Are you in your 20s? Congratulations! You are in your prime decade. And you are here to know – ‘What should you consider in your early 20s to be successful? What things you must start doing in your 20s to have a regret-free life later in your 50s? Don’t worry, you’re at the right place to get answers.
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Your 20s are a special span of your life. A decade full of agility, playing with risks, crazy experiments, and messing things up. But most important – figuring out, as you build your foundation in your 20s.
Being in your 20s could be dreadful also. It’s like someone pushes you into a pool without even knowing if you can swim. You are on your own. You don’t know exactly what to do, or where to start?
I was in the same boat a few years back. I didn’t know how to bounce back from failures, where to start my career, or how to build myself. Nobody told me in my early 20s about the things that really matter in life.
But, don’t worry. I’ve included all the points I wish I’d known in my early 20s.
Here, in this blog, I’ll share about 17 things you must start doing in your 20s for a regret-free life.
17 Important things you must start doing in your 20s time
1. Start doing scary things
Yes, you heard me right. Start doing the scariest things in your 20s, which you fear most. As Eleanor Roosevelt says-
“Do one thing every day that scares you,”
It could be – jumping out of a plane (of course, with a professional), talking to random people, going for wild adventures, climbing the mountains, and so on. Your earlier fears may have become trauma to you. But now is the time to conquer them one by one for your better self in the future.
Dis: Don’t jump into the ocean, if you don’t know swimming. First, learn, then dare.
Doing scary and bold things in your 20s will help you boost your self-confidence and willpower.
2. Learn some crucial skills
Your 20s are the right time to start learning some crucial skills related to your future job and a better life. Skills like – Time management skills, communication skills, and problem-solving skills are enough to put you ahead of the crowd and ace your work life.
3. Build quality relationships and start social networking
The secret behind the people who live way better in their 50s is that – they start building quality relationships and networking in their 20s. Meaningful relationships matter most in the period when you feel isolated inside. There’s a saying-
“Relationships are the emergency fund for your life”
They can either drain you or make you. So, make good friends rather than making too many.
You can start social networking by
- Meeting new people
- Attending events and family functions
- Participate in volunteering
- Going to clubs
4. Start side hustles for fun.
The majority of people lament about their stressful jobs, burnouts, and daily same type of work. It’s obvious, isn’t it?
A typical 9 to 5 desk job isn’t easy but you should not forget about your hobbies. You should start some side hustle for fun that could compensate for your boring job.
Also, it’ll lend a hand to you in earning some revenue. This way, you’ll have another job ready for you side by side. This is one of the things you must start doing in your 20s for a regret-free life.
Some of the fun side hustles to explore-
- Photography store
- Traveling
- Writing E-books
- Designing
5. Practice resilience.
Resilience means how we face difficulties and obstacles in life, learn the lessons, and bounce stronger with a positive mindset. Our life in the 20s is stuffed with unexpected challenges and risks. So, it becomes crucial to help ourselves get through the tough times.
Tip: Practice gratitude daily and build a support system around you.
6. Learn to cook
Your 20s is the period when you’ve to stay all alone. Whether for work or studies. It is important to learn how to cook if you don’t want to harm your stomach in the long term.
I know you‘re lazy to go to the kitchen, like me. But learning some simple and fast dishes won’t take much time. For example, you can try – egg recipes ( simply crack on the pan, then transfer to a bread 👍), and noodles recipes.
7. Start saving some money
If you want to tell me that, ‘life is so short. I want to live in luxury now by spending my money. For savings, I’ll think later ‘
I got you. Most of the youth in their 20s think like that. But life is unpredictable, and we’ve to see both sides of a coin. So, saving a little amount of money can be a good start. You’ll be so proud of yourself later in life, trust me.
8. Start writing the journal
Starting journaling your thoughts can be a life-changing habit that you should start doing in your 20s. Journaling is just a process of writing our thoughts on a piece of paper. That’s it.
Now, don’t say like- what to write every day? My mind is all blank.
Relax! you don’t need to be an expert. Just jot down everyday random thoughts.
You can start writing the journal with a gratitude journal. Assign 10 minutes every day for this ritual.
9. Invest your Money
yes, yes I know. You must be working too hard to make money. But your journey doesn’t end here. You should start learning financial literacy to manage your money.
Well, this is one of the decisive things you must start doing in your 20s because it’s not taught in schools.
You get to know about- budgets, savings, investing tips, and retirement plans.
There are several ways to invest your money like- Real estate, gold, stocks, saving schemes, and many more.
10. Start the mindfulness journey
The 20s is the high time when you should start exploring mindfulness.
Mindfulness is the state of being in the present. As an adult, our minds shift from the past to the future which is the major cause of our worries. We forget how to live in the present and remain in the dark.
That’s why starting the mindfulness journey can be a solution for our better 50s.
Tip: Begin with positive affirmations in the early mornings for 5 min.
11. Start learning to deal with stress
We can’t escape the fact that stress is inevitable. From morning hustle-bustle to major life challenges. It haunts you at each step of life. If you start to manage your stress early in your 20 then you will be holding less mental baggage in your 50s. You will prepare yourself for taking risks without compromising your mental health.
Here are some ways to deal with stress-
1. Accepting the situations in life that we can’t control.
2. Take some time for your favorite hobby.
3. Read some motivational quotes to inspire you.
4. Practice some personal stress hacks like running, boxing, etc.
12. Habit of reading
Reading is not as simple as you think. It’s a wonderful habit to get started in your 20s. It’s amazing to learn different experiences of different people around the world. The mind is a muscle. If you don’t use it, you will lose it.
So, start the habit of reading one page every day, sitting on your comfy chair.
13. Know when to say ‘NO’
It takes a huge effort sometimes to say just a two simple letter word “NO”. Why?
Because you are rejecting somebody. And if you are not good at it, then you are going to suffer with guilt, anxiousness, and self doubtedness.
Knowing when to say no is extremely important for your mental well-being and relationships.
Do you struggle to say no or don’t know when to say no?
I advise you to ask yourself some sort of questions before you respond. Like-
- Will say yes add value to my life?
- Am I comfortable with it?
Find your answer and you are good to go with saying – No.
14. Start making goals
You should start making goals in your 20s as this is a good habit to track yourself and your progress every year. I would suggest you to make a bucket list at the start of every year. No matter how tiny the goals you set. Your focus should be on completing the commitments and this will firm and boost your self-confidence.
15. Try and fail
Can you recall any hobby or a business idea that you’re obsessed with? And you hesitate whether it would work or not? what if I fail?
And then you’re like – Let’s do it later.
Believe me! This is the biggest regret I have from my early 20s. When I knew I was into writing so much, still I kept it hanging for so long to start my blog. I was afraid of failure and incompetency.
So, do it now. Just try and fail. Don’t wait for the right time.
16. Be nice to yourself
Now, this is something you must start doing in your 20s. Have compassion and be nice to yourself. There are enough people outside who are going to make you feel crap.
So, be kind to forgive yourself, for your mistakes. And go ahead, to become the better version.
17. Avoid Distractions
Your 20s are the most special period. Stop giving a damn about things that don’t even matter to you. Just focus on your goals without being distracted.
There are judgements everywhere and you really can’t control them.
Final Thoughts
Well, all of you, who are in your 20s – You’re still growing kids. You make mistakes, you hurt people. You’ll have regrets. But that’s completely okay.
They are all experiences that only teach you how to deal with life.
So, be crazy and smile 😀 Live every day of your 20s to the fullest.
All The Best.
I hope you’ll get some inspiration from these 17 things, that you must start doing in your 20s for a regret-free life.
Keep exploring! See you soon.
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