So, I’m gonna get real candid here to all the girls my age. This literally came to me as I was looking at all my former college classmates on their different social media sites, and I realized something. I’m twenty-four years old, I work at a job I hate, I’m single, and I feel like I should be doing something more with my life, than what I am.
Does anyone else feel like this?
I’ll be honest; I don’t feel like this often. I have cycles that I go through when it comes to life. Most of the time I’m happy with where I am in life and what I’m doing; then there’s these short periods where I feel like I should have a better job, doing better with my life, be married (or at least dating the one I will.)
These pass, and they pass quickly. It’ll only be a couple days when I feel like this, and I think that’s partly societies fault. Society tells you that if you aren’t married by your early twenties with a house, good job, two and a half kids and a dog, you’re not doing something right in life.
That’s not true. At all.
You don’t need to be in a relationship with someone. You don’t need to have your life figured out and be where you’re supposed to be. You don’t need any of that until you’re happy and whole as yourself.
I am twenty-four years old, I work at a job I hate, I’m trying my hand at business and writing a blog, and I’m single. I don’t have time for a guy; I’ve got other stuff to do. Stuff for me and me alone. I wanna travel the world, (or at least the US.) I wanna become a successful businesswoman, and I know there is more for me than what society wants.
I need to find myself, for myself and then everything else will fall into place.
Lotsa Love,
Liz
I love this!! And ironically enough, it has no age to feel this way. I’m 41, with 2 kids, mostly love my job and I still have moments where I feel like I should be doing something else! As a matter of fact, I sometimes wonder if I was really more focused at 24!! Probably not, but it’s a thought. Great inspiration. Do all you can and you WANT before marriage. You’ll be glad you did!!
Amen! Always work on yourself first. So many people just do what they think is expected of them and are never satisfied. Better to get your stuff done now and to focus on the rest later.
I’m 38 and am exactly where you’re at right now. Figuring it out, getting my blogging business going, and wanting to travel the world. I have a 7 year old boy as well who I am also doing this for. I’m not giving up on my dream until I’ve accomplished it! Thanks for the encouragement and for being real.
I think half of life is trying to figure it out and the other half is wondering why you weren’t happier through the first half. seems like you got the biggest part down- love yourself first. Thats so important. sending lots of love for your new blog and path!
i remember being 23 and working at a fast-food restaurant. I would get embarrassed when my high school classmates would see me working there at that age. So then I eventually got a job where for a long time no one would know where I was working. LOL
YASS, I actually believe taking the time to find yourself, and to reach a place that you are comfortable with being alone will serve you greatly in the future! Our 20’s are a time of exploration, not a time to be tied down with everything figured out! In the long run, you’ll be the happier one 😉
As a fellow dreamer, this feeling has never gone away for me! I always feel like there is more I can be doing … or I can be doing what I am currently doing better! I love dreaming and pushing for more! 🙂 Always dream big – I have added my husband and 2 boys to my dreams! There are no limits 🙂
This is great! You have your entire adult life ahead of you and no matter where your journey takes you, as long as you are happy and fulfilled, you’ll never look back. There’s plenty of time in the future to settle down. For now, do what you want.
I am 25 with a husband and 2 kids and DON’T have time to find myself. LOL. So seriously take that time and use it wisely. I wish I would have! You are doing what is best for you!!!
This is so true. I think social media makes things more complicated. Especially since we tend to post pictures that make it look like our life is perfect. We just have to remember that there is more to life than what is displayed in the picture. But it sure is hard.
I found myself hitting middle age and still not having the things someone would have in their 20s. I always knew that I wanted to become a foster parent so with a little nudging from friends I did just that.
That being said, I didn’t get a family the traditional way. But I now have three adopted boys and one I got as a baby so I was able to still have the growing experience.
So true – now is the time to “find yourself…and then everything else will fall into place” I hope you find your passion earlier than later!
You do you!!! I honestly think loving yourself is key and why not find a job that allows you to travel? You can and find your happily ever after however that looks for you!
This is a great post and funnily enough, I’m currently writing something similar but from my perspective at the age of 41! Honestly, don’t settle for what you feel society demands. Love yourself and your life.