What am I supposed to be doing in my 20s? Isn't it the time to try out all the experiences I can while I'm in my youth? What if I'm broke? Should I be putting all my energy into a successful career? Should I be dating seriously at this age?
Our 20s is probably the most confusing, yet exciting but delusional time that a person will go through in their lives. In each episode, Ellen goes into all the experiences she's been through as a 24 year old, in hopes that someone else will relate to her experiences and feel less alone about what they're going through.
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Have you ever been to therapy?
Truthfully, I know there's a stigma attached to counselling so it's not easy for people to admit to the help that they need, but it's truly a wonderful experience that I believe everyone should try once (the earlier the better!)
In this episode, I've listed all of the major things I've learned while being in therapy for years. I hope you'll learn something new out of this, it's a truly important topic for people of all ages.
5 Feb 2024
Stop following the norm!!
People in their 20s are always trying to fit into a certain normal standard. And this is fine if this is something that you enjoy! But not many realize that you can and you should challenge yourself to deviate from the norm. It can open your eyes up to so many new experiences and perspectives which is exactly what 20 year olds should strive to acquire!
Give this episode a listen, let me know if you agree or disagree, and let's have a conversation about it :)
29 Jan 2024
I got scammed $4000
A fun story time about the time I got scammed nearly $4000...
If you could learn from my mistakes, great!
If you need someone to make you feel less stupid, awesome!
If you just want to hear a juicy story, this is the one!
Let me know if you've also experienced something similar ;)
22 Jan 2024
Let's talk social anxiety
You look at the people around you, and you might think that you're the only one suffering from social anxiety out of everyone, which can feel isolating and overwhelming.
Chances are, the majority of your friends also suffer from social anxiety. It's extremely common, yet people choose to deal with it in silence.
In this episode, I share my 2 cents on this common but quiet issue.
A lot of what I cover makes logical sense, so I hope that by the end of the episode, a load of that anxious weight will be off your shoulders.
15 Jan 2024
My 5 good and bad habits
Everyone has good habits and bad habits. And I think that by saying them out loud, we can all learn from each other (and also feel better about having certain bad habits).
Hopefully, you'll learn something from my habits! Listen away, and let me know if you can relate to any of my habits :)
8 Jan 2024
What does money mean to you?
Money is the golden pot that everyone chases and that everyone wants. But is that really a good thing?
Money possesses a lot of power - it can completely influence every single decision of the direction you choose to take in your life.
People in their 20s are generally money-obsessed, but unfortunately, this can largely deteriorate one's quality of life. However, not many people realize this at a young age which can be jeopardizing for someone in their youth.
In this episode, I talk mainly about my perspective on money and what kind of role money plays in people's lives. Of course, money is incredibly vague and complicated so there are many different things that can be said about this simple yet universally vital object.
1 Jan 2024
Going on exchange was the best decision of my life
I went on exchange to France from september 2022 to may 2023 and it was the best year of my life.
Essentially, I talk about the preparation of my exchange and my amazing experiences there all whilst trying to convince you to apply abroad if you've had recurring thoughts of studying or working abroad.
Main takeaway: go abroad, you'll never look back.
25 Dec 2023
Friendship icks
You've probably had your fair share of shitty friends in your teenage and early 20s. Hopefully, you've recognized that you're better off without them!
I list all my personal friendship icks (the list will likely expand in the future) that help me to open my eyes up to what a good friend entails.
I complained a lot in this episode so I hope you were able to let some steam off with me too :P
19 Dec 2023
How do you deal with rejection and inadequacy?
Rejection is one of the hardest acts to deal with. At a young age, we can't help but take rejection personally and let that sprout into feelings of inadequacy.
In this episode, I talk about how rejection allows you to reevaluate your values, your perspective and your standards. It allows you see yourself in a constructive and positive way, despite how awful it may feel in the moment.
Although the most common reaction to rejection is self-blame, there are so many ways to view rejection that won't make you feel like you're not worthy of good things.
Take a listen and let me know what you think :)
11 Dec 2023
Anger serves nothing in your life
Anger is a feeling that no one likes. But at the same time, it's an emotion that people always use to make themselves feel better.
People in their 20's are more prone to anger, simply because they haven't possessed the tools yet to be able to diffuse their anger in a healthy manner. They believe that anger is something that can't be fixed or reduced. This leads them to have further anger issues as an adult and that can evidently cause a lot of problems.
In this episode, I talk exactly about how anger serves no benefit in our lives and how it can gradually be reduced.
Just imagine a life where you're not raging all the time...it's absolutely possible :)
4 Dec 2023
I used to own a small business and it tanked my life.
In this episode, I tell the story of the time I used to own a small business and how that experience had a traumatizing effect on my life.
We go through a range of experiences in our lives and generally, we learn valuable lessons through them. My small business experience has certainly taught me many things that I use to improve my life. However, that experience has brought ongoing hardships that I face to this day.
By telling my story, I hope to shed some light on some real and raw thoughts that will make someone else feel less alone.
27 Nov 2023
Am I getting too much rest?
Have you ever felt like you were getting too much rest and you were starting to feel guilty from it? Especially since you're in your 20's and you shouldn't be "resting so much" since you're in your prime time where you should be focusing on building your future?
This kind of pressure is the reason why so many young adults get burnt out so easily. There's a lot of expectations that are set of us so it can be really difficult to know if we're not getting enough rest, getting enough rest, or getting too much rest.
If you suffer from this same issue as I do, I hope this episode will provide some aid and clarity for you :)
20 Nov 2023
I don't think laziness exists
You've read the title of this episode and now you're thinking "WTF?"
We've become so used to using the word "lazy" that we don't realize the harm it causes for some of us.
For years, I've been telling myself that I'm a lazy person, thinking that it would justify whenever I didn't want to do something. By doing that, I was digging a deeper hole for my mental illness. Now, I try my best to not use that word anymore.
To some of you, this episode won't apply to you and that's fine! But if you have some mental health issues, especially in your 20s, then I think this short episode might be beneficial to you.
6 Nov 2023
Envy is a bitch
I don't recall many times where I've NOT been jealous of someone else in my life... can you relate to this?
Everyone always seems to have all the things that we want, which makes it hard to appreciate the things that we have cause we're always chasing what someone else has.
Jealousy and envy are truly poisonous - how can we live a happy life if we spend our time wishing that we had someone else's life?
In this episode, I openly share how jealousy has impacted me both in the past and recently. It can be hard to admit, but it's the first step to be able to heal and move on from these emotions.
It's not easy to move on from jealousy when it's a feeling you've experienced your whole life, so I share ways to try and cope so that I can enjoy and appreciate the things that I have :) Happy listening!
30 Oct 2023
How do I stop being a people pleaser?
I've met SO many people who are people pleasers. At our age, it's pretty common given that we want to make lots of friends and not be on anybody's bad side.
While it seems like being a people pleaser might be beneficial to people around you, it also happens to be one of the worst forms of self-sabotage.
It's ironic because you're pleasing everybody but yourself.
In this episode, I share my detailed thoughts as a people-pleaser myself and how I try to alter those thoughts in a healthy way so that I learn to put myself first.
If you suffer with being a people pleaser too, just know that I can empathize heavily with you and I hope this episode will help you to overcome that and be a better person for yourself :)
22 Oct 2023
Being so unmotivated really sucks
You've probably experienced motivation blocks in your life, and they can leave you feeling really low in energy, discouraged and maybe even depressed. Being in your 20s, this can be so frustrating when you're trying your hardest to navigate your life all whilst having a bunch of tasks on your shoulders to get done.
As someone who is unmotivated on the daily, I share my thoughts on how lack of motivation affects my life and how I manage around this feeling in order to make peace with my thoughts so that I can continue to live my life in the most productive way I can without feeling totally useless :') .
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