What would you tell your younger self if you could?

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enjayer
enjayer Posts: 46 Member
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With such a massive range of ages, experiences and incredibly different lifestyles, I'd love to hear what people would tell their younger selves (be it 3 months or 30 years ago) and why? Anything from"seriously, get that banana out your bag now, it'll smell soon" to " change your career, marry that person,quit your job and backpack around the world".
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  • amgreenwell
    amgreenwell Posts: 1,268 Member
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    I would definitely tell my college self to get some exercise and keep it up daily.
  • mamadon
    mamadon Posts: 1,422 Member
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    Food doesn't make everything all better.

  • Need2Exerc1se
    Need2Exerc1se Posts: 13,575 Member
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    I'd tell my 30 year ago self to stop worrying, you are doing fine. I'd tell my 20 year ago self to stop worrying, those wild and crazy teenagers will grow to be wonderful caring people. I'd tell my 10 year ago self to stop getting lazy just because the kids are grown and pay attention to the fact that your pants are getting tight.
  • sladey_182
    sladey_182 Posts: 98 Member
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    Get down the gym and run more....but don't be obsessed by it
  • quiksylver296
    quiksylver296 Posts: 28,442 Member
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    Don't marry that high school boyfriend. Do stay in the gym after having kids. Finish college right after high school, rather than going back when you are married with a kid and a full-time job. Finish the PhD.
  • TheBeachgod
    TheBeachgod Posts: 825 Member
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    Join the Navy and retire in 20 years.

    Use condoms.

    Don't marry the person I did marry.

    Treat everyone better.



  • stmokomoko
    stmokomoko Posts: 98 Member
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    - Force mom & dad to buy Apple and Microsoft stocks.
    - learn to stop at 3/4 full
    - plan ahead

  • sanfromny
    sanfromny Posts: 770 Member
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    quiksylver296 wrote: »
    Don't marry that high school boyfriend. Do stay in the gym after having kids. Finish college right after high school, rather than going back when you are married with a kid and a full-time job. Finish the PhD.

    All of this This ^^^^^ My life *sigh*
  • yourhiddengem
    yourhiddengem Posts: 171 Member
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    I would've told my ten year old self to tell someone before it was too late
  • Steff46
    Steff46 Posts: 516 Member
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    Stay in school...oh and wear sunscreen!!!!
  • FatMoojor
    FatMoojor Posts: 483 Member
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    This weeks rollover lottery numbers are......
  • jforce45
    jforce45 Posts: 4 Member
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    Don't start smoking
    Don't worry so much
    Treat people better
    Smile and laugh more
    Take a zen approach toward life (live for today)
  • Crimson_Fire
    Crimson_Fire Posts: 2,504 Member
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    No one needs to eat an entire box of cheez-its in one sitting.
  • Zombella
    Zombella Posts: 490 Member
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    You are a beautiful, amazing person. You don't need to change yourself to make others like you. Food won't make you happy.
  • phildog49
    phildog49 Posts: 31 Member
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    Don't be a dumbass! You'll only pay for it later
  • mmmonteleone
    mmmonteleone Posts: 1 Member
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    Realize that you can't have it all ... and then realize that you already do.
  • jemhh
    jemhh Posts: 14,261 Member
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    Your hair is curly. Let it grow out and you'll realize that.
  • CupcakesMom2
    CupcakesMom2 Posts: 154 Member
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    That you are capable and can accomplish things, to work on self confidence, not to use food as entertainment.
  • louann_jude
    louann_jude Posts: 307 Member
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    Go to college when your ex-father-in-law offered. That being in a relationship doesn't mean you wont be lonely. You are worth so much more than what you give yourself credit for. Call your Daddy more, he loves you more than you think, and one day you will miss being able to call.
  • quiksylver296
    quiksylver296 Posts: 28,442 Member
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    yourhiddengem wrote: »
    I would've told my ten year old self to tell someone before it was too late

    Oh, man @yourhiddengem. Hugs to you!

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