Manage your expectations.
Cited time and time again as a reason for unhappiness is the idea that our expectations are out of line with reality. The incongruous relationship between the two leads to inner turmoil driving our happiness down.
Use your twenties to build your identity capital — a coin termed by Dr Meg Jay, author of The Defining Decade. Identity capital is “the currency we use to metaphorically purchase jobs and relationships.”
Consistently invest in yourself.
Make the effort to be a friend and connect with others on a regular basis.
Make time for your relationships.
Volunteers are happier and healthier than non-volunteers.
Volunteer in your community.
Learn how to manage your money (including budgeting, investing, and saving for retirement).
Taking the time in your 20s to try new career paths and establish yourself will be key to longevity in your career.
Establish yourself in a career.
Be active. Exercise helps us to feel good about ourselves, and the better we feel, the more confident we are. Confidence transcends all aspects of your life — in fact one of the primary obstacles in succeeding financially is low self-confidence.
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