ruining our twenties.

In the past, I've read numerous articles about how our generation don't have the urgency to 'do' and accomplish goals in our twenties. I found this article after my best friend reblogged it on tumblr. It's definitely a good read and opens your eyes about how the decisions we make today, affect us in the future. After reading Christopher Hudspeth's article, here's what I personally think are top 5 ways we're ruining our lives.

Allowing yourself to get fat. Our metabolism slows as we get older, that poutine you just ate will and is going straight to your stomach and thighs. I'm not saying you should eat like a rabbit, but perhaps you should think twice about it. Being healthy and living a healthy lifestyle is long-term choice - not a daily decision. Food prep, working out, eating well and living a healthy lifestyle is the new trend that's happening - it's a bandwagon worth jumping on.

Living in the past. We may have been Queen B or All-Star Quarterback in highschool, but we're not in highschool anymore. Your status in the past isn't going to help give you status in the workplace. Your success depends on your desire, drive and motivation to achieve the goals you've set. Living in the past isn't helping your get your big promotion, so get off your ass and get your shit together. Why stay in the past when you can shape your future?

GRAD 2010 with the girls. <3

Being in destructive relationships. This isn't just geared towards relationships but to friendships as well. There is absolutely no reason to stay in a relationships or friendships with individuals that are not good for us. We're already faced with rejection and negativity in many aspects of our life, why deal with it with those that are supposed to be our support system? You don't need that overly jealous friend who puts you down or that significant other that blames all the relationships woos on you. Cut them out and surround yourself with positive people who show nothing but support and love you.

Dreaming and not doing. You can spend your whole life dreaming about the perfect world that you want to live in - but dreaming isn't going to get you that perfect world. You can easily make your dreams into reality if you put it into action. Refer to my previous post here. It won't be an easy process, but it'll be well worth it when you accomplish those goals and can finally live that amazing life.

Europe 2012

Not enjoying your twenties. I'm not telling you to spend all your money stupid shit, making the decision of doing pyramid schemes or making horrible financial decisions; but we need to press pause and enjoy our lives. Yes, school is important, but have the ability to take a step back and enjoy being young. Take that spontaneous trip to whistler with the girls, go on that camping trip with the boys, take that extra shot you know is going to push you over the edge and be a poor university student and travel the world. I know this last one contradicts this whole post, but it's great you're planning for the future - within moderation. You don't want to be on your death bed upset because you keep thinking of the WHAT IFs. You should want to smile back and say, "I made a mistake, but I had a hell of a time making and learning from it."


What do you think are common mistakes we make early on that can cause some problems in the future? What are some things our 50 year old selves would tell our 20 year old selves? Let me know your thoughts!