soulmate and get married.
Graduate college.
And maybe even start a family.
But, why live those years stressing out and staying in on the weekends?
Here are 20 ways to live your Twenties the right way:
1. Travel.
Make a list of places. Save. Go. Make memories. Live to tell the stories. Repeat.
It's that simple. Take advantage of your younger years while you can!
2. Save money.
Don't worry about being so flashy and getting those likes in Instagram. Forever 21 is called forever 21 for a reason. Take advantage of it. Instead, splurge on concert tickets, festivals, weekend getaways and most importantly—your savings account (which builds over a long period of time btw). You won't regret it.
3. Be selfish with your time.
Do you! Always. Spend time alone. Use your off days to relax. Enjoy every moment of it. You will have plenty of time to see your friends and finish your list of things to do.
4. Don't waste your time on people who don't benefit you.
Whatever you do, don't do it. Save your energy and time for something or someone better!
5. Educate yourself.
Make the most out of your younger years and learn as much as possible. Learn a new language, build up your résumé with your work experience, travel, read as many books as you can. Don't start off your adult years with ignorance.
6. Love yourself more.
Appreciate what you already have and count your blessings everyday. You are you for many reasons, so love yourself for them! If you can't love yourself, how do you expect to love anybody else?
7. Don't stress about finding that "dream" spouse.
Don't set your expectations too high for your future spouse because you'll regret it later. Instead, let love find you. Besides most "how we met" stories were most likely unplanned.
8. Explore as much as you can.
Get out there! Try going on that hike you've always wanted to go on. Travel to new places not only around the world but in your city, too. You never know you what's out there that you actually love unless you go out and find it.
9. Focus on bettering yourself.
Be the best you can be! Don't worry about whatever anyone else has going on, you have your own life to live so, live it to your best potential.
10. Try new things.
Try different foods, take a yoga class, or even music lessons. Make life exciting and interesting.
11. Love more.
Let your family and close friends know how much you care about them. Text them and ask them how there day is going. Grab coffee with your best friend. Tell your Mom and Dad little things that remind you of them throughout the day. Just love as much as you can.
12. Maintain a positive attitude.
Get into the habit about thinking on the bright side. Don't sweat the small stuff. It's so easy to just take a deep breath and let go of all the negativity. Live your twenties with a smile on your face!
13. Spend time as much time with your living grandparents.
It's true, your elders withhold the most knowledge. Take advantage of it! Spend a little time with them and ask questions about their twenties, as well!
14. Get out on the dating scene.
Go on, don't be shy. Ask that cute guy or girl for there number and also give others chances, too. You'll find that some people bring out attributes in yourself. So, even if there not "your type" they could still be beneficial to you. What's the worse that could happen?
15. Take as many pictures as you can.
Save your memories to look back at them in the future. Have something to show your grandchildren while they visit you. But then again, don't be that one person who misses out on the moment because they were trying to get the perfect shot. Enjoy every moment possible Which brings me to my next point—your phone.
16. Turn off your phone more.
We're all guilty of it. You know, us millennials? Don't live the best years of your life buried in Facebook timelines or Instagram feeds. Instead get out more and make memories for yourself!
17. Take care of yourself.
Get drunk every once in awhile, who cares? Eat what you want, when you want it. Treat yo self! But, keep those things for when you actually deserve to. Remember to eat right, take care of your skin, and work out whenever you can (as much as you hate it). You won't stay young looking forever, so keep that in mind while having little fun at the same time!
18. Dream more.
Set aside those goals for the future. Have something to look forward to that will keep going and striving. You should allow your life to have endless possibilities.
19. Laugh as much as you breath.
It's scientifically proven that laughing more will lead to a longer life. Watch your favorite comedy, go see a stand up show, or grab a bottle of wine and invite your friends over. Laugh at every opportunity you get.
20. Remind yourself that you're still young.
It's okay that you're not were you want to be at this point. The reality is—you're not supposed to be. This doesn't mean not having a plan or two for the future. You'll get there, have patience.
In your twenties, you'll find things you never knew about yourself, meet new people you never knew existed and experience things you'd never dreamt of happening. So, live it up and make the best of it! A quote to live by in your young adult years by Kyoko Escamilla says it best, "Your 20's are your 'selfish' years. It's a decade to immerse yourself in every single thing possible. Be selfish with your time, and all the aspects of you. Tinker with shit, travel, explore, love a lot, love a little and never touch the ground."
