We are young, wild, and free, but soon enough we'll be going into our 20s. It's that time when you aren't treated as a kid anymore. You're expected to be mature, independent, and responsible, but yet we are all still kind of lost and going with the flow. Slowly but surely, we are learning how to become better people, towards others and to ourselves.
1. Stop comparing yourself to everyone else
Be you and embrace who you are as a person.
2. Mom and dad were always right and will always be right
If you haven’t realized yet, you will soon that parents are always right. Let’s face it, they know us better than we know ourselves.
3. No one really cares about how much you weigh, what you eat, or what size you wear
At this age, you will realize that the only person you need to satisfy and be enough for is yourself.
4. Eat the burger
Life is too short, so eat that deliciously perfect burger, aka Shake Shack. It won’t kill you.
5. Choose reading over watching Netflix
You are young, so learn and educate through literature. It will help you see the world with a different perspective, fill you with knowledge, and even make you smarter.
6. Stop caking your face with make-up
The more natural, the better.
7. Ben and Jerry will always be there for you
Ben and Jerry will be there for you through the darkest days. If a guy broke your heart, B&J will comfort you more than that stupid guy ever did.
8. Dispel toxic people from your life
Get rid of the ones who negatively criticize, bring you down, the ones who play the victim, the immature, the selfish, the manipulative and disloyal, but especially, the people who don’t value you.
9. When in doubt, slay in black
Black is the new black.
10. Time heals
Time changes you. Time makes you analyze things. Time makes you grow and mature, and even helps you see situations from another perspective. No matter what the circumstance, time helps alleviate all wounds.
11. The $40 dollar manicure isn’t worth it
We are young and in college. Let’s face it, that expensive manicure will last at least a week.
12. Stop judging others
You don’t know what others have been through and you don’t know their story, so stop judging. It will not get you far in life at all.
13. Exercise for your mental health
The older we get, the more situations we have to manage. Go exercise to relieve frustration, anger, stress, and sadness from your life.
14. Forgive, but never forget
You will find it in yourself to forgive people, people who might not deserve that forgiveness, but never forget and keep your heart guarded.
15. Trust your gut
Making a decision based on your head versus your heart can be as difficult as deciding on a Nutella crepe over an Oreo shake, so just go ahead and trust your gut.
16. Call your parents every day
Call your mom and dad and tell them about your day. A simple, short call can make their day.
17. People change
Change to become the mature, independent, better version of yourself and ignore all those who change for the worse.
18. Stop looking down at your phone and look up at the world
It’s been proven that young adults spend more than three hours on their phone every day. Try to minimize that amount and go read, explore, and learn that the world is your oyster.
19. Never skip studying for a date
A boy can wait, but your dreams can't.
20. Alone doesn’t mean lonely
We live in a society in which millions can surround you, but you can still feel lonely. It’s important to master the art of being alone and being OK with it. You will learn, grow, mature, and become this version of yourself you never thought you’d become. Most importantly, you won’t ever depend on anyone else but yourself.
