Life in Your 20s

The Adulting Hack I Wish I Had in My 20s

Life in Your 20s

Nicki Herbert

March 25, 2026

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I'm Nicki!

Life coach for 20-somethings who helps young adults figure out adulthood without the overwhelm. Based in Richmond, VA, I work with clients nationwide through virtual coaching to build confidence, structure, and momentum in their lives.

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Let’s be honest… nobody teaches you how to be an adult.

You graduate, get a job (maybe), start paying bills, and suddenly you’re expected to just… know how to manage your time, money, habits, relationships, and your entire life.

And if you’re like most people in their 20s, it doesn’t feel organized or clear.

It feels like:

you know what you should be doing but you’re not doing it consistently and you don’t even know where to start fixing it

That’s the exact problem I kept seeing over and over again as a life coach.

Not a lack of ambition.

Not a lack of intelligence.

Just a lack of structure and direction.

Why Getting Your Life Together Feels So Hard

Most advice out there sounds like this:

“Set goals.”
“Build better habits.”
“Be more disciplined.”

Cool… but how?

Because when your life already feels chaotic, vague advice just makes things worse.

You don’t need more information.

You need something that actually helps you:

  • focus on one thing at a time
  • take clear action
  • build momentum without burning out

The Problem With Trying to Fix Everything at Once

This is where most people get stuck.

You decide you want to:

  • fix your routine
  • get better with money
  • work out more
  • figure out your career
  • be more productive

And within a week, you’re overwhelmed and back to square one.

Not because you can’t do it…

…but because you tried to do everything at once.

What Actually Works Instead

If you want to get your life together, you don’t need a full life overhaul.

You need:

one clear action at a time.

Something simple.
Something doable.
Something that builds confidence as you go.

That’s exactly why I created the Own Your 20s card deck.

What the Own Your 20s Card Deck Actually Is

It’s a 52-week self-improvement card deck designed specifically for 20-somethings who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to start.

Instead of giving you a massive list of things to fix…

Each card gives you:

  • one simple, actionable task
  • one area to focus on for the week
  • a clear starting point

That’s it.

No overthinking.
No trying to fix your entire life overnight.

Just one step at a time.

How It Works

You draw one card per week.

That card becomes your focus.

The tasks cover real-life areas like:

  • Time management
  • Money habits
  • Career direction
  • Relationships
  • Mindset
  • Wellness

Some cards also include QR codes that unlock extra tools, templates, or guidance.

So instead of guessing what to do next…

You always have a clear next step.

Why This Works So Well for Your 20s

Your 20s are chaotic enough.

You don’t need a complicated system.

You need something that:

  • reduces overwhelm
  • gives you structure
  • builds momentum
  • actually fits into real life

This deck works because it removes the hardest part: figuring out where to start.

Who This Is For

This is for you if:

  • you feel stuck or behind in life
  • you want to build better habits but can’t stay consistent
  • you overthink everything and don’t take action
  • you feel overwhelmed trying to fix everything at once
  • you want structure without feeling restricted

Basically…

If you’ve ever thought:

“I know I need to get my life together, I just don’t know how.”

What Makes This Different From Other Self-Help Stuff

Let’s be real.

A lot of self-help content is:

  • Vague
  • Overwhelming
  • Unrealistic
  • or just… not helpful in real life

This is different because it’s:

  • Simple
  • Actionable
  • Realistic
  • designed specifically for your stage of life

No fluff.

No “just wake up at 5am and change your life” energy.

Just real steps that actually move you forward.

The Goal Isn’t Perfection

You’re not trying to become a completely different person overnight.

You’re just trying to:

  • build better habits
  • create direction
  • feel more in control of your life

One week at a time.

If You’re Ready to Start Getting Your Life Together

If you’re tired of overthinking, feeling stuck, or constantly starting over…

This is your starting point.👉 You can check out the Own Your 20s card deck on Amazon here:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FB9Q348T