13 Things I Wish I'd Done Differently At 22 | The Financial Diet

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  • @thefinancialdiet
    @thefinancialdiet  5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Don't let these adulthood myths hold you back: th-cam.com/video/pKMSJWTA8v8/w-d-xo.html

  • @gabrielladominices2824
    @gabrielladominices2824 7 ปีที่แล้ว +448

    "the truth is that a lot of friendships are contextual"
    3 years since I gratuated high school and I'm still hurting about friendships that don't even exist anymore
    thanks for saying it the way you did

  • @CannoliCatherelli
    @CannoliCatherelli 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1103

    List starts at 0:39
    1. Saying “yes” to things you know you can’t or don’t wanna do.
    2. The decisions you make when you’re young won’t necessarily define who you are later on.
    3. Be picky when choosing what kind of unpaid work you do.
    4. Be nice to your parents.
    5. Negotiate your salary.
    6. Be smarter about how you buy your professional clothes for interviews.
    7. Accept that some friendships fade.
    8. Say “no” to certain jobs.
    9. Put some thought into your living space.
    10. Stop stressing out about keeping up on social media.
    11. Take on more side projects.
    12. Appreciate the time you spent with your college friends. (Similar to #7)
    13. Remember that your identify is fluid and doesn’t define who you are.

  • @brennanwehrle1892
    @brennanwehrle1892 7 ปีที่แล้ว +293

    Boy, this was exactly what I needed. Always love the self-reflection and honesty of you two, but this took it to another level. Sincere thanks for making this one

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      @godfeyomere3548 7 ปีที่แล้ว

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  • @queenkizkurt
    @queenkizkurt 7 ปีที่แล้ว +198

    I'm 25 and spent 6 years at university studying law, after working at a law firm for a year and decided it wasn't for me. But that was 7 months ago and I'm struggling to figure out what I want to do, I've just been volunteering for some charities. This video's helping me get out of that rut so thank you for making it. I think this applies to any university graduate

    • @mayaalicia169
      @mayaalicia169 7 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Zara Elias I feel you dude. When I was studying it, I was passionate about the field of work, but the actual workforce was a lot different than anticipated. Hang in there!

    • @R88ninja
      @R88ninja 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Goodluck! I am also in a bit of a rut as far as career and the "real world" goes.. I think the best is to try out new stuff and also just enjoy and take in every moment of life. I started to see it as a adventure to take on, rather than something to be scared of!

    • @layeokoh1630
      @layeokoh1630 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Me too, currently in Law school and during internship I felt out of place. I don't know if I want to do this all my life..

    • @mfaour5137
      @mfaour5137 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I feel u i studied 6 years to be a dentist but i don’t love it ... idk what should i do actually this year il graduate as a dentist

  • @SecondDegreeMedicine
    @SecondDegreeMedicine 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4080

    That's a lot of pillows.

    • @ishmerveille1733
      @ishmerveille1733 7 ปีที่แล้ว +173

      Second Degree Medicine I didn't even notice until I read your comment 😂😂

    • @SidDefinition
      @SidDefinition 7 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Total of 10 pillows

    • @pugsymalone9251
      @pugsymalone9251 7 ปีที่แล้ว +175

      part of being an adult is owning lots of pillows

    • @mikejohnstonbob935
      @mikejohnstonbob935 7 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      because sleep > everything

    • @nelsoncheng2674
      @nelsoncheng2674 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      LOL

  • @TuMadre6995
    @TuMadre6995 7 ปีที่แล้ว +392

    I turn 22 in exactly one month and graduate college in 3 days. I've been freaking out daily for months now and am incredibly grateful to have stumbled across your channel. Ideal timing.

    • @thislady987
      @thislady987 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I turn 22 next year and I haven't even gone to college yet

    • @KrishMunot
      @KrishMunot 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me too! :)

    • @loganeley2342
      @loganeley2342 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Northwest lineman college or any other trade school.

    •  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      How’s your life been? :)

    • @pranaygurnule5666
      @pranaygurnule5666 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Fuck me I am a graduate don't know what to do next shitt

  • @sz2996
    @sz2996 6 ปีที่แล้ว +619

    I'm 20... watching this before I mess it all up 😂

  • @mark8047
    @mark8047 7 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    I'm 26 and I wish I saw this at 22. Those first couple post-grad years can be rough for a lot of the reasons you talked about. Very good advice for people entering the 'real world'

  • @victoriagillerlain
    @victoriagillerlain 7 ปีที่แล้ว +89

    As a high school student, this channel is blowing my mind. It's amazing! Everybody should watch these videos! They are so smart, in depth and I love that they explain things, which is super key. This channel really explains adulting in the best way possible.

    • @KEMIcalPictures317
      @KEMIcalPictures317 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Victoria Zyndale Share with your friends 😊👌🏼

  • @ohmu7032
    @ohmu7032 7 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    I really like your video
    I just need to say one thing:
    A lot of people have toxic parents, and/or have suffered from mistreatment.
    For those like me, it's really a challenge to begin your career life, to make money, to socialize, to make choice for the future and to find ways to be independent when you had a violent family environment.
    I just want to say : don't listen to your parents. Cut the links with us, they are not helping, they want you dependent to have the control. But you're strong and you can do it, alone. You are capable, keep going, although it's difficult and take a lot of time, you're doing great, even if they are constantly putting you down.
    Love

    • @kpop-lb3uk
      @kpop-lb3uk 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      ❤️❤️

  • @Theuniverseguru
    @Theuniverseguru 7 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    I'm 36 and this may be the best and most relatable video on TH-cam I have ever watched lol. Love! Couldn't agree more with everything you said.

  • @regsarp
    @regsarp 7 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    I LOVE this! I'm 24 but I feel like I'm facing a road block... I'm a college senior finally (after a year and a half out of school) and honestly I feel so bombarded by life. I don't know what or who I want to be, but I feel time is just flying by. Everyone tells me "you're still so young you'll figure it out" but its so much pressure especially considering most my friends graduated two years ago or are graduating this year. I'll have my bachelors at 25 and it makes me so sad. I don't know which way is up or which way is down, or if I'm too old to be so confused. This video was so helpful and needed I literally stumbled across it but I'm a fan!

    • @zeynepsaka626
      @zeynepsaka626 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      same here :c please let me know how it all went for you

    • @bambaking6265
      @bambaking6265 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Did you find the way?

    • @martmart5388
      @martmart5388 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      How are you doing now

  • @ValLovesBatmanAndTR
    @ValLovesBatmanAndTR 7 ปีที่แล้ว +782

    i know this sounds stupid, but im almost 23, last september i graduated from university, i used to be the best in my class, i felt so good and through my years at uni and i also worked with big companies doing what i love ( im an ilustrator and animator). But..... 2 months ago i lost my job, and ive been feeling really useless and also been procrastinating and avoiding taking big steps. i havent found a job yet, ( literally, for stuff related to my career they say im over qualified or simply dont have "enough" experience, and for non related to my career jobs they say "what are you doing here?!")... so this video helped me a lot... i guess i just have to practice "adulting". Thank you. and sorry for my bad grammar, english is not my main language.

    • @pmexplore
      @pmexplore 7 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      ValLovesBatmanAndTR yea. It is difficult. As she hinted in the video, we have to diversify your income sources. Especially if you are in the creative space. (which I am in as well). When management no longer likes your style. Or they run out of money we will be let go. So we gotta find ways to increase our value output and diversify your income sources.

    • @bbb_888
      @bbb_888 7 ปีที่แล้ว +45

      I feel like that's the problem most uni grads face, they are overqualified in terms of degrees, but don't have enough outside experience. I suggest talking to different people in different industries, and learn about life.

    • @tatjanav9657
      @tatjanav9657 7 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      just keep applying, the more you apply, the more chances you will have to get a job. don't even read the job description, read it when they will ask you for an interview. It helped me when I just graduated, I applied like 500-1000 jobs within a few months in a few big cities around. And finally I have got a job.

    • @ashleyashleym2969
      @ashleyashleym2969 7 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      +bbb888 which is why you need to be well rounded, do not go for a master's if you do not have any expiernce in your field yet, in fact before you graduate with a bachelor's you should have expiernce in your field already. Experience in your field should be looked at as part of education.

    • @DesiAndTodd
      @DesiAndTodd 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      ValLovesBatmanAndTR i

  • @ellie3561
    @ellie3561 7 ปีที่แล้ว +183

    I personally somewhat disagree with the comment stating 'just a job is not enough'. In the USA, there is a very unhealthy workaholic mentality. There is nothing wrong with working 40 hours per week, and then going hiking, or going to the movies, traveling, volunteering, or spending time with friendsthat is not solely adding to your ''professional career'.
    Now if our passion is learning languages and we want to do duolingo on the way to work - cool, or if we are interested in doing professional work on the side, also awesome. But if we are doing these things solely because we want to 'advance our professional career' or 'earn extra money', then I think we are missing out on living a life full of memorable experiences that help make us better people overall.
    Otherwise, I feel like these are very useful opinions!

    • @MsNathaliabello
      @MsNathaliabello 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I agree, there are lots of things that you can do " for free" that are fun. Like going to a pic nic in a park, going for walks, movie night at home with friends, etc. You don't really need money for these things.

    • @josephgroves3176
      @josephgroves3176 6 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Yeah the whole point of a job is to afford a good life not the other way around.
      And healthier/happier is generally more productive

    • @rayzee0285
      @rayzee0285 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yes we work way too much in America as it is.

    • @liliamin2178
      @liliamin2178 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Wait... how many hours per week you work in the USA then? 40 hours per week sounds like full time - or actually it is a bit more than a normal full time job here in Finland.

    • @rikleferink
      @rikleferink 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      In the Netherlands a full-time job is 40 hours.. really normal.

  • @SpicyMary21
    @SpicyMary21 7 ปีที่แล้ว +135

    I am 22, turning 23 on Tuesday and I am exactly in the situation you're describing. I graduated last year and started my first job at the beginning of 2017 and I am in the process of adjusting to my new life. (I actually moved in in my new appartement in Paris yesterday ^^)
    I am so glad I stumbled across this video.
    Than you.

    • @joshuaroger8364
      @joshuaroger8364 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      LebazardeMarion ahh this sounds so exciting!!!

    • @nipundave9935
      @nipundave9935 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey! Good Luck

  • @ImKr15t3n
    @ImKr15t3n 7 ปีที่แล้ว +289

    Unpaid work is really not an ethics debate, it's a rights violation of young people, fair pay for work done is a human right. Luckily things are slowly starting to change, but we should all be more active in demanding for our rights.

    • @sirajdanish3690
      @sirajdanish3690 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I agree but, sometimes acquiring a new skill is more important than having money. Its good in long term.

    • @user5214
      @user5214 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@sirajdanish3690 I look at it as free college. So long as there's some real experience and I'm not being someone's slave as a disguise of real opportunity, I see it as a win all around.

  • @larissanewberry552
    @larissanewberry552 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1747

    One Thing I would LOVE if you guys could touch on, is how to properly reach out to people you admire for advice without seeming like a fan girl. I'm from a smaller town and I feel like the people I want to be surrounding myself with are only accessible via internet & social media.I dont want to just slide into people's DMs but I dont know how else to network. I know it isnt necessarily related to finances, but how did Lauren for example reach out to you when she was looking for freelance opportunities?

    • @miabaker7984
      @miabaker7984 7 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      +

    • @blondeleo16
      @blondeleo16 7 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      +

    • @LinetteKTang
      @LinetteKTang 7 ปีที่แล้ว +255

      Agreed! The world of networking and mentorships seems so elusive and kind of intimidating. Sometimes it seems like everyone has "connections" that get them to where they are while I have no clue how to get started.

    • @KatrinaEames
      @KatrinaEames 7 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Out Of Office how do you go about networking and finding mentors?

    • @allielopez4208
      @allielopez4208 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      +

  • @DepressionTalks1
    @DepressionTalks1 7 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    The second point you made really related to me the most. It's so stressful feeling like I need to know EXACTLY what I'm supposed to do right now!
    To your point about doing what you studied in college, it's hard to go away from your major if you paid lots of money to get it. Maybe that's why some feel as though they NEED to get a job in their field of study.
    Anyways, thank you for the tips and pointers! I will take them to heart, and I hope others do too!

  • @jefflaniajiffy3375
    @jefflaniajiffy3375 7 ปีที่แล้ว +963

    "It's professional time, bitch"

    • @iamhot4108
      @iamhot4108 7 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      I am hot

    • @taesspochkah
      @taesspochkah 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are not

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      @godfeyomere3548 7 ปีที่แล้ว

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  • @SireSerolf
    @SireSerolf 6 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    At 22 is when I realised college wasn't for me and got in to a trade apprenticeship. Luckily it was less stressful and very well paid

  • @kellynkell9
    @kellynkell9 7 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Hi Chelsea! First of all, thank you so much for sharing these 13 things, really! All 13 of them resonated with me greatly as I was hearing you talk about them, especially the last few on spending less time on social media, and cherish the remainder of my college time with my college friends.
    I'm 22, I'm about to graduate in three months and the self-inflicted pressure rings so true to me and how I am feeling right now on a daily basis for the past few months. One moment I feel fine about it, the next moment my anxiety creeps in and I feel like utter crap. To be honest, every single one of the 13 things are things that I am subconsciously aware of, but still I tend to put myself down and feel inferior by comparing my situation to my extended circle - comparison is the thief of joy, right.
    So, thank you for voicing out what I am trying to process and work my way through (as I am sure there are many others out there, including my friends, feeling the same way) and tell myself to take things step by step, cherish the moments and try to embrace our transition to "the real world". I've actually paused the video to write down on paper all the 13 things to tell myself it'll be okay, and hopefully a few years later I can look back on this period and know I have improved myself for the better. Thank you again! xxx

  • @violetaura9007
    @violetaura9007 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Turned 28 last month and still learning some of these lessons. It's never too late (or too early) to start developing good self-care habits. Don't neglect your own well being as you work to build a career.

  • @andreborba7979
    @andreborba7979 7 ปีที่แล้ว +228

    I'm 23. I really needed that. Thanks

    • @joshuaroger8364
      @joshuaroger8364 7 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      André Borba i know it makes me feel less lost

    • @sharonweng2708
      @sharonweng2708 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      im on the exact same boat Andre!

    • @Shawnlyq
      @Shawnlyq 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      im 23 and lost too @_@

    • @aliceattran
      @aliceattran 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      André Borba Me too

    • @christinabunt9886
      @christinabunt9886 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Alice Tran Great to be not alone. I'm a German Student and feel exactly the same..

  • @jamesblack993
    @jamesblack993 7 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    I turned 23 today and at times I also feel lost or that I haven't accomplished much. I consider myself a calm person in general but these days I feel really anxious about my future, it has even given me insomnia for some reason. I think it is a sign that I should embrace the change and push myself harder. I had problems finding a job in my hometown but I am doing my best right now to start my own company.

    • @mahsaabadian3985
      @mahsaabadian3985 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Get RoasTED how’s your business going now?

    • @samuelchimezie
      @samuelchimezie 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      AH SHIT HERE WE GO AGAIN do you love fitness ?

    • @bambaking6265
      @bambaking6265 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      How you doing now

    • @thekatelynemimi5783
      @thekatelynemimi5783 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm literally going through the same thing

    • @jamesblack993
      @jamesblack993 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@thekatelynemimi5783 things will get better, 4 years later and I am doing great!

  • @000337799
    @000337799 7 ปีที่แล้ว +134

    Shit I wish I had known this at 22... I'm 24... Still lost in life. Don't know what I'm doing with life or work... I don't want to be settling down for a job that I don't love but just stuck not knowing what to do to get to where I want to be.. FML

    • @johanac.ozunaking395
      @johanac.ozunaking395 7 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      You´re not alone in this crazy journey. just take care of your health and dont over stress thinking about it.

    • @tia3094
      @tia3094 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      mee tooo

    • @aleesac5414
      @aleesac5414 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      This is exactly me

    • @swethak8189
      @swethak8189 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Wow I felt like I was the only one who felt like this

    • @pranaygurnule5666
      @pranaygurnule5666 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      We in the same boat hope I will figure something out 😭

  • @divanight
    @divanight 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm 22 and went to a trade school and that last point you made about trying to define yourself by what you do resonates within me right now. I love every point you made because they are so true. Thank you!

  • @ericaspy02
    @ericaspy02 7 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Thank you very much for this! I am so addicted to this channel because you are not intimidating and are very knowledgeable in this field. I hope you get more success in life and keep the videos coming!

  • @VeryStupidChannel
    @VeryStupidChannel 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1021

    1. Saying "Yea" when I know I can't follow through
    2. Know the decision made in the past don't define me forever
    3. Be pickier with unpaid work
    4. Be less of a bitch to my parents
    5. NEGOTIATE
    6. Be smarter how I bought clothes (buy one pair of good work clothing)
    7. Accept that not every friend will last
    8.Saying no to certain jobs (taking shitty professional jobs instead of taking waitressing etc)
    9. Put more thought into living space (clean your house u dirty shit)
    10. Relax about the social media race (reduce the time you spend on social media)
    11. Take on more side projects (learn new skills/make extra money on the side etc.)
    12. Appreciate time I had with college friends
    13. Remember that my identity is fluid (not to force label yourself)
    There I saved you about 10 minutes of social media, you're already making progress!

    • @irfanion
      @irfanion 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      thx dude

    • @Alalpog
      @Alalpog 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks.

    • @user-mg6fb7ix1q
      @user-mg6fb7ix1q 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Very Stupid Channel thanks I was searching for this comment

    • @VeryStupidChannel
      @VeryStupidChannel 7 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      lol everything she said was obvious, chill famdog my swag doesnt have anything on you. YOLO, don't respond or imma have to fidget spin @ u. #squadgoals

    • @ZAHTAE33
      @ZAHTAE33 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Very Stupid Channel You're the real MVP

  • @DokuroEmily
    @DokuroEmily 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I'm graduating in a week, and I'm just 20. This really helps me calm down my anxiety about my post-grad life a tad. I just realized i'm completely exhausted from my hurried education and all the pressure to act " grown up", to be expected to know who I want to be since the time I left school at age 15. I never had proper friends before and now that I do, its going to be much more difficult to see them in my professional life. Sometimes I don't know if I'm too childish or too incompetent when I am too scared about the future.

  • @SB-lc5qg
    @SB-lc5qg 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    As a 2021 college grad, hearing about taking time with your college friends stings (although it’s very good advice!) because I didn’t get the option. We were scattered by the pandemic and despite some of us being able to reconvene for our graduation ceremony, it was more strange than wonderful. That being said, this is a good reminder as I am about to move to a new city across the country and try out a first job in what may turn out to be my career!

  • @shandygolez1
    @shandygolez1 7 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    I have dysfunctional family. Weigh if your parents genuinely want the best for you or if they are narcissist, before you listen to them for advice. Esp now that you're an adult.

  • @anamarcelamaltez4267
    @anamarcelamaltez4267 7 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    THIS GIRL IS WISE AMEN SISTER

  • @yuciehayashi266
    @yuciehayashi266 7 ปีที่แล้ว +464

    How many came here because you're 22? :D

    • @lifesthat19
      @lifesthat19 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      23 but still worth knowing what I should have done or not done at 22

    • @victoranyadiegwu7510
      @victoranyadiegwu7510 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Am 18..

    • @尘世之际
      @尘世之际 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      same, just because wanna have a worthy univ life

    • @dnd4346
      @dnd4346 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm 21

    • @Eli-bc1zu
      @Eli-bc1zu 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm 20

  • @musicguy116
    @musicguy116 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow, fantastic video. I just failed my 2nd university attempt and was in a bad spot emotionally. I am still feeling like a failure, slightly, but this video really helped me lose some of this stress that i need to be succesfull. The social media point is so true. I look at my friends, where one of my besties is actually buying an apartment with his gf. I shouldnt compare myself to him by looking at his life on social media, it makes me feel much worse. 13 amazing points that are making me feel much better, thank you so much for this video.

  • @Koomaxx
    @Koomaxx 7 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    "It's professional time, bitch!" LOL this is me right now; good advice to wait until you figure out what's going on before splurging on a bunch of clothes you think will fit the job aesthetic. That "less than a month until your first day" stress vibe!

  • @xoxoizzie365
    @xoxoizzie365 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I saved this video 4 years ago when I was 18, I never thought by the time I was 22 I would be entering the workforce coming off a pandemic. Thanks so much for all of your help, I swear if it wasn't for this channel I wouldn't be the financially independent adult I am today.

  • @carloszuluaga2260
    @carloszuluaga2260 7 ปีที่แล้ว +987

    This is probably the most helpful video on this channel. Thanks. By the way, I'm 22. :)

    • @bbb_888
      @bbb_888 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      This video suits you well :)

    • @BryceDoesLife
      @BryceDoesLife 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      T-Swift is that you?

    • @insyiwinsyi
      @insyiwinsyi 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Carlos Zuluaga same and I feel old

    • @rashikkenn8798
      @rashikkenn8798 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I'm watching this because I'm going to turn 22 soon.

    • @dncviorel
      @dncviorel 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      you better hurry to fix everything! :D :D

  • @lenabobena
    @lenabobena 7 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    The colors match. Her clothes, the pillows, everything

    • @Sasha-xt3jh
      @Sasha-xt3jh 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      A E S T H E T I C

    • @rome-tk5vd
      @rome-tk5vd 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      lenabobena everything bro

  • @kath.1060
    @kath.1060 7 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    The ikea thing actually seemed really fun to me... I like ikea....

  • @Mb-vs3lw
    @Mb-vs3lw 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I deleted all my social media and it was honestly the best decision I ever made. More times I would do something and I would put it on social media to prove to everyone that I was 'living', now I do things for myself because it genuinely makes me happy, so happy that I don't feel the need to prove my happiness to others. For anyone who is feeling lost and overwhelmed by social media, deactivate for just 30 days, and you will see a massive difference, trust me.

  • @LocutionJulia
    @LocutionJulia 7 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    22 -> getting a job , more like : 26 -> getting a job ^^

  • @alan0jjang
    @alan0jjang 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is soooo good! Wish I knew about this earlier! Most of these are soooo relatable.
    I am finding myself again, by attending university and giving myself a 2nd chance at doing things that I missed out when I did my first degree. Volunteering opportunities, Internships, making friends outside my degree and really developing my personal skills.

  • @semt9
    @semt9 7 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    First job was kinda what I studied. Ish. second job was- it was even my dream job, but lo and behold, I left 2 years later. Now I'm in my third job, and it's kinda what I studied. Ish. Your career really is an evolution! I like that you touched on friendships. I had an awesome best friend in college who I couldn't imagine life without. 6 years after graduation? Life happened.

    • @kwaniie
      @kwaniie 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ahahhahaha "life happened" lol agreed

    • @semt9
      @semt9 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      hahahaha smh

  • @alibeb91
    @alibeb91 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for this! I feel like people didn't warn us about the struggles of the early 20's. You offer some great advice! I am 25 now and I wish I had seen this when I graduated 4 years ago.

  • @asdfghjklmao
    @asdfghjklmao 7 ปีที่แล้ว +81

    "Appreciate the time spent with college friends" lol guess I can't do that since I don't have any

    • @miracleloa9456
      @miracleloa9456 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nice said Namjoon I only have Chinese friends at the moment 😂

    • @user-vm9ig4zs8e
      @user-vm9ig4zs8e 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for sharing loser. BYE.

  • @jaclydancin24
    @jaclydancin24 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As a 22 year old recent grad, I am so thankful for this video. Thank you for your advice! I already feel some of these "pressures" to get a job and race through life. This video makes me feel less alone in my struggles. I will def be taking your advice!

  • @thompsonjessicaimani
    @thompsonjessicaimani 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm 22 and loved this video! The thing about not seeing your friends is so true!

  • @ZotatoSoup
    @ZotatoSoup 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much for making this video! I am going through this 22 transition from school to "real life" and needed this advice!

  • @georhiyvlasov1118
    @georhiyvlasov1118 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    It was interesting to hear this experience from your point of view. I`m 20 now and i don`t know what will happen with my life. It is really important to limit the usage of social networks, they make jealous of the life, that is not real. The thing about parents is also soooo true. Parents never wish something bad for their kids and that`s why it is worth to listen to parents. From another side, it`s difficult to get some new experiences, because of social anxiety disorder. I need to work on my self confidence and intelligence.

  • @natassa9297
    @natassa9297 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I'm 22. I needed this, thank you

  • @meganweller8216
    @meganweller8216 7 ปีที่แล้ว +99

    Would you guys consider starting a podcast?

  • @fayev2220
    @fayev2220 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Genuinely, this is the advice I needed to get back up. 22 right now, and stumbling around, but now I feel more motivated and reflective about my choices and my future. Thank you so much.

  • @jheelan
    @jheelan 7 ปีที่แล้ว +95

    The hardest think post graduate is friendship.

    • @NurseatNight
      @NurseatNight 7 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      Agreed! Way harder to meet people after college :/

    • @walnutplease
      @walnutplease 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      yep I'm struggling with that right now...

    • @momofighter3211
      @momofighter3211 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Quite the opposite happened for me. I find it easier to meet people after college.

    • @notjohndoe6878
      @notjohndoe6878 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Momo Fighter good job

    • @TykoBrian7
      @TykoBrian7 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Momo Fighter what's your secret?

  • @Kerstinlovesmusic1
    @Kerstinlovesmusic1 7 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Finally somebody who has got really good and realistic "Life Hacks" !!

  • @hayrogarciga924
    @hayrogarciga924 7 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    so much truth, i wish this video was around ten years ago when i was 22.😂😂😭

    • @nikosv8166
      @nikosv8166 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      hahaha I'm in the same boat...

  • @su.mmer19
    @su.mmer19 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is so so useful, both spiritually and also professionally. I am struggling with almost every issue that you have mentioned, and I am really glad I clicked on this video. Subscribed!!

  • @Darkknight475
    @Darkknight475 7 ปีที่แล้ว +108

    Any advice in the same vein for those of us who are a bit older? Like pushing 30? Or maybe who started late and never quite feel like they're in their proper real adult life? Enjoyed the video all the same!

    • @bbb_888
      @bbb_888 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I'm on the same boat as you in terms of age! I studied math in university and now I'm doing financial education business.
      I think everyone needs to understand money because the difference between rich and poor is how people think about money.

    • @brutallyhonest9382
      @brutallyhonest9382 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I'm 32 and I worked a bunch of different jobs, from retail cashier, weed dealer, restaurant, gaint X-Ray machine assembler, POS system(computer) assembler, bum, studied electrical engineering for 2 years. It was all a waste of time. Now I just sit on my butt and throw money/invest into stocks and do whatever I feel like with my free time.
      I also studied mechanics and know my way around cars. I'm the jack of all trades, but master of none, yet....10,000 hour rule says you become a master of a trade after practicing for 10,000 hours. I probably spent that much time playing texas holdem poker, oh yea I did that for a while too, but ended up losing, in the end the rake takes it all anyways, the house always wins. Man my life has been WEIRD.
      Who gives a damn what they tell you what you should be at a certain age, now they have a whole college course that rejects that notion and it's called ageism, like racism, lol. Course I felt uncomfortable in that class with a bunch of 18 year olds so I dropped it.

    • @sofiaspassova9587
      @sofiaspassova9587 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      It's hard to give an advice on what you wished you've known when you were 30, if you're not even 30 yet. The idea is that you look back and realise things

  • @emilyburke4262
    @emilyburke4262 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just discovered your channel and I honestly don't know how I've navigated my 20's so far without you! Thank you, thank you, thank you for making this channel and this video! I'm currently binge-watching as many of them as possible 🙈

  • @laurenconrad1799
    @laurenconrad1799 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Fantastic video. I'm 23 and will admit I'm guilty of about half of these things. The other half I don't do whatsoever.

  • @cristinaroco
    @cristinaroco 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much for this, im near 23 and this is exactly what I should have been told a few years ago. Very well done both the video and the content of it. I really like how you think!
    Have a great day.

  • @bexby99
    @bexby99 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I feel like you peeked into my brain and directed this video specifically at me. But it was super helpful, so thanks!

  • @marketa7752
    @marketa7752 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for posting that. I felt so much of that rush through social media recently. I significantly cut down the amount of people I've been following and I definitely feel calmer now and more like a human being. Thank you for your advices.

  • @shamaraLthomas
    @shamaraLthomas 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I really needed this video! Everything you said was perfect👌

  • @mayiizmocca
    @mayiizmocca 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    she looks like she would give you a hug if you're feeling down or disappointed or want to give up your life, she looks like she would be the person who would be there. Thanks for all the great advice! I'm just recently graduated, just turn to 22 like 5 days ago and literally don't know what to with my life right now. I am glad that i just discovered this channel, this is the most helpful video i have ever found.

  • @PolkaDot199505
    @PolkaDot199505 7 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    This video was incredibly helpful. I'm turning 22 next month so there's a lot to think about. Not sure exactly how you would approach this, but I'm actually going to graduate school post undergrad and was wondering if there were any tips for that?

    • @LydiaPage7
      @LydiaPage7 7 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      I went straight into grad school from undergrad and it was more of a learning curve than I anticipated! Even though it's still "school" it felt completely different. All of my peers were older than me and were returning to school mid-career. I spent the first semester feeling really isolated and out of sync with everyone, but I ended up feeling hugely advantaged from eventually building a network of experienced (in life, loans, careers, etc) friends. Good luck!

    • @PolkaDot199505
      @PolkaDot199505 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lydia Page Thank you!

    • @mercedbread9045
      @mercedbread9045 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      happy birthday

  • @supersaiyaninvoker1265
    @supersaiyaninvoker1265 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    17 graduating high school and working part time soon to be full time this video came at a perfect time for me and even though i feel like im fairly mature right now its nice to hear an experienced perspective that isnt my parents! Subscribed!

  • @ashleyashleym2969
    @ashleyashleym2969 7 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    I refuse to do unpaid work. I already have expiernce in the field I want to go in, I had experience before I went to college. I can deal with low pay for gaining expiernce however unpaid is unethical and I refuse to do it and frankly a 20-something year old can NOT afford to unpaid work, you should not have to rely on your parents when you're working, that's unacceptable and frankly if no one accepted it, unpaid work would not be a thing. That's why I refuse to do it, for myself but also to discourage employers to offer it for others.

    • @ashleyashleym2969
      @ashleyashleym2969 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Would like to add, you better believe I will have no problem finding a job, even a good paying job, I never do, finding a good job is many reliant on how hard you're looking, your qualifications and your recommendations. I'm only 20 and getting a job is easy so long as you've worked hard but have also been rounded, being well rounded is very, very important. SO this means working from a young age.

  • @KevinContreras2013
    @KevinContreras2013 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm 23 and recently out of college and this video has put a lot of things back into perspective. Just a BIG thank you!!

  • @HamsterQueen9
    @HamsterQueen9 7 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    End of my college life? I´m 22 and still have to study for at least two years. Aw, law school, you just have to be a major :/

  • @abbieamavi
    @abbieamavi 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    *"you're allowed to take your time to figure out what you wanna do" THIS GIVES ME SO MUCH PEACE thank you!! I love the way you speak and carry yourself, and these tips are GOLD!! I really do love the first tip, I've been having problems with that...opps. I'm a pilot and youtuber now, chasing my dreams, but academically I still don't know what Bachelors I want...I don't really want any. I love learning, hate the system. I'm kinda in the grey right now, but still excited and trying to be more excited over stressed. Love this channel thank you!!*

  • @joshuaroger8364
    @joshuaroger8364 7 ปีที่แล้ว +254

    who else is 22???

    • @YSAImusic
      @YSAImusic 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Joshua Roger I'm turning 17 this year and already watching this 😂🔫

    • @RahulSsup
      @RahulSsup 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      22 guy right here. Just graduated from college as well

    • @Guapaty
      @Guapaty 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thought only 14 year old would do this "who else is breathing???" thing

    • @syedhasnainraza2784
      @syedhasnainraza2784 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      lolx here i am :)

  • @eduardochavacano
    @eduardochavacano 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the way she speaks. It's hard to find bloggers to admire, but this is great to watch and learn.

  • @mariem5816
    @mariem5816 7 ปีที่แล้ว +158

    Wait. You just said we come out to the real world when we finish college. I recently started college and I thought this was the world because it's like literally breaking me in half 😧 I don't know if I'll survive the actual-real-world now 😫

    • @Jordiebugg34
      @Jordiebugg34 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Perla Marie Pena what I'm thinking

    • @KatrinaEames
      @KatrinaEames 7 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Perla Marie Pena all of this is real, don't worry. Just do your best.

    • @bbb_888
      @bbb_888 7 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      School is not "real world". There's a difference between being textbook smart and street smart.

    • @MesRevesEnRose
      @MesRevesEnRose 7 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Perla Marie Pena Don't worry, working life is nothing like college. College is much harder when it comes to the material you actually learn about. I graduated last year and I work in my field (finance) but in reality use about 5% of what I learned in school. The hard thing about work I found is actually that it is very vague. In school, you only had to do well and get your degree, you knew the steps to take, you had the syllabus and textbooks and profs, you had your gpa to tell you how you were doing-- it was very straightforward. In workplace, you have to set your own goals and figure out how to get there all by your lonsome and theres no gpa to tell u how you're progressing. You have to navigate and depend on professional relationships (or they can cost you your job!) and oh boy when you make mistakes, you dont lose points -- no you have to face real fucking consequences like losing your credibility or losing revenue. But the actual work you do intellectually.... thats easy imo.

    • @mariem5816
      @mariem5816 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      MesRevesEnRose woah 😧 I was thinking about the same thing the other day. I'm majoring in early childhood education and I have all this really hard subjects like philosophy when all I will do is teach my students to circle numbers, words and colors. 😂 it's kinda crazy when you think about it! 🙈

  • @floratinuviel2762
    @floratinuviel2762 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was fantastic, I'm 22 and can totally identify with so many of these points.. especially the social media, identity/labelling and friendship issues. It really is a time in life that is more complicated than I ever thought it would be!

  • @karins.5807
    @karins.5807 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Whoa! I totally remember you from Thought Catalog! You were of my fave writers on there. ☺

  • @SkiaRavensong
    @SkiaRavensong 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video is spot on and I hope it gets shared millions of times over. Thank you

  • @holypicklesmofo
    @holypicklesmofo 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    lol having an Ikea day is a dream though

  • @davda3345
    @davda3345 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    thankyou so much for this. i am 22 in fact and just about to come out of college. stepping into a new world is scary. every adult makes it feel like so easy. parents have stable jobs and a steady income but now i know what all they sacrificed. my point being, i am equally unsure and discovering life just as the next person, perhaps i am better at hiding and there will others out there much better at the same than me.
    this list of your 13 points is like the cherry on top of what basic guidelines i jotted down for myself.
    Sending love all the way from India. thankyou, once again.

  • @yardofshe
    @yardofshe 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    As someone who's been very independent from the age of 18 (now 21) - i thought this would be useless as it seems a lot of your stuff is focused on people who seem to have been sheltered and now are coming into the 'real' world. Although i do still believe that your content primarily does this (and i'm not saying it's a bad thing) - there were some great points here that even i haven't thought of. This video was a guddun, as it gave great advice on ways to focus on living my life rather than just surviving it.

  • @lilahesse1774
    @lilahesse1774 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    what you said about friendships made me feel better. In college, I never managed to be part of an entire "group" of friends except during my year abroad, and I always felt like I was missing out. Especially in the beginning, I was a very anxious, unconfident kid, and i found the entire experience lonely and depressing. I was with a bunch of pretty snobby kids in a highly competitive environnement where I felt judged all the time (looking back, it wasn't just an impression, but the more mature version of myself would have handled it differently). What I did do however is cultivate a handful of meaningful connections that still endure to this day, with people who know me well and appreciate me for who I am.

  • @lorelei..
    @lorelei.. 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    You look like Yuna from Final Fantasy X. Just had to mention that lol. Great video btw~

    • @sourmentoz
      @sourmentoz 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      lorelei omg! I knew she looked like a character. You’re so right!

    • @TJaeSpeaks
      @TJaeSpeaks 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I thought twas just me hahahahaha. Final Fantasy 10 Squad!

  • @marianamontserrat5075
    @marianamontserrat5075 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    i'm almost 23 and i'm about to start that new phase! i'ts like i'm starving for that new life but i'm also frightening about it. It's good to see that's just part of a process and that everything will be fine. Thank you a lot!

  • @deniserendon686
    @deniserendon686 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Thank you for this video I just turned 21 and I'm the second semester of my junior year of college and I can truly say I needed this video, would you make a video about how to get the most out of career fairs please, and how how to get internships :)

  • @alycewangari
    @alycewangari 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm 22, just graduated last month and boy, has that race been hectic. I have days when I know what I want and days when i want to stay in bed forever. I was offered a really amazing internship at a company but soon realised that they were headed in a totally different direction and I just jumped at it because it was a job. Just sitting down for a couple of hours every day, giving myself a time out and thinking about what I want has really helped me. I've been reading a lot about SMART goals and MAP and watching videos like this, because really, if you went through it successfully and I learn a little from that, then I also have hope I'll make it.:) thank you.

  • @kaseyfox6913
    @kaseyfox6913 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I am so thankful now that I really stuck to my guns and refused to do an internship or work for free. I am an accountant now and I can honestly say it did not hinder my career at all. But I did work in management throughout college. I can also say that I surpassed many of my friends who did work for free for many years.

    • @cheyennehomesley7821
      @cheyennehomesley7821 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Kasey Fox that's good to know! Did you sit for the CPA? I'm majoring in accounting

    • @cheyennehomesley7821
      @cheyennehomesley7821 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Kasey Fox that's good to know! Did you sit for the CPA? I'm majoring in accounting

  • @jeffreybuffkin9108
    @jeffreybuffkin9108 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    this video is AMAZING -- the videography, writing, advice, and overall quality is very much appreciated

  • @Dollface98
    @Dollface98 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I’m 21 so just in time 👌🏻

  • @journeywith_champaigne
    @journeywith_champaigne 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'll be 20 this year in August and recently I've been beyond fascinated with the "20 something" years. I graduated high school in 2016 and took a gap year so seeing this video 2 months before Fall is truly appreciated. Thank you!

  • @mikei6605
    @mikei6605 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Watching this at 17... planning ahead lol

  • @ashera2
    @ashera2 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm 21 and about to start my senior year in college. I will keep these points presented in this video in mind as I continue my career!

  • @1804simba
    @1804simba 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I’m 22 this year, and got a job interview this week so..

  • @maighaneilish
    @maighaneilish 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm 22 and this is my favourite video I've seen on TH-cam to date. Thank you for the realness

  • @Moghster
    @Moghster 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    That make up is brighter than the flash on my camera.

    • @emmmabovary
      @emmmabovary 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And why do you care?

  • @TheMrhockey32
    @TheMrhockey32 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m graduating HS this year not college, but many of the things you talked about really hit home with how I’m feeling. Thank you for sharing this great video ♥️

  • @ArtichokeHunter
    @ArtichokeHunter 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The headless woman thumbnail? That and how old I feel right now almost made me not click. I love the stuff about identity though. And the acknowledgment that that's not just a 22-year-old problem.

  • @marimartoledo5707
    @marimartoledo5707 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just watched my first The Financial Diet and this is an immediate subscribe. Wow. Thank you for this video. I'm definitely adding it to my good 4 u playlist so I can re-watch these great tips. Some I knew, some are friendly reminders and others just give me hope with what I'm doing and slowly figuring out as a 22 year old :)

  • @dotaandkpopaddict123
    @dotaandkpopaddict123 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    whats about the age 22 why only 22

  • @Likethespring
    @Likethespring 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for your video. I'm 22 and doing my last year of studies. I am both scared and motivated about next steps and adulthood. I really appreciated the 13th advice. It is so true. We are not what we have or what we do. We are not forced to put a label on ourselves. Sometimes it helps, sometimes it doesn't.

  • @clarastrines4852
    @clarastrines4852 7 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    lol I'm 14

    • @squirmtastic
      @squirmtastic 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me tooo

    • @ShwetaSingh-in3jm
      @ShwetaSingh-in3jm 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You're so lucky..:' )

    • @Ebizzill
      @Ebizzill 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      you are SO lucky! The things I wished I did at 14... even with just 20 bucks