People sometimes view their twenties as the last chance to really have fun and goof off. Many say it’s a period of life planning, a time to work hard so you can play hard later. Most view it as somewhere in between. No matter what end of the spectrum you’re on, it’s always beneficial for any one of any age to have some sort of goal.
Not sure where to start? No problem, we’ve put together a list of twenty ways twenty-somethings can begin to level up and become the best version of themselves.
Practicality
1. Vision Casting & Goal Creation
After a certain age, life begins to move at lightening speed. You’ve heard the phrase, “life is short.” Well, it’s true. One way to get a handle on the pace of life is to create attainable goals for yourself and have a vision for the future. You can easily do this with a vision board or a planning journal. Many times we find ourselves unhappy with our current circumstances, and if it isn’t due to lack of patience or discontentment, it may be because we failed to envision what we wanted a certain part of our lives to look like. Start thinking about what you feel lead to do and working towards it.
2. Saving & Budgeting
It’s tempting to let the satisfaction with getting more money than you ever have in your life replace the nudge you feel to save for the future. Let’s not do that. As we said earlier, life goes by fast, and it’s easy to loose track of time. Start saving money for the day you no longer want to work for a living and keep track of your expenses.
3. New Skill Acquisition
Just because you just finished 12-24 years of schooling, doesn’t mean you have to stop learning. Learning new skills is personally enriching, and depending on your career field, can lead to advancement in the workplace. You can search for free videos and articles online or sign up for formal courses on topics relevant to your personal ambitions.
4. Digital Networking
It’s no where near as complex as it sounds. LinkedIn is not just for jobs. The career-focused website is great for maintaining relationships with former classmates and colleagues. It’s also great for forming new professional connections that can one day be taken offline.
5. Knowledge of Basic Money Management
After you start saving and budgeting, double down to make sure you actually understand the basics. Books like Why Didn’t They Teach Me This in School?: 99 Personal Money Management Principles to Live By teach you basic terminology, rules and conditions around how money actually works and how it’s handled our society.
6. Starting That Project
Just start. Write something down. Sign up for a free account. Send the email. Make the phone call. You may not have everything you need yet, and it may not be the right time, but what if it is? Even if you start humbly, the point is, you started.
7. Going Back to School
Graduate school has many benefits. The value of an advanced degree goes far beyond a salary hike. It can be personally enriching, build your professional network and even earn you another set of lifelong friends. In many professions, a graduate degree opens up another level of impact that can be used to help more people on a greater level. Find your “why” and plan your academic career accordingly.
Spirituality
8. Prayer & Devotion
Closeness to God is the best way to be the best version of ourselves. God knows exactly who we are, what we need and how to accomplish it. Spend some time in prayer and Biblical devotion and watch your life change.
9. Forgiveness
Holding a grudge will only cause you more emotional harm. You don’t have to re-establish a relationship with that person, but let whatever they did to you go, for your sake.
10. Service & Generosity
Giving to others requires sacrifice on our part, but comes with so many hidden blessings. While we may loose something we didn’t really need all to ourselves in the first place, we gain so much more. We are replenished, restored and reactivated when we release what we have to others.
11. Stopping Comparison
You have a unique purpose and calling, so why would your life look like his or hers. Stop comparing your journey to others’ journey when it’s not meant to look the same. You can loose yourself trying to live someone else’s life.
12. Positive Affirmation
Sometimes we just need a little reminder of who we are and what we can do to get us going. You can use sticky notes to place helpful, positive reminders, that you can easily access throughout the day, all around you.
13. Emotional Health Evaluation
Life is not always black and white. Things happen, and our souls sometimes pay the price for it. There’s nothing to be embarrassed about. What’s way worst than a fictitious stereotype is the accumulation of hurt and pain with no outlet. Therapy is a great tool for achieving internal freedom.
Soul
14. Friendships & Community
Friendship and community are great for the soul. There’s nothing quite like getting together with people who all have each other’s best interest at heart and want to see each other succeed. Surround yourself with great community who want to see you win and will cheer you on as you endeavor to reach higher heights.
15. Getting Out in Nature
Witnessing the beauty of the earth naturally boosts our mood and relieves stress. You don’t have to go on an elaborate, expensive vacation to do so either. The river a few miles away from your house, the park across the street or the public garden downtown will do just fine.
16. More Reading
Unplug from technology and immerse yourself in someone else’s reality. Take a break from the digital commotion to learn about someone else’s life experience, culture or philosophy with a good book.
17. Proper Resting
It’s hard to appreciate the benefits of an activity we take part in with almost no consciousness, but when we don’t have it, we definitely feel it. Try to get 7 – 9 hours of sleep each night even if you have to rearrange some things on your schedule.
18. Drinking Water
Don’t forget the power of water! The simple liquid substance substantially impacts internal and external parts of us from the clearness of the skin on our face to the protection of our spinal cords and joints. Health experts recommend about three liters a day for men and about two liters a day for women. Water bottles like the Bottlerix help you easily keep track of your water intake.
19. Travel Bucket List
Sometimes you just need to hop on a plane a get away for a while. It’s purely enjoyable to see new sights and participate in other cultures. Get yourself a travel planner and start dreaming!
20. Loving Others
The world can sometimes be a cold place. Make it better for everyone, including yourself, with your love.
We are so excited to be on this journey with you are here to cheer you on as you tackle your twenties!
With Pleasure,
Post Graduate
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