Thought Catalog has compiled this list of bad habits you should seriously consider leaving behind in your twenties. Here are the top 10 (see full list at the link):
- Looking for the “adult” in the room.You’re an adult, even if you don’t feel like one. When something unexpected happens, look to yourself for direction first, not others.
- Believing people are as they appear on social media.Don’t let yourself get caught up comparing your real life to someone’s social media version.
- Fighting for people who won’t fight for themselves.It’s an excruciatingly painful waste of precious time.
- Staying out all night.By the time you close in on thirty, any outside “fun” that happens past midnight probably isn’t worth the next day’s pain.
- Sharing those side hustle skills for free.Start charging for your time, resources, and talent. You can get away with excuses in your early and mid-twenties, but it’s time to ditch them for good when you get more life experience.
- Making excuses. You can get away with excuses in your early and mid-twenties, but after that it's time for them to go.
- Saying “yes” when you should say “no.”Every time you go against your needs and wants, you betray yourself.
- Thinking you need a romantic relationship.Your twenties are about developing a strong bond with yourself. Once you do this, you can have healthy relationships with others.
- Oversharing on social media.There is power in privacy. Remember that.
- Expecting to know your purpose.Stop stressing about your purpose and focus instead on your passions.