This is a continuation of the in case you missed it series. This week in catching up on my twenty something bloggers I noticed a theme… I’m not sure if this theme came from the idea that this is what I’m focusing on right now in my life or if coincidentally (or not) Gen Yers decided to post this week about the importance on your outlook on life. Either way … here are some great posts that you should check out:

• Don’t Give Up on Your Childlike Dreams: Matt Wilson, co-founder of Under30CEO guest posts with a video entry letting Gen Y know that we can be whatever we want when we grow up and most importantly to have fun with what we are doing.
• The Joy of Imperfection: “There is something about letting go of perfection that allows you to begin living. The joy of imperfection is knowing that who you are is enough. And, in fact, it’s perfect.”
• Are You Who You Want To Be: Jamie Varon asks us if it’s time for a change … “In the daydreams, I’m the person I want to be and if I’m still in my head, then I’m not that person. Why would I have to daydream if I was just out doing it? It’s ridiculous and I need to leap. Do you need to leap?”
• Focus On the Upside: Advice for Gen Y About Taking Risks: This post was not written by a gen yer but she gives us tips to focus on the upside, especially in an anxious market that may reinforce your habit of playing it safe.
• Gen Y needs boundaries for action: I find that often when I’m reading Rebecca’s blog I feel like she’s writing a conversation I’ve been having my head at that time. This post is a definite example of an internal debate I’ve been having lately – the 20 something struggle between boundaries and freedom.
• You May Say I’m a Dreamer: First of all anyone who quotes John Lennon is automatically cool in my book. And secondly, I enjoyed Susan’s perspective watching a young girl play in a park while she was on her lunch break … “Once upon a time, I was that little girl, longing for playtime, loving and living in the moment, wishing on stars and believing that anything was possible”
• What Inspires You?: a guest post from 22 year old Argentinean blogger Carlos Miceli- this post discusses change as the element of inspiration in his life. “The thing about change is that it always brings the new. It brings potential. I have seen that with every life-changing decision that I made, I faced fear, uncertainty and doubt, but most importantly, excitement.”

Other Gen Y Posts you shouldn’t have missed:

• Shame on you silver spoon: my dear friend Sydney gives us a great look at the reality of many gen yers living off their parents during college.
• 20-something money diaries: I’ve just recently stumbled upon Ramit’s (I Will Teach You to Be Rich) series of 20-something money diaries, real life stories of various 20 somethings and their daily life with money.
• 20-somethings for Charity: the community of 20-something bloggers has teamed up with HandsIn to give back in a big way.