Hey dreamers,
Twenties is one of the prettiest decades of your life. You will experience all sort of feelings and you will create memories of a lifetime. You have passion for life, romance, adventure and you definitely have more free time compared to the years ahead of you.
I am a couple of years away from turning thirty and I thought I should make a list in order to inspire all of you to do things you haven't thought of and you might find interesting.
1. Go camping
Sea or mountain? Winter or summer? Well, the truth is that it doesn't really matter. What matters is that nomad experience you get, the fresh air and the sense of freedom. You observe the beauty of nature around you.
2. Learn a new language
If you love travelling or learning about different cultures this is something you should definitely try. You could use books, apps like duolingo or sign up to forums with other people who want to practice online their knowledge with native speakers.
3. Learn how to drive
There is not much to say rather than it's a really useful skill.
4. Adopt a pet
If you feel like you want to take care of a stray and give love, don't hesitate to adopt a furry friend.
5. Study / Live abroad
It's that time of your life when you create these unforgettable moments that everyone is talking about. You could try going on exchange programs, summer schools, internships or just going for a bachelor or master's degree. Even if you have graduated you could always search for career opportunities abroad if you are willing to experience a different culture.
6. Stay awake till sunrise
It could be after a long party night with friends or a chill night at a friends house binging movies. At least once in your life time you should stay awake and enjoy the first sunbeams with someone.
7. Live alone or with a roommate
Having your own personal space, decorating it the way you want and being independent is that moment when you realise you are officially an adult.
8. Attend a music festival
At least once in your lifetime you should watch your favourite artist performing live on stage.
9. Be financially independent
Pay your own bills, open a savings account and spend money on the things you like.
10. Volunteer
Help people in need or being part of an event is a way of feeling productive and create social relationships with people with the same interests as yours.
11. Learn how to cook
Prepare your own meals and minimise junk food is essential for a healthy life.
12. Get a tattoo or piercing
If tattoos are something you love, find the one that expresses you the most and go for it, if not just skip it. As for piercings, ear piercing is a classic one and the easiest to start with.
13. Dye your hair
Experiment with natural or colourful hair. Friendly advice: Try not to burn them with bleach and extreme changes.
14. Exercise weekly
Are you a team player or a lonely rider? Pick your favorite sport and your body will thank you later.
15. Make a big purchase
Invest on a designer piece, buy your own car, buy an iPad and so on. The price range may differ from one another. What you want to invest in is your own choice.
16. Go on a road trip
Plan every step, organise the places you will visit or just go where the road takes you.
17. Visit your dream place
We all have that dreamy place of ours that we wanted desperately to visit when we grow up. Is it a different country, a city abroad or a place in your country? Twenties are the right age to explore it.
18. Spend time with family
Family means having someone to love you unconditionally. Spend quality time with them, eat together, play board games, look back at old photos or just share thoughts and feelings.
19. Find a career you love
Humans are capable of being good in many fields. Don't be afraid to try different things, change jobs if they don't feel right for you. It doesn't matter what you have studied , if you truly love something and you try really hard you could be a successful self taught professional.
20. Read many books
Even if you are not that reading type of person, books can help you grow, inspire you and help you explore areas you didn't know you are interested in.
21. Create a portfolio/ CV
When applying for schools or job openings, CVs are the first impression of you as a person. Whoever sees it, make it worth their while. Portfolios are a great way for artists to show their skills and mindset through their work.
22. Try an adventurous experience
It could an extreme sport like bungee jumping, parachuting, swimming with dolphins or just getting lost in an unknown city. Mine was jumping off from the 2nd deck of a big boat into the sea!
23. Join a club
There are many clubs out there for people who love books, chess, art, theatre, dance etc. Meet people with the same interests as you, make friends and expand your social circle.
24. Find a hobby you love
It could be something you loved since you were a kid or something you've never imagined of. Let yourself explore new areas of interest, try different things till you find what you love the most. Hobbies can turn into full time jobs and earn a living through them, best case scenario right?
25. Adopt a healthy habit
Healthy habits are here to help you be organised and get you back on track when you feel lost or unhealthy. It could be drinking more water, journalling, waking up on a specific time, read ten pages of a book everyday etc.
26. Appreciate the little things
Learn to love the simplest things in life. A walk by the sea, a movie night with friends might be a tint of positivity in your everyday routine.
27. Create true friendships
Lots of people will come, many of them will leave and some of them will stay for ever. Spend time with friends, evaluate your relationships with them and create long lasting and true friendships. Because life is better when shared.
28. Throw a big birthday party
Gather your loved ones somewhere nice like the beach, a bar, your home or wherever you think it's best for you. Cook some delicious food or just order. And let the music play all night. It's your birthday after all, ENJOY!
29. Create something on your own
Is it your dream to open your own business? Open an online shop or a blog? Fix your own website? Create your own artworks? Build your own furniture or pc from scratch? Whatever you've imagined let your creativity fill the air.
30. Fall in love
Live the ultimate love, express your feelings, laugh, cry, talk till dawn and even if it ends, this experience will help you become a stronger you. As it is said in Moulin Rouge: the greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return.
And even if you don't cross all of your list before thirty, well thirties are a great opportunity to fulfil some of them because it's never too late to chase your dreams...
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