Time flies when you’re having fun, and what better way to have fun than to make a bucket list and go on an adventure? If you’re in your twenties, you probably have the craving to experience the world and see more things before you start settling down, so now’s your chance to go exploring and do things you’ve always wanted to do. To get you started, we have a list of some suggestions that are definitely worth your time, so read on and write down your favorites!
Live in a foreign country
For a few months or even a few years, if you can, move to a different place and soak in the culture that’s in some way different than yours. This is a big, bold move that doesn’t actually have to be expensive at all. In fact, most young people move away for a short while to improve their job prospects, learn more about the world outside of their own country, and simply have an unforgettable experience. You’ll become better educated, but you’ll also learn how to be very self-sufficient and capable, how to carry yourself in unfamiliar situations. Of course, if leaving your life behind for a few months is simply not an option, that’s totally cool – you can still simply travel whenever you have some free time. Explore places (even if it’s just different cities in your own country), and enjoy the adventure.
Read more classics
In fact, read as many books as you can get your hands on. There has never been a person that looked back on their life and said, “I wish I had read fewer books.” Pick up Flowers for Algernon, which is sad, and sweet, and easy to read, or pick up The Count of Monte Cristo, which is full of adventure and drama. Classic novels are not always a breezy read, but they are usually a very worthwhile experience that gives you new insights.
Learn a craft
Learning how to use your hands to make something is a downright profound experience. It’s one of the most soothing things that you can do when the times get rough, so learn how to knit, or carve wood, or make figurines, or craft jewelry. You could also learn how to be a really good cook or how to do makeup; it doesn’t even matter if you’re really bad at it in the beginning. Take your time, learn from your mistakes, let your skill grow.
Get a tattoo
Everyone is crazy about tattoos again, especially in countries like Australia where body ink is a sign of a cool, urban personality. People are loving the old-school feel, and gorgeous Japanese tattoos in Sydney are now more popular than ever because of their retro, mystical vibe. If you’ve always wanted a tattoo, now would be the time to get it! Pick a meaningful design that will remind you of something good and important, then get it inked. Whether it’s in a hidden place that only you know about or somewhere where you can show it off, it’s up to you.
Mend broken friendships and learn to let go
Some relationships are worth saving, some aren’t. Your twenties are a good time to reflect on the past and remember where things went wrong. Whether it’s your parents, your partner, or your friends, now’s a good time to forgive mistakes and move on. However, it’s also the time to recognize whether someone is toxic and bad for you, and to cut contact with those people. You really don’t need negativity or abuse in your life, so say goodbye to the unworthy and embrace those that have always been there and made you feel good and safe.
Learn a new language
There are few skills more useful than learning a new language. Russian, French, German, Spanish, Swedish, Japanese, Icelandic – take your pick! Which countries do you like? Which languages flow well and sound good when you listen to them? Choose one and sign up for classes, or simply use an app like Duolingo to learn a little bit every day.
Invest money
Hey, a little extra cash never goes amiss. You can invest even as little as a thousand bucks, so why not look into your options and make a small investment? Or if that’s just not your thing, then why not start a savings account? Or hey, remember that suggestion about learning a craft? Well, you could turn that into profit as well one day. We bet your knitted scarves would sell well online! The point is, look into ways to invest in your future – money isn’t everything, but it certainly makes whatever is to come easier.
One last tip? Don’t be afraid. Don’t be afraid to try something new, to explore, to do the wrong thing sometimes. Make mistakes then fix them, you’ll learn a lot. Open up your mind to adventure and be fearless – you want to enter your thirties with a brave heart.
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