Twenty Things To Do In Your 20s

As a young independent woman, there are lots of things that I want to try because YOLO . I know I'm not mature and stable enough but I don't want to look back several years from now and regret why I didn't do this and that while I'm young and free.

Here's a post to all young men and women (including me, myself and I) who is in the pursuit of happiness. Cheers! 🍻



1. Travel Alone
I know it's more fun to travel with friends and family but traveling alone can help us get to know ourselves more. We all need that "me-time" to contemplate. The good thing about traveling alone is you can do whatever you want, go wherever and whenever you want. And also you can meet new friends.

2. Connect with your Family
At this age, we're very busy growing up and building ourselves but we should also prioritize our family because they're the only people who won't leave us no matter what will happen and they're also one of the reasons why we work hard, right? Nothing beats the feeling of being with the family, it's like you're in your comfort zone. Sunday is family day, right? So block your Sundays and be with your family.

3. Determine Your Passion
At the age of 20, I've had already worked as Call Center Agent, ESL Teacher, and Public Affairs Assistant.These jobs made me realize that it's really important that you work not just because of money but because you love your job. It really matters. Always ask yourself "Is this what I really want to do?"

4. Determine Your Life Goals
As young adults knowing your life goals is very important. Do you want to get married? Do you want to work abroad? Determining your life goals will help you get your priorities straight.

5.  Volunteer
Do you want to feed orphan/street children? Or do you want to plant trees? Or help save the ocean? There are so many organizations out there that need your help. It feels great to help and make new friends with same interests as you. 

6. Go Offline for One Week
The problem with our generation is that we are too attached to our smartphones/laptops. Hanging out with friends is like having a WiFi party. Can we turn off our phones and WiFi for a week and live a normal life? You'll appreciate life more.

7. Random Acts of Kindness
Make a stranger happy. Give a street child food. Give a woman flowers. Tell random people that they're beautiful/handsome.  Bring an old man/woman to a fast food chain or restaurant. Help someone cross the street and the list goes on and on and on.....

8. Learn How To Cook
Because you need to. No excuses. Just do it.

9. Scuba Dive/Free dive
See the underwater world. Be a mermaid. You'll be surprised at what you'll see and experience underwater. And this will help you appreciate marine life.

10. Win An Award
Join a singing or swimming competition or a fun run marathon. It doesn't matter what award it is. Strive for something. Yasss!

11. Write A Letter To Yourself
Write a letter and read it years from now. Write about what you want to achieve, pieces of advice for your future self, anything that you want to tell your past, present, and future self.

12. Let Go Of Grudges
Let it go. Let it go. Can't hold it back anymore.Grudges only weigh you down and will make you feel ugly. If you want to be happy then let go of it.

13. Dump Toxic Relationships
Toxic Relationships will just ruin your life. Avoid people who make you feel bad about yourself because they don't deserve a spot in your life. Surround yourself with people who love you most.

14. Eat Unfamiliar Food
Whatever food that is unfamiliar to you, try it. Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Indian. Try as many cuisines as you can.

15. Get A Pet
Having a pet, no matter what it is, will make you more responsible and loving.

16. Learn Money and Time Management
We should know the difference between "needs" and "wants". It's okay to buy whatever we want since the money comes from our blood and sweat but we should start to save for the future. Debt-free is stress-free. For time management, we should know our priorities because always remember that time is gold. Work harder but don't you ever forget to make time for your family and loved ones. Save yourself from stress by mastering the art of money and time management.

17. Point Your Finger at A Map and Go There.
Spontaneous trips are the best. You can use world map or map of your place because why not?

18. Go To a Music Festival or Concert.
Dying to watch The Chainsmokers performing live? Then go. Nothing beats the feeling of seeing your idols performing live while you're singing your heart out and dancing the night away.

19.  Learn To Drive.
Because you need to same as learning how to cook.

20. Love Yourself More.
In order to have a happier life and brighter future, you must learn to love yourself more. Because at the end of the day, the only person who will be there with you 24/7, even if the world will turn upside down, is yourself.