If only we had known then what we know now. Or even what we knew 30 days after the fact. The advice is almost always different for everyone, but these massive similarities are so interesting.
- Why are so many of us so hard on ourselves anyway?
- You know what? That's not the point right now; let's get back to the main subject.
- "Don't let anyone minimize your passions or emotions!"
- "Take better care of your skin, body, and general health!"
- "Do the things that make you happy, so long as it isn't negatively affecting someone else."
Find a way to generate an income by doing something you love and value. Chances are, you'll likely be more successful, as well as happier. Start work as early as possible. Quit jobs and move on to others you might enjoy. Try new things. How can you know if you don't learn? You can't!
There are so many delicious healthy versions of food to try. Don't be afraid to try something you've never had. Greasy chips have healthy alternatives that taste better and provide essential nutrients.
It's ok if you don't graduate from high school. You can continue your education at any time. Never forget that! Education doesn't stop once you reach a certain age. A common mistake we all make is to assume once we're 18 that we can't learn something another learned at 15.
Feed your inner child! They're always there, and they never go away. Dance, play in the rain, swing on the playground, build sandcastles. There is no age limit on fun.
Fun and irresponsible are two different things. You can have responsible fun that keeps you out of trouble.
Read more books, take more chances, and understand that it's ok to be in your feelings about things. The trick knows how to handle yourself, so you don't act out on emotion. The earlier in life you learn to control your reactions to emotions, the better things can be.
Have more concerns with your credit. Learn more about what it is and why it's so important. Trust me, younger self, you'll regret those bad decisions you make about how carefree we are with credit. So many things could've been smoother had we built up our score instead of not caring.
A vehicle will last a long time if you make sure it gets regular maintenance. Please don't wait until the check engine light comes on, or it starts making noises. Every couple of months or so, scan the computer in the vehicle or take it in for a check-up and stay on top of it.
Sleep will be missed. Just because you can stay awake and function for over 48 hours doesn't mean it's something we should do all the time. A day will come that you can't get enough rest, or so it seems.
Appreciate your body for all it does, and don't be so down on yourself. Weight, looks, smarts, or whatever, you're all that, and it's ok to feel good about yourself! It's not up to anyone else to decide.
