Your 20s can be as thrilling as they are challenging. Discover compassionate, actionable tips to help you find your footing and flourish during this transformative decade at FindYourCenterTherapy
Ah, the infamous twenties! These are years that are full of transitions, transformations, and a whole lot of “firsts.” Starting a new, be it job, city, or relationship, or exiting the same, puts your niches in places. Let’s face it – sometimes life just gets a little overwhelming. If you live in Boulder or Denver and ever find yourself asking questions regarding life or about how talking with someone may be a great first step, then you are taking wonderful steps in the right direction. In this guide you will find some insightful tips designed to help you through your exciting but sometimes overwhelming years. If you want to dive deeper into these topics, please feel free to reach out to us for a free consultation where we can dive deeper into a more personalized approach.
Tips for Finding Purpose and Fulfillment in Your 20s 1. Accept Your Own Self-Discovery
You really do get to have this cool opportunity of getting to know who you are in your twenties. It is, in fact, a special time when you can come to some decisions about the things that you like, the things that scare you, the things that you might be good at, and the places where you might need a little bit of extra help. Do take the plunge into new experiences, from trying out different jobs and exploring hobbies to meeting people. Because, at the end of the day, there are some pretty nifty tools at your disposal: from personality tests and journaling to mindfulness exercises, they will help you better understand yourself.
2. Set Personal Goals
Setting personal goals is much like drawing your map of life, much more than ticking off check boxes. It means that whatever you do every day should blend well with where you want to get in the long run. First, figure out for yourself what would constitute success and happiness—paying no heed to what anyone else might think. Then, break down those big ideas into smaller, doable things that you can tackle incrementally, either month by month or year by year. And don’t forget to celebrate every single step that you make towards your goals, even when it might seem to you as little—it will keep you moving. If you become confused and feel stuck in any direction, a therapist might really help. They help you to figure out not only what you want but how to get there and also how to tackle those roadblocks that may be in your way.
3. Build Meaningful Relationships
Your twenties are pretty much a key stepping stone to the relationships that are going to define your life. Whoever you’re hanging with during this time can really influence where you end up in life. It is simply not having friends to ‘hang’ with but really having people around who inspire you and push you to grow, support you in times of trouble. You can hang with groups or go to events made for young pros and creative types, which are likely to have people
who share your interests and vibe. So these connectivities can morph into deep friendships or maybe make such kind of exciting collaborations that life gets to be more awesome.
4. Consult with Professionals
Therapy is not only done at times of crisis; it could be done proactively for character building. Therapists help people become familiar with their thoughts and feelings to seek models that keep personal development from happening. From therapy for personal insights to bettering your relationship skills in couples counseling, therapists are poised to help you successfully navigate through the complex landscape of your 20s.
5. Maintain a Balance
It’s incredibly important to find that balance in life and not burn out. I mean, literally, everything from juggling work and social life to personal growth stuff—all in a way that keeps you feeling good. Make sure to break this up into specific sections of time for each of these areas in your life. Maybe that includes work hours, penciling in time for friends, and making sure that you have time set aside for hobbies or even finding new hobbies.
But hey, don’t forget to schedule in some downtime too! Relax and take a break every once in a while. Whether you do it by way of some good ol’ Netflix binging, a power walk, or even chilling with a page-turner, do so and take some time for yourself to relax. The body and the mind can only take so much; one has to unwind to stay in balance and happy.
6. Stay flexible
Being flexible in your twenties is essential because you’re bound to have all sorts of surprises and changes happen quickly along the way and embracing this will allow you to stay centered in those ebbs and flows of life.
View the hiccups not as impediments, but rather as a process of learning which you will grow through. Flexibility means that you are going to change the plan as you go, particularly with changing interests and situations. That’s what therapy is, really—a way to up your flexibility. Building resilience can help you bounce back from tough times, bouncing with an open mind when things are out of place. Stay adaptable and roll with the punches, and you’ll be better off in the long run!
7. Contribute to Your Community
It makes one be part of the community, a way that gives someone a sense of belonging to something greater and even more important.
There are many ways to do this: volunteer your time, frequent events in your neighborhood, or show some love to local businesses. All these activities make your community stronger but give you personal growth by getting you out there to experience new ideas and people. This is one reason why therapists often propose that individuals pursue community work, since it may provide a sense of efficacy and connectedness to the world around them.
So, lend a hand, come out to that neighborhood gathering, or buy local—and in general, find ways to give back. It will make your community and you better for it.
The Takeaway
The 20s are a very fluid, sometimes overwhelming decade, but also the most opportunistic one. Hone your interests, firm up your goals, and build a solid network around you. Put the building blocks in place that will lead to a very fulfilling life. Remember, you don’t have to figure out the entire path beforehand. The excitement comes from making it up as you go along.
In following this advice, you set yourself up for a decade filled with purpose, and if you need some help along the way, we would love to find a time to chat with you. Find your Center Therapy works with clients in Colorado, California, and Florida, helping steer you through these critical years with confidence and grace. Contact us now for a free consultation!
