24 THINGS TO DO IN YOUR 20s

20s is generally a time of experimentation, parties, and freedom, but as anyone who's been there recently can tell you, it's also super STRESSFUL. And it matters. A lot.

Here are a list of things you should put in mind during this age group journey:

1. Invest in self-knowledge. "Your 20s is the best time to start understanding yourself," writes Agarwal. "You should know what upsets you and what makes you happy. Realize what is the thing that would motivate you in times of greatest failure.” "Learn something about yourself," writes Andrew Gumperz. "Our biggest learning task in life is learning who we are."
2. Distance yourself from drama. You really don't need problematic, energy-sucking people in your life. "Avoid toxic and clingy people," says Roger Austen. "These people are time wasters."
3. Cuff your tech. 20+ are notorious for being tied to their smartphones 24/7. Learn to set reasonable limits to your usage so you can use that time for other things. "Everywhere--a bus, meeting, restaurant, friends, and so on--your eyes are always down, staring at the smartphone. Its called smartphone but you should act smart with it. "Swap TV watching or Internet surfing for practice on something that you enjoy and that's also useful," writes Linda Lonnqvist. "And if there are a couple of other people in the room you're in, talk to them, don't text someone else," adds Welsh.
4. Take care of your body. No much talk on this.
5. You want to be treated as an adult? Act as one. Take responsibility. Pay your taxes, bills, and do your laundry. Learn to live without calling your parents every 30 seconds. It’s a good thing and they’ll be happy to know that you can live on your own without potentially exploding.
6. Admit when you need help. It will likely save you a lot of headaches and stress.
7. Taking a vacation just for you. Don’t plan it around a holiday or your family. Plan it for yourself. Do what YOU want to do. That will be the best thing ever, and you’ll absolutely love it.
8. Changing something about yourself that you’ve always wanted to change. Maybe it’s your hair, or maybe it’s deeper, it’s how you never call your parents. (this is definitely me) Identify one of your flaws or something that’s always bugged you, and just change it. You can do it.
9. Learning to fail brilliantly. Don’t be afraid of rejection, of those screw ups, of failing. Fear of failure only instills fear of trying. And a fear of trying is having an unspoken fear of living.
10. Keeping a plant alive. Congratulations, it’s surprising hard. It teaches you reeeeaaal patience. You need it.
11. Making peace with your body. Look at yourself naked in the mirror and say, “Damn.” instead of picking at all of your supposed flaws. You are more beautiful than you give yourself credit for. You deserve to make peace with a body that’s no one’s but your own.
12. Getting closure that you need. That ex or friend who you had a falling out with. Getting closure will put your mind at ease and make sleeping at night way easier. And honestly? That other person probably wants it too.
13. Keeping in touch with your friends. I totally suck at this. Don’t let distance be the cause of friendships fizzling.
14. Apologize and mean it. I hate it when someone apologizes but don’t mean it, I have programmed myself to waiting till the time I am actually sorry before I render my apology. I know it’s not the best but it works for me. I rather do that than say it when I don’t mean it.
15. Finding something you’re truly passionate about. Something that makes you excited. Something that makes you happier and feel fuller every time you do it.
16. Getting comfortable with yourself. People who live full lives are able to be by themselves without feeling awkward or uncomfortable, because they can be their own best company. You don’t have to be a loner, you just have to love yourself. Sit with yourself. Get to know yourself inside and out. Become so familiar with who you are that no one can shake you because your self-awareness and identity are that strong.
17. Finish things you start. There’s nothing more frustrating or unfulfilling than starting something, only to see it half way and then dropping it. Finish what you start, and then decide where to go after.
18. Challenge one of your fears head on. 
19. Forgive yourself and others for mistakes. Learn to accept your mistakes. You're going to be facing a lot of rejection when you go out hunting for a job. You're going to be making a lot of mistakes. That's when you have to say, 'I made a mistake, and I'm sorry for it.' And mean it."
20. Find hobbies you actually enjoy, and not just because it would look cool on Instagram.
21. Spend time with your parents. Learn from them. Just because you’re growing up doesn’t mean they still can’t teach you something.
22. Learn to listen more than you speak, but understand when it’s necessary to speak up.
23. Keep a bucket list (but for your 20s) of places you want to visit and the things you want to do – and actually work on doing those just for fun. I LOVE THIS.
24. Find healthy and constructive outlets for stress. This world is stressful and congratulations, you are in the age group of stressing on everything. Find that outlet.