Habits You Should Let Go Of In Your 20s To Be A Happier Person In Your 30s

Before we begin, I’d like you to take a minute and understand what constitutes a habit. A habit is a routine of behavior that is repeated regularly and tends to occur subconsciously. While our habits are inculcated and are learnt through behavioral repetition, our behavior is something that we actively and consciously choose. So to speak, we do have a say over the habits we choose to foster.

Without further ado, here are a few habits you should  let go of in your 20s for you to be a happier person in your 30s.

Stop Comparing Yourself to Other People

You’re you, and you’re enough. Don’t fall into despair by looking at others. Your time will come, you will achieve, accomplish and thrive too, just wait and work for it.

 

Stop Making Plans to Change or Enhance Certain Physical Aspects that You Don’t Like About Yourself

Learn to accept your physical form. Instead of surgically making your body fit into the unrealistic standards set by society, exercise and make healthier life choices.  Learn to love your body. You are perfect the way you are.

This One’s More or Less a Plague and Needs to be Eradicated:

Stop procrastinating. Instead learn to manage your time well, your future self will thank you for it.

Furthermore, don’t sacrifice your time with your loved ones for things that you can do without. In the end, they’re all that’s gonna matter. Prioritize well.

Cut the Bullshit

Quit your respective poisons.  “I’m not really addicted” and “I can stop when I want to” won’t really cut it. Be done with it, before it’s finished with you.

Take that Trip before it’s too Late

Got a legendary trip planned with a bunch of your oldest, goofiest school/college friends? Stop putting it off and go already. You never know when life might get in the way of all your plans.

Let Go of Toxic Relationships 

Don’t let yourself shrink in a toxic relationship for your fear of being alone. Let go. Take time to rediscover yourself, instead.

This One’s for the Nice Souls Out There:

Stop seeing only the good in everyone, and see them for what they are. Stop rewarding bare minimum effort and pretending something doesn’t bother you if it does. You’re allowed to have boundaries, you’re entitled to say no, and most importantly, it’s okay not to be okay.

Trust Patterns Instead of People

Understand that you are responsible for yourself and no other person. Stop trying to save people who don’t want to be helped. Don’t feel guilty for putting yourself first.

Don’t Be Afraid to Dream

Stop talking yourself out of your dreams. Life is far too long and dreadfully dull to play it safe.

Most people use their twenties to figure out their career path. The more profound ones use it to discover themselves, while the wise strike a balance between the two.