6 Practical Steps To Transform Your Life In Your 20s

It’s a journey of stepping out of comfort zones, embracing the unknown, and sculpting a masterpiece of self.

Ellen Nguyen
7 min readOct 3, 2023

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Photo by Gabrielle Henderson on Unsplash

Life is a canvas, and we are the artists, shaping our destinies with every brushstroke. My immigrant journey, from the bustling streets of Vietnam to the diverse and vibrant city of London, has been a testament to the transformative power of self-discovery, learning, and growth. It’s a journey of stepping out of comfort zones, embracing the unknown, and sculpting a masterpiece of self.

1. Venturing beyond comfort zones

At 17, I found myself in London, a world away from Vietnam, with life in London unfolding like a series of blank pages waiting to be filled. The bustling streets, the myriad of cultures, and the sheer vastness of opportunities were both exhilarating and daunting. While many around me delved into the world of banking and finance, my heart leaned towards psychology and creativity. Without a clear plan, I embraced the uncertainty of my immigrant journey, securing a job and allowing life to unfold, one day at a time.

But I didn’t stop there. I believed in the mantra of “higher risk, higher rewards.” I threw myself into every aspect of life in London, pushing my…

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Ellen Nguyen

Freelance writer & digital creator | London based | Psychology BSc. Editor of LovefulMind.com, empowering women.