Last night I met up with a good friend of mine. Like most women, we had some high quality girl talk that allowed us to talk about our emotions and explore the personal world we are immersed in. During this in-depth conversation, we realized that while we rushed ourselves to act mature and strive for adulthood, adulthood really is not all it's cracked up to be.
Then it made me wonder just why growing up is so bittersweet. It is exciting to discover who you are as a person and where you fit into the world. However, it can be quite unsettling not knowing where your future may lead. So far early twenties can be overly stressful. For instance, I hate not knowing where I'll be a few years from now. People with the most detailed life plans are failing these days because jobs are found with 30% preparation and 70% luck. Bummer. So those of you who are in college feeling burnt out with the light at the end of the tunnel light-years away, I feel your pain.
Solution to the unknown and stress? I would say do not think too far ahead. Truly enjoy where you're at each day yet stay focused on the possible future. Enjoying the journey will make the outcome much more worthwhile than if you were completely miserable along the way. Keep an open mind to all opportunities. Be versatile. Stand out from the rest. And most importantly, surround yourself around people that will support, guide, and encourage you.
XoXo
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