What life advice would you give to your younger self?

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  • Youmirinlol
    Youmirinlol Posts: 122
    Keep doing what ur doing ur a boss
  • Will_Thrust_For_Candy
    Will_Thrust_For_Candy Posts: 6,109 Member
    You're worth more....don't settle and don't allow anyone to treat you like *kitten*.
  • richh963
    richh963 Posts: 78 Member
    have faith
  • TattooedNici
    TattooedNici Posts: 2,141 Member
    Avoid certain people, period.
    Rethink your life goals and ambitions.
    Do not become a slave to the procrastination "bug".
    Not everyone's entitled to your opinions, nor what you think is anyone's business.
    Losing your temper causes you to lose your head.
    Smoking and drinking is never, ever worth it because they'll cause so much pain and misery later on in your life.
  • NewLIFEstyle4ME
    NewLIFEstyle4ME Posts: 4,440 Member
    When someone shows you WHO they are...BELIEVE them, and Don't make up excuses for them!

    Life is more than just comfort, pleasure and "stuff", trying to keep up with the Joneses, seeking what "fair" or always being happy is for the "crowd" NOT you--Don't EVER be "ashamed" of The Gospel" and do DARE to not go along with what everyone in and of this world are doing, thinking, saying and being and do so with a humble and honest spirit of love for God and people in NOT self-righteousness, pride nor anything other than being who God made you, which is different than the world--completely.

    Embrace being different and embrace The Joy of The Lord (which is my strength) and being godly with contentment in ALL things. Live for and be about love and respect those that don't see things my your way. I don't have to go along with those that don't see things my way, but I do have to speak the truth in love and be kindhearted ALWAYS

    A person convinced against their will, is of the same opinion still--you can't change people, change yourself instead!

    Humble yourself, pray, seek God's Face and Turn from your wicked ways daily...life is NOT destination--it's a journey!
  • salladeve
    salladeve Posts: 1,053 Member
    When he shows you he has a short temper and angers very easily BELIEVE IT! When he shows you his jealous and possessive nature BELIEVE it! Know that this is just a small part of what he is capable of, and it has nothing to do with you or how you behave. Do not get involved with him, RUN the other way!
  • IwearBatmanUndies
    IwearBatmanUndies Posts: 324
    Id tell my 13 y.o self, not to eat honeybuns, and coke for breakfast. pizza for lunch and chinese for dinner.
  • Mia_RagazzaTosta
    Mia_RagazzaTosta Posts: 4,885 Member
    Dear 18 year old Mia,

    Please go away to college. Also, decrease your time doing cardio and lift heavy weights.

    Sincerely,
    Old Mia
  • samkelly89
    samkelly89 Posts: 198 Member
    Be patient. Have faith. It gets better.


    hmm this is actually good advice for right now too come to think of it. :)
  • SwitzEngine
    SwitzEngine Posts: 3,418 Member
    look before you cross the street
  • karl39x
    karl39x Posts: 586 Member
    If it smells like fish but isn't fish. Don't eat it.

    Always lock the door when you *kitten*.

    No always mean yes.
  • TattooedNici
    TattooedNici Posts: 2,141 Member
    Louggle and Motley Lou... :laugh: :laugh:

    Awesome! Wish Lou could have prevented Miley Cyrus. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
  • AndiGirl70
    AndiGirl70 Posts: 542 Member
    Embrace all that you are, believe in all you can be.

    Don't let your shyness rob you of exciting opportunities/adventures.

    Enjoy & cherish every moment with those you love, you never know how much time they have on earth.

    Hold on until you hit your 40's. Its then you will become your authentic self (and its a good one too!) :)
  • euonymust
    euonymust Posts: 21
    Eat right, and move - your body will thank you tremendously as you get older.
  • susannamarie
    susannamarie Posts: 2,148 Member
    If all your friends hate your boyfriend, there's probably a reason. Date someone else.
  • tottie06
    tottie06 Posts: 259 Member
    quit drinking......it is expensive and you will be a millionaire if you dont!

    Ha!! True that!
  • stephygetsfitt
    stephygetsfitt Posts: 38
    There's a lot of great advice here to take right now! :D

    Advice to my younger-self from my personal experience would have been:

    ~enjoy your youth, don't try to grow up so fast
    ~SAVE your earnings
    ~know that you're just as good and deserving as everyone else
    ~don't give your heart to those who won't appreciate it
    ~stand up for yourself
    ~learn to love yourself first
    ~don't be harsh on yourself, this life isn't serious, it's for living and learning
    ~uniqueness is a gift, not a curse
    ~know that being a nice/good person isn't a weakness, it's a good quality that a lot of people out there aren't evolved enough to understand or appreciate.
    ~focus on the Positive
    ~love, soak, relish, in every second life gives you, because it's short and it's sweet, and it's AMAZING.
    ~tell your loved ones how much you love them, often.
    ~keep your body active and healthy :)
    ~lastly, don't stay for breakfast ;)

    ^you can probably tell I had a issued youth ;) haha. This is a great topic!
  • stephygetsfitt
    stephygetsfitt Posts: 38
    Id tell my 13 y.o self, not to eat honeybuns, and coke for breakfast. pizza for lunch and chinese for dinner.

    But the honeybuns are so good! ;)
  • veggiespice
    veggiespice Posts: 7
    If all your friends hate your boyfriend, there's probably a reason. Date someone else.

    This! + to not give liars, addicts or cheaters second chances, ever!
    Focus on your education and personal goals above all else.
    Therapy is nothing to be ashamed of trying - in fact, it may be one of the biggest steps forward you'll ever take.
  • Artaxia
    Artaxia Posts: 185
    Love yourself.
    Love your body.
    Don't date those *kitten*.
    Don't move out so soon.
    Save your money more.
    Don't try all of those drugs.
    Do have your son.
    Get good grades in HS.
    Get the help you need.
    Don't starve or throw up.
    Again, love yourself.
  • BinaryPulsar
    BinaryPulsar Posts: 8,927 Member
    -Stop trusting your mother now. Stop trying to make it work. Stop protecting her emotionally. You are wiser and know better. Listen to your own instincts, find your own way. Basically just don't listen to your family. Your way is smarter. It's not ok for people to hurt you, yes this is harmful. It's ok to admit that and tell an adult that you can trust. Keep telling. Trust yourself. Trust yourself. Trust yourself. I can't drill this in enough.
    -You are more beautiful than you realize. Love yourself and your body. And don't measure your value by your body.
  • ArellD
    ArellD Posts: 93
    Plan ahead, well in advance.
    Finish everything you begin.
    Have more friends.
  • ekz13
    ekz13 Posts: 725 Member
    Louggle and Motley Lou... :laugh: :laugh:

    Awesome! Wish Lou could have prevented Miley Cyrus. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

    Brilliant! that's the sequel! :bigsmile:
  • RN514
    RN514 Posts: 1,107 Member
    -Don't chose him over your friends tonight.
    -Keep the positive attitude you've always had...it's always going to be helpful. :)
  • BrainyBurro
    BrainyBurro Posts: 6,129 Member
    leave the gun.
    take the cannoli.
  • tattygun
    tattygun Posts: 447 Member
    - don't cut friends off if they let you down, nobody's perfect.
    - go to university
    - take that placement at the cheetah conservation centre in south Africa (such a dumbass)
    - stick at weight training
    - spend more time with your grandad
    - follow your gut instinct
    - keep it your pants
  • avaross09
    avaross09 Posts: 5
    Be patient.

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