How do I become less ‘uptight’?

When we are in our twenties, it seems like everyone else is doing so much better in every area of life. Yet somehow we think we were left behind. I remember thinking that when I was around 22 to 25.

We think by the time we are 30, we should be rich, traveling the world, have a perfect family, and maybe working occasionally just for something to do. Well, that is the image we are fed.

The reality is much different. Even those who seem to "have it all" in their 20's or early 30's, it some day all comes crashing down. For those who somehow maintain that status quo, they eventually get bored and depressed, usually by the time they are 40.

I have known several people who "had it all" in young adulthood but then life happened.

Just know that what you are feeling now is quite normal. Fact is, you are not doing any worse than most people your age.

EDIT - Hey I forgot to say, for those early 20's who do not have to struggle, later life is more difficult because they are not learning to deal with problems. Those of us who had to struggle, we are more equipped to handle challenges.

Exercise

Not everyone goes through life at the same pace, you’ll get there eventually (on your own feet) 🙂

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