During your teenage years, you may have endured more emotional damage than all the Nicholas Sparks movies combined. Don't worry, high school does that to you. It happens the entire time, even in college. But it's all worth it, because you end up learning a lot about yourself along the way. Here are 30 things that you'll definitely want to know during these life-changing years.
- Being nice doesn’t cost anything
- Not all of your friends are going to be there forever.
- Yes. Your makeup looks orange.
- It's okay to be single.
- It doesn’t matter where you get your degree; it matters what you do with it.
- Don't bottle up your feelings. It's okay to cry.
- Find a boy that chases after God more than he chases after you.
- It doesn’t matter how many likes you get on that Instagram picture.
- You will regret things, but don’t let that hinder you from grasping new opportunities.
- Trust your gut feeling.
- People aren’t immortal. Love on them while they are still here.
- You might not find your friend group as fast as you thought.
- Get involved in school.
- See your grandma as much as possible.
- Your worth is rooted in the words of your Creator.
- You don't have to prove yourself to anyone.
- Embrace your awkwardness; if people make fun of you, they’re jealous of your confidence.
- Don’t be embarrassed to befriend older people. They’re wiser than people your age.
- Everyone is going to disappoint you at some point.
- Stop taking things personally. Not everyone hates you.
- Happiness is a way of travel, not a destination.
- Laugh hard and love often.
- Talk to that person you miss. Chances are they miss you, too.
- Even if you’re not a hugger, hug.
- Smile to strangers; everyone is going through different situations you aren’t aware of.
- People will take advantage of you if you let them.
- Temptation comes in all forms.
- Your language impacts your attitude and others’ around you.
- Love your family. Even if they’re annoying.
- Pray and read your Bible.
