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Time To Grow Up

When you reach the age of twenty, it becomes unacceptable to act the same way you did when you were 15 in high school.

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Time To Grow Up

There comes a time in your life that you have to reevaluate yourself and your decisions. At twenty, you aren't a teen any more, you're a full blown adult. It's time to grow up and cut things that can negatively impact you in your future. Here are some things that she be tossed out the window by the time you're twenty.

1) Dreams Without Deadlines

One common question that every person is asked when they are a child is, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" But after a few years, the dreams of becoming an astrophysibiopediologist grow slim. I'm not saying that people shouldn't dream big, but it comes a time when steps have to be made and career-related action have to be taken in order to make these dreams a reality. Setting goals with deadlines is a principle that all young adults should adopt in order to become that mega-billionaire that she/he wants to become.

2) Hollywood Romance Fantasies

It's fun to imagine marrying the guy from the movie on the big screen. But oftentimes the confusion between true romance and a scripted tale of two lovers can hinder real relationships. Setting unrealistic expectations can also create stress and disappointments because of unnecessary partner comparisons. This is one of the most important things in order to reach the maturity of cultivating authentic relationships.

3) Imaginary Friends

Not Casper. Okay, get rid of Casper too. But toxic relationship s with pretend friends can be mentally, physically, and emotionally exhausting. At twenty, it is necessary to practice strong decision making skills, which includes choosing productive and inspirational friends instead of holding onto fragile associations. Thank me later.

4) Procrastination

In high school, it may have been perfectly fine to wait until the night or even minutes before class to finish an assignment. However, trying that in college (which is where many people are at the age of 20) might be the worst mistake to make. Even though procrastination is probably one of the most difficult things to outgrow, it is key to making things happen as an adult.

5. Wasting Food

World hunger is a real problem. Millions of pounds of food are carelessly thrown away each day while millions of people go hungry. Overshopping on groceries (and then letting them spoil), buffet dining, and even trashing food items because of mistaken shopping are all ways that people waste food. It may have been okay to trash the green beans on the plate as a five-year-old, but now is not the case. Save, don’t waste.

6. Wasting Money

Summer jobs were often ways to get money for leisure activities and travel expenses as a teenager. Blowing a paycheck on clothes at the mall or buying fast food for friends are ways that money is wasted as a youth. Yet, because twenty (and even before) is the age where real bills and credited expenses have to be paid, wasting money is not an option. Starting the habit of saving funds is essential to building an emergency cash bubble that will more than likely come in handy.

7. Dishonesty

“Little white” lies are definitely out of the question as a young adult. Not to mention, lies cost more as an adult (for example, possible jail time for perjury).One of the most important things an individual can have is integrity - confidence that a man/woman will keep his word. Even when an individual’s money dwindles, his integrity can vouch for him and possibly save his life. Twenty-year-olds that practice this are working toward building an even brighter reputation which is crucial for social survival.

8. The Silent Treatment

During a time of disagreement, one of the most common alternatives to arguing is the “silent treatment.” Instead of explaining his or her viewpoint, a person who uses this method will leave an argument dangling in the air by choosing not to respond. A person of maturity knows how to accepts others opinions, come to compromises, and redirect conversation instead of abandoning a situation altogether. Essentially, problem-solving can be one of the most important qualities a person at any age, especially twenty, can have.

9. Entitlement

It may be hard to let go of the numerous benefits and safety nets that families provide. Yet, it is essential to build a will to set goals and work hard in achieving them. Entitlement, on the other hand, is relaxation and false security that everything that is desired will happen just because - with no real effort. Getting rid of this perception is key to becoming a productive member of society and is key to living up to individual full potential, or the start of it at 20.

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