Its never too late.
Repeat that to yourself.
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Updated 5 years ago,November 9, 2019
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Prata Vetra
Hibernate for the day.
Reconceptualize it as self-care, and take time once in a while to lie around.
Give yourself some slack.
Indulge in rich food.
Its okay if you arent healthy all the time.
You no longer have that youthful ignorance as an excuse.
Still, enjoying what you like once in a while wont hurt.
Okay, so you wont have a productive day, obviously.
Give yourself a break and live a little.
As long as youre careful, it’s possible for you to even avoid that dreaded mid-afternoon hangover.
Its never too late.
Repeat that to yourself.
Its honestly, truly never too late.
Lay a foundation and get out of your comfort zone.
One of the most important things you could do as an adult is take some time all to yourself.
Thats how you grow and learn who you truly are.
Yeah, the term is juvenile, but make it an upgraded adult version.
Its actually quite fun.
Go to the movies in your PJs.
Its so underrated and who cares?
No ones there to look at you anyway.
Slum it up, especially if youre going to a late show.
Take a trip back in time and go find that treat you loved so much.
Youre never too old to act like a kid at the fair.
Rock out at concerts.
When you think of it that way, its a lot easier to let loose.
They didnt buy you the ticket.
Why should you harness your enjoyment?
Just because youre an adult that doesnt mean that you cant congratulate yourself for the little things.
Thats what life is all about, no matter what age you are.
All the tiny accomplishments are what eventually lead you to the big goal.
Opt out of what you dont enjoy.
As a grown-up, its often assumed that you will accommodate out of a sense of politeness.
Its somehow expected of you, so youll follow through.
Buck this tired notion and listen to your gut instead.
Call in sick just because.
Sometimes you just need a damn day to rest.
Kids do it, teenagers do it, maybe you did it as a young adult with less responsibility.
Trust that you will figure out something better.
Sometimes the temptation is to let them drag on.
After all, you hardly see each other anyway.
Whats the harm in letting it slowly fade away?
Unfortunately, toxic people rarely let go.
Theyre too invested in sucking up the energy of others.
Youre never too old to cut someone off.
Move to a brand new place.
Youll tell yourself all kinds of excuses, even if its something you want deep down.
Everything you know is where you already are.
The truth is that you are never too old to start over and maybe its something you need.
Think of it as an adventure rather than fearing it.
Thats not true at all.
Theres no time like the present, and if youre creative, travel doesnt have to be expensive.
Spend the holidays however you like.
Not everyone is a fan of the festive season because you are expected to do so much.
Its overwhelming and anxiety-inducing.
If you dread the holidays, modify your plans to something it’s possible for you to enjoy.
If that offends some people, theyll have to get over it.
Remind yourself to pay attention to your best interests.
If they care about you, they will understand.
Let someone take care of you when youre sick.
It can be a significant other.
It can be a friend.
It can even be a pet, to some extent.
Youre never too old to let your guard down and admit you need help.
Cry to your parents.
Sometimes you just have to do it.
Believe it or not, they usually dont mind.
Trust that they of all people would never make you feel bad about having a tough time.
Wallow after a tough breakup.
Dont do it forever, but give yourself some time to get over it.
Acknowledge the pain so that it’s possible for you to eventually let it go.
If you push it down and deny it, itll just bubble up again when you least expect.
Its actually the more adult behavior to address the situation honestly.
Dance like no one is watching.
Its super fun try it sometime.
Let your body fling free with abandon, just like you did when you were a child.
Enjoy cheesy, silly movies.
Everyone else is doing the same thing, seriously.
Youd be amazed by what people love if they actually admitted it freely.
Dont be embarrassed if you secretly adore the romantic comedy with the terrible reviews.
That says nothing about your maturity or intelligence.
Laugh your butt off at nothing.
Just because youre an adult with bills and responsibilities doesnt mean you have to stop enjoying your life.
The best times come out of simplicity.
Remember when you got to play around with arts and crafts as a kid?
A lot of grown-up people still love doing that stuff, so go ahead and join in.
There are even clubs and groups and all kinds of social activities geared around homespun endeavors.
Take risks and know that if you fall you might and will pick yourself back up.
Start something totally new.
So youre not super young anymore.
you’re able to still learn new languages and skills and anything you want, pretty much.
There are some additional challenges as you age, but if you want it, youll get it done.
Youre still allowed to do nice things for yourself too.
Take yourself on a date.
Go to the spa.
Do something that nurtures your body and soul, and do it more often than you think you should.
Take solo time away.
Its important to travel alone.
Its time that you make yourself a priority too.
Escaping on your own heals you so that you have the strength to be there for everyone else.
Change your mind about anything.
You have the right and the power to change your mind at any given time about anything you want.
