5. But take steps to get to that dream career NOW. Don’t wait.

If your dream is to become a writer, but you haven’t written anything in months, (or ever), then it’s time to spend an hour every day writing. The same goes for anything else: Make time to focus on what you want every. single. day. Even if it means waking up an hour earlier.

6. When it comes to clothes: Splurge on classic pieces that will last forever instead of the trendy ones.

That mini dress from Nasty Gal is fucking cute. I get it. But when you have that little white coat with the cinched waist for years and years and people still compliment you, then you’ll be Olivia Pope fierce.

7. Take care of your damn fitness.

Making time for yourself is not always easy, and making time to WORK OUT is even harder. But you’ll feel stronger when you do — all those endorphins and shit. Plus, when you get older, you’ll be the old hottie with a body.

8. Start a savings account, if you haven’t already.

You’re making your own money now. Building your life AND your future. So you need to start saving for it. Even if it’s $10 a month, it all adds up.

10. Make one-on-one time for your close friends.

The older you get, and the more stressful your job is, it’s often all too easy to skip a friend date in favor of DVR time. Or to bring your S.O. along on a friend date instead of just having friend one-on-one time. Don’t do that, don’t be that friend.

11. And let go of toxic friends, they are not worth it.

If a friend is dragging you down in any way, don’t let them. Cut them the fuck loose, before they make you feel like shit.

12. Ask for what you deserve in jobs, and be direct with your superiors.

When it comes to work, being direct and upfront about your career goals will only help you. If you feel you’re worth more money, say so. Worst case scenario is they say no, and life goes on. And if you want to move toward a position in the future, make that known so they can help you make the steps toward that.

13. Treat yourself every once in a while.

A massage? Nice haircut? A little bubble bath while re-reading Harry Potter? Do it. TREAT. YO. SELF.

16. You will probably have an identity crisis, and that is OK.

Before you turn 30, it’s like everything in your life seems wrong: Is this the job I really want? What about being a famous author, do I still have time? And should I be married by now? Maybe I’m going to be forever alone. HALP.

This will pass. You’ll buy a Vitamix, or some other ridiculous “adult” thing, and you will figure your shit out. Everything will be OK.

17. You will see people younger than you who are more successful than you and it will hurt like a fucking bitch.

But just know that is them, and you are you, and your time will fucking come.

18. Pick up a new hobby or try something you’ve never done before.

This is a good thing to keep in mind, because a) you’ll join a group of like-minded people and make friends you can share interests with, and b) just because you’re out of school doesn’t mean you should ever stop learning.

19. Your metabolism is going to change.

So, ya know, maybe instead of eating a whole pizza, eat half, and then have a salad on the side. I know, this sucks. But life is a cruel witch, and that last button on your jeans NEEDS TO CLOSE.

20. You don’t have to settle just because all your friends are getting married.

I believe it’s around 29 years old when you start to think, “Oh, shit. Why did I dump that asshole? Now I’ll die alone.”

The truth is, you’d just end up divorcing that asshole. So, if you haven’t found your one and only lobster, that’s OK. Wait for the real deal so it has a better chance of lasting a lifetime.

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21. Above all else: Always be true to yourself, and fuck anyone who can’t handle it.

Because being in your late twenties means that you know who you are and you shouldn’t change that for anyone.