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The 20-Something Glow-Up That Has Nothing to Do With Looks

Emily Cain Student Contributor, Clark Atlanta University
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at CAU chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.

Entering your 20s is officially the start to your young adult life. During your 20s you start to realize things and change your mindset about different things because that’s when your frontal lobe truly starts to develop. During this time in your 20s you start having an internal glow-up that makes you look at life differently than you have before. 

You Stop Chasing People Who Make You Feel Uncertain

In your 20s you’ll realize it’s not good to chase around people you feel uncertain about. It’s always good to listen to you intuition and leave people where they are. If you can’t change the person, it’s time to change the person no matter what situation. 

You Set Boundaries Without Feeling Guilty

Realizing it’s ok to set boundaries and not feel bad about it is such an important part of turning 20. This is when you know you’re becoming an adult because realizing your boundaries are important and no one should step over them is apart of growing up.

You Learn to Be Alone Without Feeling Lonely

In our teens we feel like we always need someone to be around us 24/7.   However, once you turn 20 you learn the beauty in doing things on your own. Taking yourself out on solo dates is very essential because it helps you realize how important your own company is to yourself. 

You Become More Honest With Yourself

In your 20s you realize it’s finally the time to be honest with yourself. You understand how your body works and your daily patterns. You also realize developing self awareness within yourself is key to growth. 

You Become Who Your Younger Self Needed

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The most important part about becoming 20 is you become who your younger self always needed. Making you younger self proud throughout anything you do is the best feeling you could ever feel. You finally feel accomplished and your putting your dreams into action.

Emily Michelle Cain is a Sophomore Mass Media Arts with a concentration in Radio/Television/and Film who attends Clark Atlanta University. Emily is from Prince George’s County, MD, a suburb of Washington, DC. She came to Atlanta to pursue a future career in journalism and media. Emily’s passion for writing began in her 11th grade English class where she was challenged to push her writing to new limits. Due to her teacher's strong belief in her writing potential, she was inspired to give creative writing a try.

In the future Emily plans to be a world renown journalist through sports and entertainment. She plans on having her own television show one day to inspire young Black girls like herself. Growing up Emily discovered a lack of diversity in the world of journalism and media and wants to break the glass sealing, so others can follow.

Emily is currently a member of NABJ, NCWN, and an editorial writer for Her-Campus CAU. In Emily’s free time she loves going shopping, reading different articles on current events, and making TikToks. Emily believes that you should always prioritize your well being and always live in the moment. Emily’s main goal in life is to inspire people to do what they love.