Over the past couple of years, I have realized a handful of things that I can not procrastinate on in life. There are just certain things that you have to start on at an early age if you want to have the best results throughout your life. A lot of these things are ones that I have struggled with, so I’m preaching to myself as well.

1. Dietary and exercise habits

This is a no-brainer, but always seems to be what gets me. I will have phases of being super healthy as far as eating or I’ll be really active, but rarely has it ever been both at the same time. However the struggle, it is important to have good eating and exercise habits in your 20’s, because this is when you create the habits that will be with you for the rest of adulthood. If you eat unhealthy and never exercise, it’s very rare you will change that later in adulthood once you become set in your ways. You don’t want to regret not doing this when it is easier and you have more energy.

2. Skincare

This is a must. Your skin is your armor and you have to make sure it is well taken care of. I’m not just talking about applying sunscreen. I’m talking about a routine of continuous skin care such as washing your face and moisturizing your face and body. Most people without acne or dryness feel no need to wash or moisturize your face, but PLEASE take off your makeup at the end of the night and wash your face. Every time you don’t, it ages you, I’m not kidding. You are not supposed to leave makeup on your face, just like you shouldn’t sit in sweaty clothes all day after a workout. In addition, washing and moisturizing your skin, along with applying sunscreen with prevent against aging and wrinkles!

3. Saving money

Everyone has hopes and dreams for the future. Well, I want to know if you can list any dreams that don’t cost money. Having a family, furthering your education, traveling, moving out, or buying a pet ALL cost money! Yes, you will eventually get a grown up job and make more money than any part time job, but along with that come grown up bills that you have to pay as well. Start putting away money now.

4. The people you surround yourself with

During your 20’s, everyone is growing and changing, including you. Yes, that means that friends and relationships fluctuate, but that never means you should allow yourself to have negative people in your life. This time in your life is crucial and you have to have those that are wanting to push you to grow and support you in your time of need. Essentially, you need to look out for yourself and make sure the people in your life have your best interests in mind