10 things i learned in my 20s

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this may be my most valuable video i've ever made? maybe? these are the ten lessons that changed my life in my twenties
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hi, i'm megan. i upload here on wednesdays (lots of home DIYs, fashion/styling, and who knows what else) and release a new episode of my advice podcast ‘Just a Tip’ on fridays! thanks for being here, don't forget to drink water xx
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Ready for therapy this week

[@IWishIHadABetterURL]

A few yrs ago you tweeted “you have the power to experience today however you want” and tbh I was shaken and haven’t been the same since then. Mindset rly *is* everything.

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I love that! This is really going to have me thinking today

[@marilena3373]

i needed to hear that, thank you so much

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I could listen to her talk all day. Like mentally healthy living is actually possible when meghan talks about it.

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[@bncurwick]

My therapist's version of "don't go to the hardware store for milk" is "you can't ask someone for a million dollars if they don't have a million dollars." Not everyone is on the same page, and you can't change a person. Stop expecting a a person to change to meet your needs and getting upset when they don't/can't. It sucks, but you'll save yourself more hurt in the long run.

[@MeganBatoon]

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1 it's not about .... 2:30 2 rest is just as important ... 3:36 3 numbers will never decide ... 4:35 4 Mindset is ... 6:23 5 Learning who to go to for.... 7:30 6 The importance of listning to ... 9:31 7 Our words are ... 10:19 8 i have a choice in ...11:39 9 comparaison is the thief... 12:31 10 mental health is my....13:04

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[@trishanheli]

Hey, 22 year old here that's trying to pave her way through life. Just wanted to point out that Megan's like our free therapist who's also a very cool close friend that has gone through so much she's just happy to share and grow with us. Living for these free therapeutic talks

[@MeganBatoon]

that's exactly how i feel!!

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@@MeganBatoon love that for you Megan! Always supported!

[@Joe.D.Sheppard]

"Numbers will never define your value." As someone who lives by the numbers in the gym, I need to remind myself of that more often.

[@lonewolf9957]

The friend part or should I say best friend part is true. I always wonder if my best friends were really my best friends because there are certain things they can't do for me when in reality, like what Megan said, a person can't be everything. That you need to know where to find what you need. I used to think that I give my everything to them but I don't receive enough back and then I see what she's trying to say. It's not always gonna be one person. You just have to know.

[@taylormedina7464]

I think it’s also important to realize to that you can’t be someone else’s everything. And that’s I think the hardest part that I need to learn. Because I get so wrapped up in trying to be everything for someone else and I lose myself in it.

[@victoriadixon3371]

I had to learn this, it is so beyond true!

[@laurenmccoy5136]

Megan, I just started therapy at 30, I just turned 31 yesterday, and it was the best birthday gift I could have EVER given myself 🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@MeganBatoon]

I love it! Happy birthday!! Enjoy the journey

[@itsJudysLife]

yes YES YES!!!! Thank you for sharing Megan 🥰🥰🥰

[@_silence_rina]

Once a buddhist shared a really beautiful teaching with me. 'There are 3 great lies in this world: 1. I'm better than everyone 2. I'm worse than everyone 3. I'm the same like everyone' This knowledge has changed my life.

[@MeganBatoon]

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[@unicornsarereal434]

you inspired me to redocorate my room and i spent an hour this morning trying to roll my duvet in the cover like you did in the video making your bed

[@wikipias2888]

"Have a good day because you have that choice" felt so warm. Thank you Megan for another great class

[@siobhansfaith259]

I’m a 21 year old Female Mechanic and in the last year or two I’ve also had a more spiritual soul reset. I’m so proud of my work ethic and how I handle my stress now especially when I’ve been given more responsibility at work and being the only female at my workplace it’s a lot of pressure but I know my worth and am also listening to my body and mind. Thank you so much as I really level with most of these. Ps, if you ever need them tyres let me know

[@Linzipinz]

I'm 40 and I was SCREAMING (internally) when you said It's Not About Me and Comparison Is The Thief Of Joy. YOU ARE DOING GREAT, SWEETIE haha I'm so proud that you got here so early. Some of us didn't learn that until our mid thirties, you have saved yourself so much TIME here. PROUD of you for putting in your SELF WORK to get here x

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[@caitlynwinders6709]

AH number one!! i'm going through a rough post break-up period and i'm in the stage where i'm realizing that the shitty shitty way that this person treated me at the end was never even about me!! SO liberating.

[@MeganBatoon]

SO MUCH so

[@sickkbro15]

Megan, I am so happy you've genuinely had these breakthroughs! I remember you saying on an early podcast that you are so in your head about how other perceive you in life, and how exhausting it is. So to see you lift that weight off your shoulders is amazing! Much love, always!

[@charlotteegremont7964]

would absolutely love to see an in depth vid into all of these 💗

[@atypicalexie]

I’m obsessseddd with this journey you’re on! I turned 30 in December and honestly wow wow wowwwww it absolutely feels like a fresh start. Every point you’re hitting is *chefs kiss* thank youuu for putting content like this out there. Literally SO important.

[@alexu.159]

I love these kinds of videos. It’s really calming and reassuring to listen to this advice

[@charlotteegremont7964]

yes!!! recently realised i’m in my 20s like actually in them, not thinking about who/ what i’m going to be, but acc being me in the present in them so need this vid to help ya girl out

[@elifulukok3591]

Seriously your good energy is sticking on me. This made my day and i know i'm gonna' come back here again some time. I've been looking up to you for almost 5 years now and i tought i couldn't love you more but here i am. Thank you for sharing your story with us.

[@Shikhab]

can I just say I’ve been watching Megan for so long and seeing you grow and become this person is so amazing. i am super thankful for your knowledge that you share :) for some reason because I’ve watched you for so long, it feels more real coming from you than someone else. ADORE YOU MEGAN AND CAN’T WAIT TO GET TO WHERE YOU ARE. ❤️

[@yeppers3701]

Absolutely loving how much in tune you're becoming with yourself and so honored that you are sharing it with us. These are the kind of videos i save and come back to when i struggle with myself. Thankyou, btw Love the hair xx

[@Sezy3]

I honestly love these so much

[@sophieneumann6434]

Omg thank you Megan. Such a powerful video!!

[@mmcollicott]

I literally have NEVER loved a video more! This is so spot on! These same lessons on repeat in my head helped me pull me out of my negative thinking in my teens and some i still am working on on the daily getting out of the habit thinking like. Live in the present! Value yourself! Seems so simple but its a huge struggle for so many struggling with depression and anxiety or who may have a traumatic past. Keep sharing girl! You are the farthest from alone! And these videos will help and encouage so so many!

[@kmb61795]

The smile at the end before your struggle (😂) of turning the camera off, really showed how happy you are and what we all strive to be!

[@agustinaaa]

Megan! This video is everything ❤️ I’d love to see you talking about affirmations and the law of attraction, and the ways in which they helped you in the past. Sending good vibes your way ✨

[@alicep2679]

Oh my goodness megan i love you, i love this, i needed this. Thankyou for the honest vibes xxx

[@carbonatedcafe]

Thank you so much Megan, I love having seen you grown I feel like I’ve been growing unknowingly too listening to your podcasts and watching your videos. Ugh so much love 🥳🤌

[@shanealcel2931]

This video is sooo helpful, thank you megan ❤️❤️

[@robynflora3629]

I have followed you since you very first KZbin video and have always seen you as an inspiration to me. But watching you grow and kinda following you on your journey.. damn you REALLY INSPIRE ME. Thank you for being a bright light and being such a good influence for us. This video has helped me so much. Thank you x

[@TheShaharaboo]

I have been learning so much from your most recent videos that have been extremely beneficial, thank you for all that you have been teaching from your own experiences!

[@makaylarobinson6904]

Yessss more videos about your spiritual journey🥰🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@audriesmess]

You have helped me so much over the path few years. like honestly changed my life. Thank you Megan

[@corinarabino4723]

I literally was having such a crappy day today and just listening to Megan and her list of things that shes learned in her 20’s was truly inspiring. We are still constantly learning new things everyday and we are growing up to be best person for ourselves. Megan you look and sound SO confident in your recent comeback and Im super happy that you happy with being yourself 💕 These videos are so relatable and just know that we appreciate you for being here ☺️ thank you for being you boo 🥰 Have an amazing day!

[@mollyken151]

PLEASEEE do a video on changing your mindset/tips for that! it would be so so helpful!

[@nellylatchman1102]

Yes about that “25 reset”!! I held all those life milestone expectations to achieve by 25 like if it were an expiry date - and almost none of them came to be. When I turned 25 in September, it felt like a whole new world, like the pages ahead were blank, like there were so many more options available than what I boxed myself in by. In so many ways it’s been a reset, and it’s all been so good. So with you, lady! ✊🏾💕

[@charmainebaquiran694]

Ahhh!!! Megan! I’m so so happy to see this spiritual journey that your on! It’s so beautiful to see and makes my heart so happy!! 🤍🤍

[@1234joshwatch]

It’s crazy to see how I’m learning some of these things in therapy right now and watching you reinforce it. This truly feels like everything in my life is clicking right now and you are a sign that I’m on the right path. I’ve literally been with you since the beginning and I feel like we’ve grown together. I love the internet.

[@MeganBatoon]

synchronicities are small signs of alignment!!

[@melanyruiz5201]

My new motto: “It’s not me, it’s you” HAHAHHA love ya Megan. Such great wisdom! (Noted as a person in their early 20s)

[@skylar5733]

Your journey with taking care of your mental health has been so helpful 🥺 During my preteens/early teens, I watched a lot of 20 year olds talk about what they’ve learned and didn’t realize how that might have affected me. Now that I’m 22, I have been watching more people talk about what they’ve learned from therapy*. Your videos are my favorite because it actually inspires me. I am finally looking into proper counseling. Thank you so much for sharing your journey with us and all of your lessons you’ve learned 💛🥺

[@stephks18]

I definitely needed this!! thank you 💗💗

[@MadeInHolland12]

Megan you have no idea how good it feels to hear you say all these things. It’s making me realize that deep down I knew some of these things already but hearing them from someone else makes me feel more validated and even more eager to start living better and more conscious of my mindset. Especially the best friend thing is something that I actually specifically discussed with one of my best friends before. I told her I felt like I wanted her to be able to support me through every issue but that I knew this was unfair of me and I just remember her completely not understanding what I meant by that making me feel even worse ahah felt like I was asking for an iced white chocolate mocha at the hardware store or something! So to hear you point out this phenomena and know you (and people in the comment section) understand what that’s like: Thank you. Thank you for helping me and others through being so open, and keep being yourself and feeling great! ❤️

[@elliecoon9727]

these videos bring me so much joy and peace

[@dsun511]

When I was turning 30, I always said that I stumbled into my 20s and made a lot of random mistakes.. in 30s, I can make informed mistakes n learn from them.. a very educational decade.. I'm 3 years into my thirties, more confident, happy and sure of myself.. do I make mistakes, I'm human.. but I treat it as an experience.. Happy birthday in advance ❤️

[@cassandramolnar856]

Megan is honestly just such a therapeutic person to listen to. I always watch her videos now to start my day and get motivated. Just such great vibes!!! I feel like I'm writing a review 😅

[@joyreyes7631]

I look up to you and you are my role model. I really needed to hear these things as I am battling a generational curse myself and I’ve been down and low. Everything you do and say just projects me to a better mood. I’m just speaking for myself and others could agree, but you’re helping me heal. Thank you!

[@calgarcia6685]

thank you so much for this!! this was so helpful to hear!!

[@JuliaPennyPhoenix]

This is everything - love this! You inspire me! Keep it up Megan!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@jordaaansheaaa]

numbers will never define your value !! I would love to see an expanded mini-series on all of these topics! Such good nuggets ♥️

[@melissamogale9037]

Thank you for being so open and vulnerable with us. (So happy I clicked on your video 7 years ago. Never regretted it. The growth I've seen in you is so beautiful. Thank you for trusting us with all your stages in life from who you wanted to be, to who you thought you were and now to who you actually are) . Keep shining and know that you are enough in whatever form that is. Love from South Africa 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦💜

[@francisannbaucan2387]

I feel like I'm falling behind in the race of life and there's you, MB, telling me that comparing myself to others just makes me feel bad. So self, NO COMPARISON this time, you're just on your right path. Thanks MB, you're my therapy.

[@leelaughslotsxx4]

thank you for showing us the tangible ways you connect more deeply with yourself and self-align to your values, style, etc. It is soooo helpful in my own journey and I'm sure so many others!

[@DangoxChu]

Thank you for putting this out here Megan, you’ve always been an inspiration to me but this is beyond everything ❤️

[@anjfajardo990]

Love this! Thank you Megan!😍

[@TheSwauzz]

I also feel like I didn't really get "it" until 29/30. If 20 year old me understood that life isn't that complicated if you just let things go and are adaptable and positive, I would have been much happier. Also, being assertive. My confidence skyrocketed in the last year in terms of advocating for myself and what I want. I'm too old to tiptoe around topics at this point. Life is too short and it's not that serious, so being able to communicate my expectations really helped me move forward as a person. I think the biggest thing I learned from my 20s to my 30s was how to be kind to myself and give myself a break if I fail. I was/am somewhat terrified of failing. Goes back to never getting any recognition from my father, I'm sure. But yeah.. it took me a long time to not beat myself up over every little thing, and I needed medication for that to fully not be a problem. So, to anyone in their 20s feeling like life is terrible or you're stuck, it's okay. You are doing just fine and if you feel you aren't, find a space to talk to others because you are definitely not alone.

[@anisafarnum7481]

I cannot begin to say enough about this video. I'm turning 40 this year and I still needed this as a checklist, a reminder of all that I have accomplished, learned and grown since my teens. I want to show my grade 7 and 8s this video, I think you would really resonate with them, especially #1 and when you talked about mindset. We talk about growth and fixed mindset in school and it's exactly that knowledge and understanding that positivity is key, that the youth needs to hear:). I'm definitely showing my age by saying "the youth." Thank you for sharing.

[@judythao8588]

I said goodbye to 2020 and my 20’s & honestly, everything that you said in this video hits home! I love who you are becoming and I love that you’re sharing your growth. Being the youngest in my family and the oldest of my circle of friends, I’ve always felt some sort of... “disconnect” but this video made me MORE confident that I am exactly where I’m suppose to be and I fkn love it. Thank you ❤️

[@ohellzbellz4745]

Love this. It’s all so true. I especially like the “you are your own solution” part, everyone is so much more powerful than they believe, I can fix a broken boiler and teach my son phonics and paint and so many more. Also it’s so important to realise that not everyone is able or responsible for giving you what you need, recognise that we are all imperfect beings and no one can be all things to all people xx

[@HLynnvideo]

The world needs this! & I definitely needed this reminder! Thank you

[@wongwinnie8892]

Everything is so genuine in this video ! I love it! 🙌

[@suprazc]

Turned 30 in lockdown and honestly seeing your self-realisations and subsequent glow up is so helpful and inspiring. Pulling me out of a funk.

[@elizabethmoua5473]

Megan, I needed this. Thank you!

[@crystalbrito6858]

I love this new series! I have always said that if there was one influencer I want to be friends with it's Megan. I love this journey you're on, I'm on a similar one and it's really nice to see this kind of content featured on my feed (as it enhances the experience of my journey as well). I love you Megan! Sending good vibes your way alwaysss. Xoxo

[@akritikapoor8862]

Love to hear more about your mental health journey!

[@rinaroldan]

i really needed to hear these things right now. THANK YOU. ALWAYS. please consider writing a book!!! 🤍

[@jemmiealeinn]

these are the things you learn the hard way and I am glad I did learn it that way it just made me stronger way stronger! Thank you Megan for posting these kinds of videos it feels like im talking to a friend 🤍

[@just.mimi.c]

I'm watching this on a "rest" now! With the pandemic, the first one really rings true. I find I've been so much happier and less upset telling myself "why me?" instead, it's not about me. OOF. Hits hard.

[@amndn]

Bit late into this from my 'watch later' list and all I want to say is thank you, Megan. There's more to gleam and digest from what you shared. I'm way past my 20s and well into the 30s but some points do still resonate. Have a good day!

[@lenawtrs1677]

This is what I needed this week! Thank you 🤍

[@alyvonshnalyvids]

thank you for sharing this with us

[@Momoko458]

Thank you for saving lives honestly

[@ohkayethen]

loved this, needed this, thank you for this! we have the same birthday and i’ve been dreading turning 26 on monday because i’m then in my ‘late 20’s’ but not anymore, it’s the next chapter and i’m excited now 💛

[@mangoyangi]

Seeing how excited you are in not only finding yourself but also projecting yourself in all aspects reminds me of everytime I've felt that way, and also excites me to reach that sense of everything feels like it fits with how I am as a person. Not there yet, but it helps a lot seeing someone who has gone through it and is there now. Also thank you for going in depth on the 'milk at home depot' analogy.

[@mollydixon3488]

Love love LOVE this video. Learned a lot from your videos through the years but this video is spot on. Have been trying to shift my way of thinking recently as I feel stuck right now trying to be there for everyone and keep up the happy and 'nice' persona I'm always labelled as. This made me realise I can't always be everyone's support, thank you. Also the Spanish class trauma was too accurate.

[@MycahEquette]

Amazing. You’re just everything! I appreciate you

[@cherryrosegregorio7888]

Thank you for this. I honestly can relate to this whole list! Extremely helpful. 🥰

[@AcadienLord]

Megan's wisdom is like your favorite fruit. Sweet, makes you feel 100% better and very Good for you. Also, exactly what you need (I know I do) Thank you Megan

[@itssammymaa]

To think I couldn’t love Megan any more than I already did... 😩 divine timing! Thank you for sharing your light! We love you so much! 😍🦋

[@megandagostino6076]

I’ve been watching you for a long time Megan and your channel is one that I never grew out of. It’s been really cool to see you grow and change and to see myself do the same along side you. I’m so glad you are growing into a version of yourself that matches the inside and outside. ❤️

[@hjive26]

I love this! Love all of it!

[@kelcigriffin1399]

I’m turning 32 this year, and I feel like I’ve been having similar discoveries and epiphanies, and watching this makes me so grateful that I found your channel. I’ve been following for a while, with admiration and awe, and this video expands on that even more. You make amazing content, you have amazing insight, and you are an amazing person. Thank you for sharing yourself!

[@ayleendjouad8529]

Thank you Megan! This was just what I needed right now.

[@karmen1265]

I loved this therapy session, it was wonderful

[@laerke0805]

I love these videos.Well I love all your videos and have watched you for years, but thats not the point. After the first video you made about how therapy changed your life, I have been wanting to "chance"/"help" myself, my mindset, to something much more positive and trying to make myself believe that I can do whatever I want to. Honestly these types of videos are sooo helpful. Ily

[@AveriJual]

Megan girl I love this new look!! This advice is sooooooo important! Trust I am listening! Thank you thank you thank you!

[@ninanguyen6381]

I appreciate you and this so much, Megan Batoon!

[@maliedelgado2658]

So the first video I ever commented on of yours I said that I felt like you were the voice/attitude of my inner monologue. I am so thankful you do these intimate/let's talk/sit down videos mixed in with your other amazing content. You've really put so many things into perspective for me and every lesson you give is one I remember! You are so appreciated and you do a lot of good for people. Keep it up!!!

[@alyshhka]

bless you for this video, the advice is so good and appreciated thank you so much for it

[@dinagalall]

I have noticed that you do less cuts during the video which i really love. You are also so much relaxed. I just love the video.

[@MeganBatoon]

*hugs*

[@dinagalall]

@@MeganBatoon 🥰

[@VivaLaGlam5]

This is what I needed to hear. This is so helpful. 🤍

[@coolbeeeansman]

Megan I freaking love you so much. I literally feel like we’re almost the same person. Seeing your growth and happiness makes me so happy❤️ I’m so excited for your future content! I’d love to watch videos where you go in more depth on each lesson or at least in the ones you feel you can talk more about. Sending you so much love, light, and abundance♈️💜

[@sarahlepa385]

Love this, for you and for me! Thank you for todays session ahah!