Lessons from our 20s
I recently shared some things I learned from my 20’s—as a girl who sampled many different jobs for all different reasons and is just now feeling like I’m “getting started” in my career at age 31.
I know we have some fellow explorers on this newsletter list, and I also know there are lots of people who have followed a fairly consistent path and are just now thinking, “is this what I want?”
Below are a few lessons I learned in the past 10 years or so when it comes to work and identity.
If you feel like you’re the “only one” doing what you’re doing—while that can feel lonely at times, it can also be a cool feeling. Seeking out the people and places that celebrate lots of different paths is a great way to find community along the way.
If you have the flexibility, take the solo travel/side hustle/random job/work trade/weird gig opportunity. The amount of stories I have from various jobs and side gigs…it’s always something fun in the end.
The money will come and will be there, maybe not right away and maybe not always what you want, but it will come.
Moments of comparison are bound to crop up. It’s literally human nature. Perhaps these feelings are nudging you towards what you want?
Trust in your path. With or without the blessing of others <3 I did not always have the blessing of others and honestly, it’s even better if others don’t totally trust it will work out for you. It helps YOU solidify what you want.
When in chaos and uncertainity, come back to the basics: movement, good food, time outside, time to relax. Constant negative self talk is incredibly destructive to our sense of self. Resist the urge to pile on self judgment, shame or doubt. And seek out a good therapist or coach if you want some support that isn’t your family and friends- this genuinely changed my life and is part of the reason I am doing what I’m doing.
Anyone else? I would seriously love to hear what you’ve learned in the past decade, no matter your age!
