In the past few years, I've become more aware of the role that convenience plays in our lives. For the most part, convenience is our friend; we have access to calling, googling, or taking a picture at the touch of a screen. On the other hand, we're less likely to care or even notice the potential dangers of this. It's almost as if each of us was born with an iPhone or tablet stuck to our hand, and we have no idea of how to remove it.

The truth is, most of us haven't experienced life before these addicting devices. I for one remember having a cell phone free childhood, spending the days outdoors with the other kids in my neighborhood. I also believe that my generation may have been the last to really enjoy this kind of thing. I have devoted most of my life to my phone. Sound crazy? Think of it, you probably have too. There was a time when I based my identity off of how many likes I got on Instagram, or how many people viewed my Snapchat story. Before asking myself- Do people actually care to see what I'm doing at all times? Have they forgotten what my face looks like? The answer to both is simple, no.

I turn 20 this week, and I want to start this new decade of my life almost free of conveniences and vices. I want this to be the start of me breaking any negative habits, and for the sake of our future… I hope maybe you'll join me. The way we young adults think and act has gone down the drain (for the most part). I absolutely believe this is because of how much time we spend on our phones and in our own heads. Here are 10 "rules" that I'm going to (try to) implement in my life every day.

You have too many grand things planned that will be shared with close loved ones and yourself, things far too grand to be summed up in a Facebook post. 20, bring it on.