Just a few years into my 20s and I already wish someone would have told me a couple of these lessons. Lessons as simple as friends who will not have your back, you will be broke at one point and you will fall in love with a bad boy. At one point in your 20s you may not even want to be loved, which is when you learn to love yourself.
Relationships
Relationships are not everything, don't make someone your priority. Put yourself first. I am not saying don't have a relationship, but have a healthy, and happy partnership.
Don’t worry about what people think
Not everyone is going to like you, and you already know you are not going to like everyone either. One thing that I have learned is to not care so much what people think. Continue to be yourself, if people don't like you, too bad, and if they do that is awesome.
Get physical
Be active, in your 20s you are in your top physical shape. Do not take for granted your cute or natural tight stomach. Find a physical activity that you enjoy and stick with it and go as far as you can, whether it be running a marathon, rock climbing, or even entering a cross fit competition.
Be aware
Do not rely on your friends. Yes, there are situations where you have been friends since your toddler years. For the others, there is that one friend that will hit you where it hurts. You know in your gut right when you become friends, so be aware. Your best friend you have now might be leave, have to move back home after graduation, or study abroad and next thing you know your best friend is gone. When this happens, you have your family. Your sister, brother, cousin, or even a mentor that was always there for you.
Save your dollars and coins
Every little bit counts, so start saving now. It will all add up, saving now could give you an opportunity to travel when you are up for the adventure. It might seem silly or early to start a piggy bank, but you will appreciate the cash in the future.
Love yourself
Take care yourself, I don't mean going to bed early or taking your daily vitamins. I mean party responsibly, don't drink every day, be conscious of your intake. At the same time put time aside for your responsibilities, whether it be school or work. I wish someone told me to balance my life. To not always go out, or to not be a grandma every weekend. Many people have a hard time balancing and time management and this can be crucial especially for students.
Anything is possible
Let's be a bit optimistic, in your 20s one thing is for sure, anything is possible. May sound cliche but true, these are the years you can shine, you can travel, you learn who you are as a person and live life to the fullest. The new generation has the opportunity to be the next great and big thing.
