Your 20s can be pretty scary, you suddenly realize that you’re not really a kid anymore and are expected to act like an adult, think like an adult and not mess it all up so much! It can get quite overwhelming, suddenly having to make all these big life decisions by yourself! So here are 20 things to not do in your 20s so your future self doesn’t hate you:

1. Not taking care of your body in your 20s is probably gonna be your biggest regret in your 50s.

Cut down on smoking, don’t drink too much and wear sunscreen! Exercise is crucial for your long term health alongside eating well, do not underestimate the value of putting your health first!

2. Caring too much about what other people think.

Yes. You heard that right. No one cares. Stop caring so much and live your 20s the way you want to, you’ll never get these years back.

Katie Gorbacheva 3. Stop procrastinating

Procrastination really is your worst enemy. You know those tasks and goals that have been on your list for like a few years now. They carry on for decades. Do something about it now or you’ll always wonder how things could’ve gone differently if you just sat down to DO IT!

Katie Gorbacheva 4. Not picking up a single book

Nothing is more important and more useful than the power of knowledge. Use it to your advantage.

5. Choosing to be alone

Loneliness is great sometimes, it gives you a space to think, breathe and introspect. However, don’t miss out on the opportunity of building great life long friendships because you’re too focused on your career. Make time for your social life, you’ll be grateful for it.

6. Playing Victim

Yeah, it was easy not taking accountability for your actions when you were 16. You’re not 16 anymore. The easiest way to lose everyone around you is by constantly playing victim. Just say you were wrong, its okay I promise.

Katie Gorbacheva 7. Settling

Settling for a mediocre job, settling for a significant other, just settling. Don’t do that. It will eat at you as the years go by. Do not hold yourself back and settle for what’s easily available!

8. Choosing the wrong social circle

We talked about the importance of choosing a social circle but what’s worse than not being a part of a strong social circle? Choosing the wrong one. If your group of friends are not encouraging you to be better and if your life is a never ending cycle of influenced awful decisions. Leave.

9. Comparing yourself to others

Life isn’t a race or a competition. Just live on your own terms.

Katie Gorbacheva 10. Committing too early

Don’t commit to one job or to one person in your 20s. Live without regrets and enjoy your youth.

11. Assume that your toxic significant other is your soulmate

Spoiler Alert: They’re not. Educate yourself regarding healthy relationships, don’t waste your precious years on easily avoidable emotional pain.

12. Not prioritizing experiences

Experience as much as you can. Spend your money on new experiences instead of material possessions.

13.  Hating yourself

Not many people talk about this, but stop hating yourself. Especially in your 20s focus on loving yourself, building yourself and being the best version of yourself.

14. Never introspecting

Here’s the thing. You need to get to know yourself. What are your goals, who are you, what are your morals, what do you wanna do? Take your time to figure it all out.

15. Taking No Risks

If you don’t take risks now, when will you? Your 20s are the BEST time for you to take risks, do NOT be afraid!

16. Working weekends

Don’t do it, never worth it.

Katie Gorbacheva 17. Getting a trendy tattoo

This applies to ALL ages. Remember the trend where mustaches were literally everywhere. Yeah, grown adults are walking around with mustache fingers. Just don’t do it.

18. Not investing

This could be in stocks, in your career or in yourself. Investing always pays off.

19. Beating yourself up about past mistakes

You’re in your 20s , your mistakes will get worse. Don’t stress about it, life goes on.

20. Being ashamed of your generation

This one is a little weird but let me explain. Do the Tiktok dance, get those nice trendy clothes you want, use social media. Every generation has its own thing, just enjoy the youthful trends until the next generation takes over. Don’t hold yourself back too much!