Your 20s are often called the “defining decade,” the years when you experiment, make mistakes, and begin shaping the life you want. But as freeing as that sounds, it’s also the period when certain habits can either set you up for long-term success or hold you back for years to come.
By the time you hit your mid-20s, there are a few things you really shouldn’t be doing anymore if you want to grow, thrive, and prepare for the next stage of life. You’re not a teenager anymore, but you’re also not fully settled into the world of responsible adulthood. Somewhere in between, you’ll realise that some habits just don’t serve you anymore.
Here are five things you should leave behind:
1. Comparing yourself to everyone on social media
Scrolling Instagram and seeing someone’s “soft life” can make you feel like you’re failing. But remember, people post highlights, not reality. Comparing your chapter 2 to someone else’s chapter 20 will only drain you. Focus on building your own lane.
2. Staying in toxic friendships and relationships
Listen, your peace of mind is expensive. If someone constantly drains you, disrespects you, or makes you feel small, it’s time to bounce. In your 20s, protect your circle. Your friends should hype you, support you, and make you better. Anything less is dead weight.
3. Treating your health like it doesn’t matter
You’re not a robot. You can’t keep eating only shawarma, Indomie, and Coke without consequences. In your 20s, start paying attention: drink water, eat actual vegetables, and please, move your body. Your 30-year-old self will thank you.
4. Living without a budget
Money disappears faster when you don’t track it. Your 20s is not the time to “looseguard” your finances. Start small. Write down what you earn and spend. Save something, no matter how little. Even if it’s ₦10,000 a week, it counts. Financial discipline now will save you from future...READ FULL ARTICLE>>
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