Dear Younger Me: If I Could Write a Letter to Me

Ah, youth. So full of promise and potential, yet so clueless about how the world really works. If only we could go back in time and tell our younger selves what we know now! Here’s what I would write to my teenage self.

Embrace Your Inner Weirdo

Dear young me,

I know that you’re struggling with feeling like you fit in right now. You’re worried that people will judge you for being different or not understanding why you’re passionate about certain things. Well guess what? In a few years, being weird is going to be cool again!

So don’t worry so much about fitting in with the popular crowd. Embrace your inner nerd/geek/quirkster and let your true personality shine through. Life is too short to pretend to be someone else just because it’s expected of you.

Trust me, standing out from the crowd can actually make people envious instead of judging.

Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff

High school can be tough – there are classes to worry about, peer pressure around every corner, and drama galore on top of it all! But take a deep breath my friend – you’ll get through it.

In fact, 10 years from now those petty squabbles over boyfriends/girlfriends/clothes/etc will seem ridiculous. So don’t sweat the small stuff – focus on making memories rather than fighting over them.

Remember this- Anything worth doing takes effort but obsessing over little details isn’t one something worth wasting your energy on.

Develop Good Habits Early On

One thing that took me awhile to learn was how important good habits are! Trust me when I say this: developing healthy eating habits alone can save money down the road (healthcare). Not enough money saved by eating healthy? More girls love a good guy with a morning jog than one that sleeps in and eats cheesy puffs on the couch all day.

Learn to budget now, avoid procrastinating your work, etc. – By creating those habits early you’ll save yourself some headaches down the road!

Love Your Body

Okay listen young me – this is super important: Love yourself exactly as you are right now.

Forget about trying to look like magazines/models/celebrities because it’s not worth it. Not only will it damage your self-esteem chasing after unattainable goals, but secretly no one actually expects anyone else to look perfect at all times–not even these people on magazines.

Embrace who you are (flaws and all) and focus on being healthy rather than thin or muscular. You’ll be happier for it!

Keep In Touch With Friends

The older we get,the harder it can be to make friends — so hold onto them when you’ve got ’em! It doesn’t matter if they’re neighbors/shuttle-mates/drama class heroes/etc., keep in touch whenever possible.

Don’t always wait for someone else to text first- They could have procrastinated too.

It gets way easier with smart phones anyway… or should I say smarter?

You’d also have more interesting stories/trips/issues/successes if friends stayed in touch over time– So put effort into maintaining friendships!

Major Decisions Do NOT Determine Your Entire Life

Younger me- don’t stress out about choosing what student organization/eventful excursion/college major/career path/etc because guess what? None of those preferences ever determine your lifetime potential success/a happiness key–oftentimes lots of paths lead us to our ideal situations.

In fact many people end up having changed their careers or interests multiple times before figuring out their passion later on anyway so take risks/experiment and see what you enjoy now!

Don’t Make Life Too Serious

Things are really tough right now – school, friends, dating- Everything feels so important and fraught because they matter
…but that’s only temporary.

Try take life less seriously. Laugh at the absurdities of things going on around us — Memes/jokes/viral videos/the office bloopers, all these moments tend to be more rewarding than calling out problems constantly.

It’s Okay To Say No

Young Me- You don’t have to say yes / agree with everyone simply to fit in or keep others happy. If something doesn’t feel right just say no!

Your boundaries are worth respecting—so it’s not selfish but self-care for saying ‘no’ occasionally.

Remember when seeking approval from everyone—it often leads up empty just like trying to please everyone is impossible especially concurrently!

Believe In Yourself And Your Dreams

You’ve always dreamed big me; that isn’t a bad thing! There’ll be people who tell you your goals are unattainable or unrealistic–Do NOT listen.The truth is anything is possible if we’re willing to work hard enough for it.

Believe in yourself even when others don’ t-& put forth an effort into making your dreams come true!

Take Care Of Your Mental Health

Take this young me –Your mental health should not take backseat -ever!!.. Yes, high school can make anyone develop depression/anxiety/stress/etc issues including adults too.

So regularly checking-in with someone (family/friends/school counselor/therapist/hotline) and seeking help when needed.[1]

Kick stigmas aside; feeling uneasy mentally happens & appropriate care helps improve overall longevity of quality-of-life!

Take More Risks/Travel

Dear Young Me, If I could go back in time, I’d take a lot more risks! Go out there and try new things- learn/swim/surf/camp/volunteer/farm/etcwhile you still have fewer commitments.

Money also shouldn’t limit the sight of globe whenever possible <-there are lots of affordable flight deals/hostels/freelance working abroad options., Travel–especially solo travel unveils opportunities for growth/memories so don’t let distractions stand in your way!

Spark New Interests By Reading

Younger me, Read more books/articles/blogs/newspapers/magazines – anything with written material.

Discovering new interests by reading expands our horizons/beefs resume/exposes us to different writing styles/aids sleep-helps reduce stress/increase memory/recalls articulation skills/sparks conversations on various topics.

Sounds like winning all around doesn’t it?

Embrace Changes & Challenges

Things will unhinge/ruffle/confuse/frustrate you at times/months/even years but remember;This is LIFE.

There are ups/downs/twists turns along the way-even when we think we’ve figured everything out.Some days will be better than others-but they’ll all contribute towards understanding deeper resilience.

The earlier one learns adapting/changing oneself and seeing setbacks rather as stepping stones towards success-> a fulfilling life ahead!

Don’t Be Afraid To Learn Something New…

Nyasasamayawalaogatoozumithimaasaqeelebantotanetafi… That was complete gibberish right?
Our brains love novelty -So young me, don’t be afraid to learn something brand-spanking-new (even if it’s hard).
Finding fresh learning opportunities helps challenge our brains in enjoyable ways while also preventing memory loss over time.

Learning a new language or taking up an instrument for eg- can only add extra glitter to later parts of life!

Time Moves So Quickly

It’s cruel how quickly time flies. Adulthood surprises us all and comes by way quicker that we expect-it’s a guillotine really.
So, young fellow, make memories as much/often/whenever you can – Take those selfies/call landlines/eat pizza/freezo with extra toppings

, etc., :life gets clogged/busy/hectic without proper rest/recollections!

Take advantage of this current moment-you’re younger now than you’ll ever be again- sweeter words were never said!

In Conclusion…

I know there are days it feels like everything is going wrong at once but believe me –“this too shall pass”.

Worries change/take different forms over time but finding purpose/enjoyment along the journey takes some self-awareness/exploration/adventures.

Keep growing/wondering/blossoming one as day at a time just don’t forget to stop and smell flowers whatever path ahead leads![1].

Heed these tips faithfully–you’ll find your way easier than expected; happier than planned!

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