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10 Things My Teenage Years Have Taught Me

How to survive adulthood.

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10 Things My Teenage Years Have Taught Me
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1. Don't take life too seriously.

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Life is short and you should at least laugh once a day.

2. Your friends are important!

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Hold your friends close; they make the tough times a lot easier.

3. If you love someone, or want to mend bridges, tell them.

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Swallow your pride and apologize when needed.

4. Your life does not revolve around social media!

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Put your phone done when you are out and focus on the present.

5. School is important.

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Get a good education and take school seriously. It will pay off in the end.

6. Take lots of pictures!

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Capture the important moments so you can look back on them afterwards.

7. Life is stressful. It's okay to take a break sometimes. 

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Take a break, sit down and do something for you after a long week.

8. Enjoy being young, enjoy high school and college. Appreciate every moment.

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Appreciate the moments when life is simpler and when your only complaint is an 8 a.m. class.

9. Do things you have never done before.

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Experience new things and step out of your comfort zone.

10. Be selfish.

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Be selfish and do things for yourself while you are young.

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