Women In Their 30s, 40s, And 50s+ Shared 26 Key Pieces Of Advice For Women In Their 20s, And It's Refreshingly Honest

As a woman in her 30s, I have a deep nostalgia for the previous decade. I haven't forgotten what it was like to be in my 20s, and I often think about what I wish I'd done differently to set myself up for success. So I was excited to see the responses when I stumbled upon the question posed in this now-viral tweet from Isabel Unraveled , writer of Mind Mine :

It was lovely to see support from all the women in their 30s, 40s, and 50s to help prepare women in their 20s for the future. The advice in these 26 responses was incredibly helpful and heartwarming:

1. Choosing your partner is a very important decision.

2. The sunk cost fallacy isn't real.

3. Talk yourself up, not out!

4. There is someone out there that'll match your freak.

5. You've only got one body, so take care of it!

6. Nothing really ever stays the same.

7. Right now, you have the most energy and the least aching joints you'll ever have.

8. Your priorities will drastically change over time.

9. Spend time exploring your interests while you can!

10. It's never too late to make a change or too early to start saving.

11. Again: the sooner you start caring for your body, the better.

12. Having uncomfortable conversations now can save you a lot of heartache later.

13. Take it easy on yourself — not just mentally, but physically.

14. Once more — go ahead and start doing these things now.

15. I'm sorry to be the one to say it: the next thing you know, you're a full-blown adult.

16. Honestly, we love seeing you guys succeed.

17. Live life to the fullest while you can!

18. Happiness is not about appearances.

19. Body care. Now.

20. Your finances are really important!

21. Prioritize yourself and your needs.

22. Hang on to your clothes! Even if you can't wear them, you'll make a killing on Depop (or whatever replaces Depop) in 20-ish years.

23. Don't put everything off until later.

24. Life is only going to get better, and you'll never actually be too old for anything.

25. Try to live in the moment when you can.

26. And finally, take care of your body!!

Now I have to know: women in your 30s, 40s, or 50s — is anything missing? Give women in their 20s all your best tips in the comments.