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10 Things to Pay Attention to in Your 20s

When you are in your 20s, there is a lot of change happening in your life, as you learn more and more about who you are and what you want to be. The 20s are for many people a time of reflection, travel and study. All these things are great, but the free time you have (which is a lot of many) should also be spent in setting the grounds for the years to come. If you only place a solid foundation to your life in your 20s, you will thank yourself later.

Here is a list of things you can do in your 20s (about fashion and beyond) in order to set good foundations for your life and to be able to enjoy these years.

 

 

#1 Structure your life

If you have a lot of time off between college and everything else, it is still important to add structure to your life and not let it go wild. Surely, a late night can happen now and again, but nevertheless, it is important to have a healthy and steady rhythm: go to bed at the same times, take time for the things that are worth it and make sure to eat and drink well.

 

 

#2 Build connections

In the possible mixture of university and work, especially after moving out, we can forget to contact our family or old friends that we cherish a lot. Let yourself enjoy what you’re having but remember the ones who always stay by your side. At the same time, your 20s are a great time to create new friendships and professional connections, so always be open to meeting new people.

 

 

#3 Take care of your body and style

If you’re wondering what to do in your 20s, good advice would be to work out and eat healthy to keep your body in great condition. Once you grow older, you’ll understand how important it is to have healthy habits.

When talking about your body, it also needs to be said that your style and fashion are also a great part of your relation to your physical self. Not only are these important in order to make a great presentation in the world, but also because they will help you discover who you are. Finding your style will be more than just a quest through shops and malls, it will be a journey of self-discovery that will help you get in touch with the real you. You will also discover that your style will develop and thus, you’ll be able to use it as a tool to learn about your psychological, mental and emotional state.

 

#4 Do a lot of reading

Not only your body, but our brain should stay active as well. Through reading you can not only easily exercise your imagination, but also learn a lot of useful information from various fields. Thus, soon enough, you will be able to make many great connections and bring yourself to think of new and unique ideas.

 

 

#5 Use your time and money on education

Education always gives us a good future and results in life, but education is not limited to the courses you take in university, as there are many courses you can take these days both on and offline. It may be challenging at first to learn and be productive, but practice and feedback will make you a lot better at what it is you do. You might find yourself stuck sometimes, especially when writing papers, which is why a quick Google search for something like edit papers online can help you find services that will edit your thoughts, which can be helpful as you will discover the ways in which you should be able to write.

 

 

#6 Chase your dream job

When it comes to choosing a job, one needs to be able to strike a balance between what is realistic and what is not. Surely, you can achieve your dream job, but you must also be aware of how tough it can sometimes be and of the sacrifices you will have to make in order to get there. When choosing a job, it is important to count the pros and cons and to see how your job will relate to the other things you want to do in life, such as having a family or having hobbies.

 

 

#7 Take care of your finances

Planning out your finances is always a part of becoming an adult. You can’t get away with spending your money how you want to when you need to pay bills and buy food for yourself. Start planning it out and save some for the goals you have. Even though you may not have much money in your 20s, this time is a great period to learn how to be organized, to plan ahead and to learn how to save.

 

 

#8 Learn new skills and master them

Life can sometimes get dull without a hobby, that’s why one of the things you can do in your 20s is to learn something new and become good at it. Whether it’s paragliding or knitting, take something up and find some people who share your interest in order to create community that will build itself up.

 

 

#9 Travel

Explore the world while you have time and health for it, go for different parts of our planet and take a peek of how other people live. When you are young, you can benefit from opportunities such as scholarships for college, internships or other youth-oriented programs.

 

 

#10 Examine what you want out of life

Last, but certainly not least, thinking about what you want to do and be is a very important thing. This does not mean you should think of every detail, but you should think of how you want to live, of your values and of how these things can be achieved.

 

The decade between 20 and 30 years old (especially the first part) can bring some of the best experiences in our lives, so don’t hide in your room and don’t lose your chance to make memories. Get yourself out there, live your 20s as intensely as you can, explore the world and your mind. Find something that interests you and become successful at it, but don’t forget to make sure to take time for yourself and others. Do your best and be the best version of yourself.

 

Fraquoh and Franchomme

 

 

 

 

 

Further reading:

Simple advice for choosing clothes for college

Key fashion tips for every college guy

Why fashion is important

The 5 categories of clothes you should have in your wardrobe

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