I recently turned 20 and I would be lying to you if I said that I wasn’t excited, yet slightly petrified. It felt like I reached a huge milestone -- and no, it wasn’t that I beat teen pregnancy. I was entering a new decade; halfway to 40, single, and in two short years I would be entering the real world as a college graduate. We were all warned, whether it be from our parents, middle school health teacher, or college psychology professor, that these years will go by in the blink of an eye. And for the first time, I am beginning to realize that they are all right. Your twenties are your glory years, the years you make memories that will last a lifetime, the years you plan for the future, the years you grow up and find yourself. I feel like it was just yesterday that I was turning 10, so when I blink and am 30, I want to look back knowing my that twenties were a success. Here are 20 goals for your 20's; may you look back 10 years from now and know that the past decade of your life was nothing short of amazing.
1. Volunteer
Giving back is rewarding.
2. Travel
There is an entire world out there awaiting your arrival. Explore, experience, and discover the unknown.
3. Own a Pet
You will be responsible for another living being
and that’s scary, but it’s also a part of growing up.
4. Save Money
My parents are both accountants and I’m still not sure what a 401K is.
5. Stop Dieting
Just stop. It’s not worth it. Life is short, eat the cake!
6. Say Yes
To anything, everything, and everyone (within reason)
.7. Friends
Invest in the ones that stick around for your to your Beyoncé moments, but also your Lindsay Lohan days.
8. Positivity
Surround yourself with good vibes only.
9. Try New Things
The restaurant down the street, the best selling book, the hobby you’ve always wanted to try but never had the time for.
10. Be Healthy
Exercise often. Drink endless amounts of water. Eat your vegetables (grandma was right).
11. Go After What You Want
Stop apologizing. Never say sorry for who you are
.12. Live On Your Own
A perfect excuse to finally use your "home sweet home" Pinterest board.
13. Love Yourself More
Being critical won’t get you anywhere; appreciate yourself because you are WONDERFUL and WORTH IT.
14. A Serious Relationship
If you're like me and want to be married by the time you're 30, use this time to lock down that little blue box.
15. Prioritize
Make to-do lists, become more organized, and don’t stress over the little things.
16. Be Selfless
Smile at the stranger, hold the door open for the woman behind you. You will be surprised how much joy can come from helping others.
17. Start a Family
Plan. Plan. Plan.
18. Solid Relationship With Your Parents
They supported you through diapers, braces, prom, and college. Treasure every moment with them, learn from there mistakes, they were 20 once too. Never stop taking their advice, because I promise they will always be right.
19. Dream Career
The one that makes you jump (figuratively speaking) out of bed in eagerness of starting the day, the smile at the thought of seeing your co-workers.
And..
20. Be Genuinely Happy
You only have one life, don’t regret it!
Growing up is scary, yet thrilling. We have to learn to embrace the change, live in the moment, and enjoy everything life has to offer.
