To everyone out there who just hit their 20s, hear me out on this one.
20s might sound like they come with more responsibilities and burdens that you didn't worry about before but they are probably going to be some of your best years. I am not speaking out of experience considering I turned 20 around six months ago but so far it's been interesting. I've learned a few things in these 6 months that I want to share with everyone.
1. Be spontaneous. Stop worrying about your plans and what should be done, just do. There's nothing more fun than the days that just flow in a way that you did not expect at all. Let them be.
2. Get out of your comfort zone. Yes your comfort zone is safe and it's so easy to hide in it and never do anything reckless but what's the point? If you get nervous socializing, force yourself to do it. If you hate going to new places, it's okay, discover. Life will become much more fun when you leave your bubble even though it might sound like the worst idea.
3. Meet new people. Honestly, there's nothing nicer than having close friends, but there's also something about seeing new faces, learning things from different types of people, having various types of conversations that you can only have with different groups. Branch out.
4. Dance. Yes you read right. One of my pieces of advice is to dance. Let loose, listen to music, have fun. Dancing might be the most liberating physical activity anyone can do. For a few hours, you don't have to talk about much, you can forget yourself, and just enjoy someone's company.
5. Feel. Allow yourself to feel things you know you shouldn't. Don't be afraid to fall, don't be afraid to give more than you promised yourself to give. It's alright to let people in more than you normally would.
6. Take risks. What does that even mean right? It means that you shouldn't always do things by the book. It's fine to let things get a little out of hand sometimes, not everything should be aligned in life. Stay in control of what's going on, but don't be a control freak.
7. Change something. I don't know what but change something in your appearance, find something new you'd like to try. It doesn't have to be massive honestly, it can be getting highlights, new makeup routine, getting a buzzcut, shaving off your beard, I don't know, but something new and fresh will make you feel like a new person.
8. Eat. I don't think I say "I'm hungry" enough times in one day. I know at this age we should start watching our weights but indulge in something delicious every once in a while. Of course you want fries with that, so get them. Not everyday, sure, but satisfy your guilty pleasures every once in a while.
9. Drive to new places. There's honestly no better feeling than seeing something for the first time. Don't know what to do on a Saturday? Get in the car with your friends and go places. Road trips with music (and ice-cream breaks) might be one of the best ideas.
10. Be 20. Allow yourself to feel young. Make the most of every moment, the memories you're making are going to make good stories years from now.
