5 Things I Wish I Knew in My 20s
I'm 34, and these are things that I wish I could tell myself in my 20s. So maybe these will help some of you:
Breakfast
You need to be eating breakfast. Look, when I say "you," I mean "me." But probably you, too. For years, I did intermittent fasting basically every day, and I didn't know until my 30s that eating breakfast plays such a crucial role in balancing your hormones.
I am not a doctor — obviously — so please take this with a grain of salt, and just do what works best for you. For me, that's actually eating breakfast every day (it's actually become a form of self-care).
Manifestation
I wish I had gotten into consciously manifesting so much sooner. I believe that you're manifesting whether you know you are or not, so you might as well do it with intention. I've manifested so many things over the past few years (coffees, money, a new apartment, and more), and I would absolutely tell you to go after the things you want – make them reality. I just talked a bit more about this on a recent episode of my podcast.
Investments
I would definitely tell myself that everything in your life — literally everything — is an investment or a liability. So move through life with that awareness. Why did I waste so much time focusing on things that didn't make me happy? I believe in routines, items, people, and situations that limit stress and increase joy. If something is dragging your mood, money, or mindset down, remove it, and move on.
Acupuncture
I wish I had started acupuncture in my 20s. It is one of the best things I have ever done for my health. It's helped my mood, and the appointments have helped me balance my sugar and caffeine intake. Remember when I said I look for ways to limit stress and increase happiness? This has been one of those things for me, and it would've been great to have started when I was younger.
Money
I also wish I hadn't wasted so much money on things that don't last or don't improve my life in some way. My 30s have been all about finding clothes, shoes, experiences, etc. that enhance my mood and life. Similar to my advice about investments, the things we use our money on can truly be an asset to our lives. I spent a ton of it in my 20s on things I don't have any more or don't even remember getting.
Obviously, spend your money on whatever you want. But moving forward, I'm trying to be intentional about what I purchase and what it means to me long term.