Ok, so 20 things I’ve learnt in my 20s is usually the post you write as your nearing the end of that decade. Thankfully, I’ve still got a little bit of time left before I reach my thirties but I thought it would be fun to do this post anyway.
I feel like my twenties have been huge. Yes I do feel like they have flown by, but at the same time, I’ve gone through so much. Even just last year was a big year for me, which I speak openly about in this post. It has definitely made me appreciate each day and everything I have so much more. Without a doubt, I will be making the most of the last year or so of my twenties, whilst also planning things I’d like to do in my early thirties too. But enough of me rambling, here is 20 things I’ve learnt in my 20s:
- A good friendship doesn’t always mean you have to talk every day
- Love blooms when you least expect it as cliché as that sounds
- Just because someone is family, doesn’t mean you have to put up with their toxic ways
- Life can change or be taken away in a split second, so make the most of it
- Life doesn’t always go to plan
- Strive for more whilst at the same time be happy with the now
- Always trust your gut
- Not everyone will like you and that’s ok. As long as you like the person you are
- It’s ok to say no to plans, without feeling guilty
- Failing is a part of growing
- Asking for help doesn’t mean you are weak
- Be present and live in the moment
- Life’s too short to hold a grudge. You can forgive someone, wish them well with their life, but choose not to have them in yours without guilt
- Be honest – people can deal with the truth, but lies hurt
- A relationship is always a partnership, not a dictatorship
- Be kind, always
- Sometimes you need to look at the bigger picture
- Choose experiences possessions – they have more worth to you
It’s just a short post from me today. However I would love to know what you think of the points I’ve mentioned above. What would you add if this was your list?
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13 responses to “20 Things I’ve Learnt in my 20s”
One of the important life lessons I learned in my 20s is I can’t force things that aren’t meant to be yet to happen. Thank you for sharing your life experience.
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I agree with majority of the points you mentioned! So true that “Not everyone will like you and that’s ok. As long as you like the person you are” and “Choose experiences possessions – they have more worth to you”. I think that’s why more that splurging on shopping I prefer to go to concerts or travel! 🙂
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Life doesn’t always go to plan – that’s very true! I loved reading about all the things that you have learned in your twenties! x
Lucy | http://www.lucymary.co.uk
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They are good life lessons. I have some close friends who I don’t need to talk to every day but they are there immediately when I need them:
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Posts like this are such a good way to reflect and get things out. Instead of every 10 years, I think this is a great thing to do yearly.
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All amazing lessons to have learned in your 20’s. Having turned 30 last September, I can definitely relate and learned a lot of these lessons in my 20’s as well. It’s amazing to think how quickly they went by but I think your 20’s is such a transformative time of your life!
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Thank you for this powerful and insightful blog. It message and tips inspire me now in my forties.
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Some very valuable lessons! I can relate in many ways. Thank you so much for sharing. 💜
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I am seriously impressed that you have learned all this in your 20’s. I must admit several I didn’t learn until well after my 20’s. I was still doing dumb stuff back then. LOL
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Great lessons, I agree with you. Good friendship doesn’t mean talk every day.
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Love this post, some real, raw life lessons in here. My twenties were great but so far I am LOVING my thirties, I am happier in myself and ready for different challenges!
Rosie
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Thanks for sharing, I have learnt pretty much the same in my thirty’s and I’m still learning about how to do things 🙂
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