20 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Was 20

  As y’all know, I am 20. So, I decided to write something for my younger audience. I have learned a lot in my years therefore I wanted to just give a little advice. If you like this, let me know and I will do this more.

  1. EVERYTHING IS TEMPORARY: This is the piece of advice I give everyone. No matter what your situation at that time is, no matter how bad, this life is a roller coaster and downs will always be temporary.

  2. GO TO EVERY EVENT YOU CAN: I was never big into the whole homecoming or prom thing, but my advice is to go, even if you do not have a date. There is no loss in going, and it also can be a good time if you just step out of your comfort zone. 

  3. WITH ANY DREAM, FOLLOW IT WITH DRIVE AND DEDICATION: In this world, there will be a million things you want to do. If you put in the effort, it will pay off. You can truly do anything you want. 

  4. “HANG” OR “HANG OUT” = SOMETHING SEXUAL: I have done every tinder situation you can think of, and if the guy says something along the lines of “come over to my place and hang out” he wants some brain or some coochie, 

  5. DO NOT SEND THAT PARAGRAPH: He/She is not going to read it, and if they do, they will not give you the reaction you want. If you are having to send “that” paragraph anyways, they are not for you. 

  6. LISTEN TO THAT ARTIST HE/SHE SENT YOU: Not only does it mean a lot to that person, but you will probably like them. My favorite rapper to this day was sent to me by a man. Just give it a chance, if it isn’t your vibe, so be it. 

  7. EVERYTHING HAPPENS FOR A REASON: I am the queen of being stressed about the outcome of situations, when things turn out bad for me, my initial reaction is to shut down, but there is a reason for why things happen even if you don’t know why yet.

  8. BE YOURSELF: As corny as this sounds, it is worth it, pretending to be someone else makes the wrong kind of people like you, and you begin to become insecure with who you are rather than loving yourself. 

  9. GET THAT PIERCING: Pierce what you want, take care of it, and if you end up hating it, you can take it out. They are temporary. If you want to do it, just do it. It will make you happy. 

  10. JOURNAL: There are going to be a lot of times when you are stressed and don’t know what to do, journaling is the best way to work through these problems. Also, you can write down the happy things in life and reflect on that too.

  11. DO NOT COMPARE YOURSELF TO PEOPLE ON THE INTERNET: So much of what you see on the internet is not real, the cars, houses, bodies, and faces most of the time do not belong to the person so do not strive to be them.

  12. EXPERIMENT WITH WHO YOU ARE: Try that makeup look, get a fake piercing, and accessorize how you please, there is no harm in trying to find your style, and if this is how you want to do it, so be it. 

  13. GO TO EVERY CONCERT YOU CAN: Even if you only know one song from the artist or know none and your friend wants to go, concerts are so fun and you will make some of the best memories you can of them.

  14. JUST BECAUSE TIKTOK SAYS TO DO IT, THAT DOESN’T MEAN YOU SHOULD: I also see everyone dye their hair at home and such on TikTok but be careful doing that stuff, do not get hurt. 

  15. DO NOT LET ANYONE CHOOSE YOUR FUTURE: Just because it is the path a friend or parent wants does not mean you have to do it, pursue what you want to avoid being unhappy for the rest of your life. 

  16. TRUST YOUR GUT: Whether this is about people or a situation, trust your gut because it is always right. There have been so many times when trusting my gut has saved me and other times when I haven’t and all was bad. 

  17. FOLLOW THE UNIVERSE’S SIGNS: If something isn’t right, the world will tell you, sometimes in more subtle manners and others in horrible ways, but you will be directed on the right path if you follow what the world gives you. 

  18. DO NOT LET PAST TRAUMA AFFECT NEW RELATIONSHIPS: I can understand going into it being conscious of the past, but this new person is not your ex-partner or best friend, so don’t treat them as such.

  19. WITH PATIENCE, YOU WILL GET WHAT YOU WANT: I know it sucks, but whatever you are pursuing, you will receive with time, so in the meantime be persistent, and slowly you will see results.

    20. LIVE EVERY DAY AS IT IS YOUR LAST: There were so many things I missed in my life because I thought I would get a second chance at it, and I don’t. Do it all while you can, life is too short not to,

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