10 Things Feminine Women Should Start Doing in Their 20s

Your 20s are a really formative year of your life. You grow and evolve so much during these 10 years. You go through different experiences and have your lifestyle change.  So many things happen during this time like going to college, living alone for the first time in your life, getting your first full-time job, moving to different cities or countries, dating more seriously, being in a long-term relationship and for some marriage and children, taking your finances more seriously, buying a house, the list goes on and on, and everyone's journey is different. But despite these differences, there are a few things that are important to experience or take advantage of while in your 20s. 

1. Start Investing: In general learning more about finances and learning how to probably manage your money is important. When it comes to investing, the reason it is important to get into it in your 20s is because of the benefit your young age has when it comes to interest. To put it simply, the earlier you start, the more time your money has to grow. If you want to get started with investing, the first place to start is to learn. Read books, listen to podcasts or watch YouTube videos on beginner investment tips. Learn about investment options in your country and whether there are any special account options for investing like retirement accounts or the TFSA in Canada. Also, look into robo-advisor platforms that allow for automated investing, to help make things easier and more simple. 

2. Go on Lots of Dates: If you are not in a serious relationship in your 20s spend this time going out on lots of dates with many different types of men. This will help you better understand the kind of man you want to be with long-term. It will also help you see all your options and see how different men will treat you. Remember just because you are actively dating, doesn't mean you need to sleep with all of them or even go on a second or third date. End things and move on quickly if it's not working out or if you don't see their goals aligning with yours long-term. 

3. Be Selfish With Your Time and Money: During this time while you have no kids and no man, you are your only responsibility, so be selfish while you can. Buy the things you want, spent your time as you wish, live wherever your want to, eat whatever and whenever you want. Whatever it is you want to do, now is the time to do it.

4. Look After Your Health: Learn to eat right, cook good healthy foods, build a workout routine, or build habits to live a more active lifestyle. Your body will thank you as you age. 

5. Spend the Time Figuring Out What You Want in Your Life and Go After It: Create a detailed plan for where you want to be in 1 year, 5 years and 10 years and start taking the steps now to make sure you get there.

6. Live on Your Own: Experience the freedom of having more independence by moving out and living on your own. It will teach you how to manage money, you'll have fun decorating and organizing your own space and you'll be able to do whatever you want whenever you want. 

7. Join Social Hobbies and Groups to Make New Friends: Making friends as you get older and take on more responsibilities and move out of a structured school environment can be challenging, so take the time in your 20s to work on making new friends and managing your existing friendships. If you are having trouble meeting new people, try joining different social hobbies and activities. It will be fun for you and a way to make new friends. 

8. Network:  Go out and network. Connect with people in your industry not just for building and developing your career, but also to meet new people who can enrich your life. They may be able to help you build a business, connect you with people who can provide services to renovate your home in the future, introduce you to your future husband and more.

9. Build Life Skills: Take some time to learn and develop important life skills. Learn to communicate clearly and more effectively in your relationships with your friends, family and in your career. Learn how to cope with stress, manage your time, be more assertive about your needs and wants. Learn how to cook and clean, budget,  do basic sewing and simple repairs. These are just some of the many skills you can start building and developing now.

10. Work Through Past Traumas: Your 20s is the best time to work through past traumas. Working on them now will help you to thrive later on in your life, rather than having to deal with internal struggles, blocks and traumas when you are older and it gets more complicated to work through. Visit a therapist, read self-help books and spend some time every day in mindfulness (work through journal prompts, meditate, take time for self-reflection). Learn to forgive those who have hurt you, let go of toxic people in your life, join a support group, and make time for regular self-care.