Trying Not to Care

Stop Feeling Bad for Being Young - The Pressure to Be Perfect in Your 20s

August 17, 2026·27 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

As I step into a new chapter of my life, I’ve been thinking a lot about how much pressure I put on myself throughout my 20s to have everything figured out. In this episode, I’m talking about the anxiety that comes with feeling behind...whether it’s your career, money, relationships, or just not knowing what you’re doing with your life. I’m sharing some of the things I wish I understood earlier, like why changing your mind isn’t failure, why experiences aren’t a waste of time or money, and why you don’t need a 10-year plan at 22.If you’ve been feeling behind or like you should have everything figured out by now, I hope this episode reminds you to stop feeling guilty for being exactly where you are.Trying Not to Care is sponsored by Wayfair - Join Wayfair Rewards today to get 5% back on every purchase and start saving on your next home upgrade. Head to Wayfair.com to shop all things home. Trying Not to Care is sponsored by Betterhelp - Sign up and get 10% off at betterhelp.com/TNTCKEEP UP WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: Ashley's Instagram | Trying Not to Care InstagramTikTok: Ashley's TikTok | Trying Not to Care TikTokYoutube: Subscribe hereAmazon Storefront and more: LTXWANT TO ASK ME QUESTIONS? NEED ADVICE? Follow me on IG and look out for submissions on my story or ask me here: 2026 google formPodcast Business Inquiries - tryingnottocarepodcast@gmail.comSocial Media Inquiries - ashleyccorbo@gmail.comfriendship advice, friendship breakups, fighting with a friend, toxic friends, getting over a friendship breakup, red flags, friendship red flags, self improvement, self help, self love, being alone, being okay with being alone, growth mindset, healing, self love journey, self help podcast, mental health podcast, anxiety, how to handle anxiety, Ashley Corbo, being in your 20s, navigating your 20s, being in your 30s

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