Things I Would Tell My 14 Year Old Self

We can't go back in time and re-do our "boo-boo's" in life.  We're not supposed to have that option to edit or do-over our experiences - this is how we grow and learn.  We learn from our decisions, challenges, mistakes, as well as from our good fortunes.  We try to advise our children and young people in today's world what to do, what mistakes to avoid based on our lives and experiences, but they must also learn on their own...in their own time...like we did.  Although, the opportunity to have a little conversation with my younger self is intriguing - I probably wouldn't listen, though...sigh.   

Art by:  2Birds 

THINGS I WOULD TELL MY 14 YEAR OLD SELF

Be patient...

It'll get better

You’ll miss out on so much if you’re self-absorbed

Know who you are and listen to your gut

Be unique - celebrate that

Don’t go out of your way to prove yourself to others

If you do your best, you’ll reap rewards

Avoid becoming infected with perfectionism

You are worthy, you are good enough...
You are you're own unique version of perfect

Don't be afraid to try new things, face that fear...a reward is waiting

Don't worry about what people might think

Don't rely on others to make you happy

When meeting a boy, don't say to yourself, "I hope he likes me" - say instead, "I hope I like him"

Your skin will clear up, your body will change

Those gorgeous stars & models in magazines... AIRBRUSHED

They may look "perfect", but they're human – flawed, like we all are

Don't try to look like anyone else

Don't try to act like anyone else

Don’t try to be like anyone else

BE YOURSELF

Learn to say "NO"

Embrace the power to say it

Pace yourself in life, it goes quickly

Use sunscreen...

USE SUNSCREEN

Please, oh, please...embrace your body

Embrace what God & parents gave you

Play music and sing

Think before you quit taking music lessons

And the dance classes, too

Laugh out loud, and often

Speak up, ask questions

Have an opinion

Stand up for yourself

Read

Read even more and be curious

Study...be wondrous of the world

Do more for others

Spend time with your grandparents before they’re gone

Listen to their stories...learn from them

Hug your friends and family often

Tell them that you love them

And SMILE - every day.

Things I Would Tell My 14 Year Old Self

We can't go back in time and re-do our "boo-boo's" in life.  We're not supposed to have that option to edit or do-over our experiences - this is how we grow and learn.  We learn from our decisions, challenges, mistakes, as well as from our good fortunes.  We try to advise our children and young people in today's world what to do, what mistakes to avoid based on our lives and experiences, but they must also learn on their own...in their own time...like we did.  Although, the opportunity to have a little conversation with my younger self is intriguing - I probably wouldn't listen, though...sigh.   

Art by:  2Birds 

THINGS I WOULD TELL MY 14 YEAR OLD SELF

Be patient...

It'll get better

You’ll miss out on so much if you’re self-absorbed

Know who you are and listen to your gut

Be unique - celebrate that

Don’t go out of your way to prove yourself to others

If you do your best, you’ll reap rewards

Avoid becoming infected with perfectionism

You are worthy, you are good enough...
You are you're own unique version of perfect

Don't be afraid to try new things, face that fear...a reward is waiting

Don't worry about what people might think

Don't rely on others to make you happy

When meeting a boy, don't say to yourself, "I hope he likes me" - say instead, "I hope I like him"

Your skin will clear up, your body will change

Those gorgeous stars & models in magazines... AIRBRUSHED

They may look "perfect", but they're human – flawed, like we all are

Don't try to look like anyone else

Don't try to act like anyone else

Don’t try to be like anyone else

BE YOURSELF

Learn to say "NO"

Embrace the power to say it

Pace yourself in life, it goes quickly

Use sunscreen...

USE SUNSCREEN

Please, oh, please...embrace your body

Embrace what God & parents gave you

Play music and sing

Think before you quit taking music lessons

And the dance classes, too

Laugh out loud, and often

Speak up, ask questions

Have an opinion

Stand up for yourself

Read

Read even more and be curious

Study...be wondrous of the world

Do more for others

Spend time with your grandparents before they’re gone

Listen to their stories...learn from them

Hug your friends and family often

Tell them that you love them

And SMILE - every day.