Picture this: it’s the end of the day, you’ve had dinner, you’ve showered, and you’re ready for an early night. As you snuggle into your blankets, you think about watching the next episode of so-and-so on your laptop. Before you know it it’s well past midnight, you’re fallen down the rabbit hole of Netflix, and [...]
Tag: Advice
Twenty-One Things I Learned by the Age of Twenty-One
Learning How to Prioritise in Your 20s
I used to think I was terrible at prioritising. There are just so many things that we’re supposed to do – eat healthy, sleep for at least eight hours every night, exercise regularly… I always assumed I was incapable of making myself do these things. I was prepared to accept myself as someone who was [...]
What to Do When You Feel Isolated in Your Twenties
Here’s the thing – sometimes our 20s are just not what they’re cracked up to be. Although many of us aren’t responsible for anything as formidable as raising children, we still have plenty of other worries and responsibilities that keep us busy ‘til the early hours of the morning. I’ve talked about this a lot [...]
It’s Okay to Not Be Happy in Your Twenties
Growing up, I always thought that I’d be happy when I reached my twenties. It seemed like such a grown-up number. People in their twenties were young, carefree… They could do whatever they wanted whenever they wanted because they were adults. Parents couldn’t tell them what to do anymore. Young me liked this concept very [...]
Finding Full-time Employment is a Difficult Process
If you’ve been reading my blog from the beginning you’ll know that I’ve been having a hard time finding my first full-time job – especially following my graduation earlier this year. I’ve known that this is a difficult stage in a person’s life – after all, every acquaintance I’ve made in recent times has mentioned [...]
Five Reasons Why You Should Keep a Journal in Your Twenties
Most people think they’re too busy to keep a journal. If you’re reading this, you’re probably one of them. However, keeping a journal has been a really important part of my “growing up” process. Now that I’m in my twenties it’s been a helpful tool that I use to cut through all my insecurities and [...]
Why It’s Okay to Feel Lost in Your 20s
In this day and age, it can seem like you’re supposed to have everything figured out. You look around you and everyone you know is talking about their seemingly perfect lives. It’s easy to feel like a failure because of this – like you just aren’t measuring up. Trust me, I know what it’s like. [...]