I keep hearing that the 20s can be one of the best parts of your life. This is the point of your life where you are figuring out who you are and what you want out of life. For this to be possible, you have to be willing to think of only yourself sometimes. So here are 10 ways you can be selfish.
1. Study what you want.
As someone who is paying for her entire education, I did not choose my major based on what my parents wanted or what I thought would get me the most money. I chose it based upon what makes me happy.
2. Take a break from having a social life.
Yes, friends are an important part of your life, but if you want some time alone, tell them. Because there might come a point in your life when you no longer get that chance.
3. Be single
I know so many people my age who are married, engaged, or dating someone and that is great for them, but it's also perfectly okay that you are not. Your time will come for love.
4. Tell people your problems.
I am constantly giving advice to my friends and I love that I am able to do that, but I have my own issues and it always helps to tell someone about them.
5. Eat what you want.
If you want to do a diet, do it. And if you want to eat an entire pizza, do it. Because life is way too short.
6. Buy what you want. Whether it's a pair of shoes, a new lotion or flowers if it makes you happy get it.
7. Cut out people who are simply taking up space.
If they are not serving a good purpose in your life, bringing out the best in you, or making you happy then you do not need them in your life.
8. Take a day off.
If you need a day off from work or school take it. Sometimes you need just a day to clear your head. They are called mental-health days and you should use them.
9. Say no.
This is something that I will have to work on for a lot of my life, but I have learned that it is one of the best feelings in the world when you can say no to something.
10. Naps are your best friends. If you need a break in your day take. I promise it will be worth it.
There you have it, 10 ways to be selfish in your 20s. Remember there is a difference between being selfish and being self-obsessed. Whether or not you learn that difference is up to you and will ultimately determine what kind of person you are.
