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5 Things I Wish I Could Tell The Girl I Used to Be.

We all wish we could tell our past selves something.

Abby Smith

Jan 13, 2020

University of West Georgia

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5 Things I Wish I Could Tell The Girl I Used to Be.

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Like every girl in her pre-teens, I was insecure and trying to find my place. Here are things I wish I could tell myself now:

I would tell her things get better.

You have been through so many trials and you did not think you would make it. You cried over boys, bad test grades, and losing special friends. Through it all, you have met great guys who are there for you, made exceptional grades, and have gained better friends than ever before. To all the situations that devastated you, things get better.

I would tell her that you are not responsible for other people’s happiness.

You do not have to put other people's needs above your own. You do not have to be constantly drained for the belief that you can fix others. Those people cannot put their happiness into one person. You hurt the people who rely on you for their happiness, because you enable them. When you're gone, they will be worse off than before. Then you are left picking up your own pieces and without the pieces you gave to the other person.

I would tell her not to rush herself.

There are some things that you will figure out in your own time. You do not have to act older and as if you have everything together. Overtime you will become the person you want to be. Until then, enjoy your crazy friends, be yourself, and make mistakes.

I would tell her that people are not worth changing for.

You felt that you were not “it” enough to be in the in-crowd. You did not need to change anything about yourself to be more accepted. Your unique personality will attract the people you need to surround yourself with: the people who appreciate you and pull you up. The ones you feel like you need to change for, are not the ones who will stick by your side and encourage your differences.

I would tell her you’re beautiful.

You thought that all the popular girls did not have flaws. You thought you were the only one struggling with insecurities. You did not know that everyone has their own insecurities. Just because you did not fit society's idea of “beautiful" doesn't mean that you weren't. You are your own kind of beautiful. You are genuine, thoughtful, and trustworthy. You would do anything for those you care about. Beauty is not all on the outside, it is within you. Your love and confidence shine through and your real beauty shows.

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5 Things I Wish I Could Tell The Girl I Used to Be.

We all wish we could tell our past selves something.

I would tell her things get better.

I would tell her that you are not responsible for other people’s happiness.

I would tell her not to rush herself.

I would tell her that people are not worth changing for.

I would tell her you’re beautiful.

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And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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