Well, hello to you, my reader chums! I can't believe I'm 29 and officially in the last year of my twenties. Some days, it feels like I turned 20 yesterday, and other days, being 20 was worlds away.

20 years old feels incredibly young, and it's wild to me how much I've evolved since that age, how my life has changed, the experiences I've had and the lessons I've learned. The twenties decade is a rollercoaster and one I'm truly grateful for in many ways.

If you're in your twenties and feeling overwhelmed, here are the top lessons I've learned and am still learning as I approach thirty.

Failure happens, and that's okay. Don't be afraid to start. When you look back on your life, you'll be more annoyed about not trying than failing. We can't be good at everything, and we can't enjoy everything, but until you try, you won't know what you enjoy or if you are good and can learn to be good at a skill. Life is about growth, trying and failing. Failure sucks but in those moments it's when you learn the most about your capabilities and dreams.

I've lost and gained friendships throughout my twenties. Losing friendships is incredibly painful, especially if they're people you've known forever or have a deep connection with. It's okay to lose friends, as they say, some friends are for a season, and some are for a reason. It's natural to drift apart and find new friends as you change and evolve. I've got a mix of friends who have stayed for the long run and new people who popped up randomly and matched my energy.

Friendships fade, people leave, and that's okay. Love is always out there.

The 'just be yourself' advice is what you should live by; you'll attract the right crowd, always feel comfortable in your skin and enjoy the everyday. In my early twenties, I was constantly trying to fit in, people pleasing and being a yes girl, suppressing my true self and what I wanted, in fear of losing friends and missing out. However, as I've grown through my twenties and started to not care what people think, I've leaned into my authenticity, love life more, feel fulfilled and attract the right people for me.

Your twenties are the decade to try new things, as it's the first adulthood decade. Travel, try new foods, experiences, events and hobbies. Every new thing can help shape you or teach you a lesson. The beauty of your twenties is learning more about who you are, what you love and what you'd like to be. You're always evolving and changing, and that's why trying new things is crucial.

The twenties decade is challenging as it's a time of comparison, seeing others travel, get married, buy a house, have kids, thrive in a career or achieve a top degree. If you're not doing any of that, it's okay. You're not behind; you're living a life authentic to you.

Some people experience different obstacles, some figure out what they want later in life - you don't have to achieve everything in your twenties. Everyone has a different path, different dreams and things they'd like to achieve, whether it's starting a business, creating art or backpacking. Focus on your goals and your dream, and be patient. The beauty of your twenties is that you're so young. You have so much time.

I hope you enjoyed this post. What tips would you add?

Thank you for reading <3