I would say that your twenties can be one of the most exciting and confusing times in your life. Of course, this can be applied to every age range whether it’s your thirties, forties or even during your adolescence.
However, there is something overwhelming in your twenties because it opens up the door to adulthood. In today’s post, I wanted to share with you some things that I’ve learned that will make the process of navigating your twenties a tiny bit easier (hopefully!). Without further ado, let’s jump into the post!
Je dirais que la vingtaine peut être l’une des périodes les plus excitantes et les plus déroutantes de votre vie. Bien sûr, cela peut s’appliquer à toutes les tranches d’âge, que ce soit la trentaine, la quarantaine ou même l’adolescence.
Cependant, la vingtaine est quelque chose de bouleversant, car elle ouvre la porte à l’âge adulte. Dans l’article d’aujourd’hui, je voulais partager avec vous certaines choses que j’ai apprises et qui rendront le processus de navigation dans la vingtaine un peu plus facile (je l’espère !). Sans plus attendre, passons à l’article !
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YOU DON’T HAVE TO ACCOMPLISH ALL YOUR GOALS & DREAMS OR ANY AT ALL
We currently live in a society where everyone is hyper focused on their goals, plans & dreams particularly in their twenties which isn’t necessarily a bad thing. But solely focusing on those goals & dreams isn’t a good thing either especially when those goals in question require your entire time, energy and attention.
The feeling you get once you achieve one of your goals is inexplicable but it’s totally okay if you don’t get to achieve it as well. There isn’t a deadline or requirement that you have to achieve your goals within a specific age, any goal you achieve at any age will feel incredible and wouldn’t be any less meaningful because your goals & dreams are timeless.
It’s completely okay if you don’t get to achieve your goals in your twenties, it’s okay if you don’t want to focus on any of your goals in your twenties and it’s okay if you don’t have any goals as well. Don’t feel pressured to achieve something and lose one of your most precious times of your life.
Related: 5 Goals You Shouldn’t Overstress About In Your Twenties.
IT’S OKAY TO RELAX & TAKE A BREAK
There is an emphasis on productivity more than ever especially in your twenties which once again isn’t a bad thing at all in my opinion. I personally feel that you have to be productive at any age in order to complete & finish your tasks whether it’s at school, work or home.
However, it’s as important to take a break and just relax. I’m starting to see more people highlighting the importance of taking a break which makes me extremely happy because it’s so crucial to relax your mind & body on a regular basis whether it’s every couple of days or per week. What’s the point of working so hard or even living if you don’t get to rest for a couple of hours? So do not ever feel bad for taking a break and prioritising yourself.
Related: 3 Ways To Unwind & Relax.
CULTIVATE YOUR JOYS
Last but not least, your twenties are an introduction to what the real world is like and I personally think it’s very important to recognise your joys in life – no matter how small or big they are – and cultivate them. Many people highlight the importance of cultivating relationships & friendships in your twenties that they often forget to mention that your joys aren’t always intertwined with another person, it’s also very important to be happy when you are by yourself while doing things that make you happy.
If you find that playing videos games makes you happy then don’t stop playing just because you are a lot ‘older’ and invest in a good gaming console & games or even multiple ones when you have the opportunity and financial capability to do so. Your hobbies, interests and joys don’t have to make sense to anyone and they don’t have to be these huge and significant things either. They don’t need to be intellectual, productive, resourceful nor profitable. As long as they make you happy & at peace then that’s what matters.
Related: How To Find Joy In Life.
Thank you so much for reading! – xo N
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New Lune 
Interesting article, but I think what you wanted to share in the 1st Point was not to exhaust oneself up till the point of not wanting to continue anything in Life! In my opinion this Statement is too HARSH said:”YOU DON’T HAVE TO ACCOMPLISH (…) DREAMS OR ANY AT ALL” Maybe if we took “baby steps” in our 20s we wouldn’t be sooo much depressed in our late 20s.
I wholeheartedly agree with what you are saying, the tiny steps we make in our twenties can be beneficial in the future and it’s important not to exhaust ourselves during that process but that’s not what I meant in my point. Not everyone has the opportunity to make baby steps, some people’s circumstances might not even allow them to make any steps at all therefore it’s okay if you don’t get to accomplish your dreams.
My intention wasn’t to make any harsh statement or to make that statement sound harsh so I apologise if it sounded that way. I just meant that you don’t have to achieve any of your dreams if you don’t have the chance to and that your worth & value aren’t based or tied down by the things you accomplish. It’s okay if you get to achieve your dreams but it’s also okay if you don’t. Thank you so much for reading 😊
I understand that not everybody has the same luck, but in life we do work that is connected to Reality, in my example I am a tutor and work that is related to our heart which sometimes for me is relaxing to write a Blog page. I wrote awhile ago a post about “The importance of pursuing YOUR DREAMS” and actually it explains somehow the concept of our harsh reality and simply hobbys. If you want you can check it out. I wiil let the link below:
Anyway, you are doing Great that you acknowledge what triggers your unhappiness! 😀 Keep going!
Having been there (!) I would say just enjoy the present, and what you have earned after sustained years of study and exams, as there is plenty of time in which the future will take care of itself.
That’s a very good one! I love the way you worded ‘the future will take care of itself’, it sounds very reassuring and comforting, and I think that’s what we all hope for at the end. Thank you so much for reading 😊
I’m currently still trying to navigate my 20s and it is very hard! I had to get myself out of the mindset that I am not behind in life… sometimes I feel as though I should have ,ore things accomplished.