What I Wish I Knew At Age 26

Here's everything everyone wish they knew at the age of 26. The number next to it indicates the age the author wrote it at.

Hey 26 year old, these are your prime earning years, make sure you're saving as much as you can

Hey 26 year old, Your life is just starting, don't behave as if not having a significant other was the end of the world

Hey 26 year old, if you spend the majority of your day at work doing something you don't like, you need to make a change

Hey 26 year old, Take care of your teeth

Hey 26 year old, You don’t need to say yes to everything and everyone!

Hey 26 year old, People only accept the love they think they deserve. Don't waste you life with toxic people.

Hey 26 year old, if its not working, quit it.

Hey 26 year old, Call your mother. She loves you and she worries.

Hey 26 year old, It's OK to change your mind about the things you believe, especially as you gain experience in life and learn new things.

Hey 26 year old, Don’t worry about what the haters say. Be your own #1 fan and screw em. They’re not good enough for you anyways ❤️

Hey 26 year old, My life turned around when I was 26. I decided to quit my crappy job and travel - there is more to life than being stuck doing something you don't love.

Hey 26 year old, If you’re still drinking like you were in college, take a look around. Has everyone else kept up?

Hey 26 year old, Live a life

Hey 26 year old, Your friendship is unhealthy because you have a massive crush on your friend, and they use you as free therapy. You're both good people and you like each other, but you really need to sort that out.

Hey 26 year old, If you like spending time with a friend, do it. Go on dates - not for drinks. Talk - don't text. Watch a movie together that you both hate. You are young only once. Carpe diem!

Hey 26 year old, Hey there!Don't believe anyone who says you can't do it. People and relatives told me I can't do it. I did it. I studied, got job, and am independent now being from a small town. They all said I can't.It takes time and patience. Give it.

Hey 26 year old, Know when to quit - If you feel tonight that you are not excited about coming to work tomorrow - that moment. Thats when you should quit. You should love your work, you should feel like coming to work every single day.

Hey 26 year old, try to make your own company

Hey 26 year old, Keep pushing, oftentimes it feels like you're just spinning your tires while those around you are accomplishing goals. You'll be accomplishing plenty soon! Don't fret about what everybody around you is doing.

Hey 26 year old, Start it now! Don't get caught up in thinking you are too old to do something. Get over yourself and put some effort into doing what you really want to do.

Hey 26 year old, Advice is a form of nostalgia. Dispensing it is a way of fishing the past from the disposal, wiping it off, painting over the ugly parts and recycling it for more than it's worth.

Hey 26 year old, You are not supposed to work hard at this age - you are supposed to enjoy your youth. You will make money in your 30s. Enjoy your twenties. Kiss that random girl stuck in the friend zone, wink at your married boss, set the school on fire, eat chips.

Hey 26 year old, Yes true, money doesnt buy happiness, but damn it makes it easier in your search for it.

Hey 26 year old, Learn to not care what people think about you, it’s their business not yours. Also rate yourself 1-7 on being addicted to their appraisal and not doing things because of that. Treat 7 as the highest & be conscious of your number so you can get to 1.

Hey 26 year old, Always follow your heart because he somehow know what you truly want to become

Hey 26 year old, As a woman, if you feel like your looks are fading, don't worry. 26 - 27 is still a woman's dating prime. If you don't believe that, research when loads of celebrities found love- loads found their partner at 26 - 27. You still have time.

Hey 26 year old, When things go wrong in life, do NOT allow your life to fall apart. If it feels like your love life is over and you are unemployed, quickly find a job, then continue to be upset about your love life. Don't allow yourself to have a breakdown.

Hey 26 year old, Look for the good in your physical appearance. Compare yourself to other attractive women your age in a positive way instead of a negative way. Do not compare yourself to younger women. 26 - 27 is still dating prime for women.

Hey 26 year old, Sometimes when we come across a problem we can't accept in life, we ruminate. If you feel like you have a problem in life that you can't accept, check for signs you are ruminating. If you are ruminating, stop it now because its harmful.

Hey 26 year old, You can be less self-conscious. Other people are not actually scrutinizing you as much as you think they are. They're all busy looking at themselves!