Sometimes being a teenager is rough. You go through heartbreak, family issues, broken friendships, body insecurities, and many other things. But, overall, being a teenager is one of the best times in life. You are young enough to be reckless and to do crazy things, yet old enough to not be treated as a little kid. I've put a list together of 50 things I think teenagers should know during this time in their life. Whether you're going through a heartbreak or having the best time of your life, these 50 things should be in the back of your mind. I know they are always in mine. They help me get through many obstacles, inspire me to be great, and make the most of the time I have. I hope you get the same value out of these as I have.

1. Your parents are just looking out for you
2. Learn to accept your body for what it is
3. Don’t get mad over the stupid things
4. Drama is pointless
5. It's okay to grow apart
6. It’s okay to be alone sometimes
7. You’re not always as alone as you think
8. People do care about you
9. If you’re not making mistakes, you’re not going anywhere
10. Failure is a part of success
11. If it’s your dream, you can’t give up
12. Travel
13. You will get past the heartbreak
14. Put yourself first
15. Stop trying to make everyone happy before you address your own happiness
16. Feeling lost is normal
17. Work hard in school, slacking off won’t get you anywhere
18. The person you want to end up with may not be the person you’re supposed to be with
19. Show your emotions
20. Don’t run back to your ex because it's familiar
21. Love wholeheartedly
22. Mental health is important
23. You don’t have to follow tradition. Things might come to you at different times in your life, it may not be a perfect timeline
24. Take advantage of being young
25. With that being said you’re not a little kid
26. Watch home videos
27. Spend as much time as possible with family
28. Tell the people you love that you love them
29. Be the bigger person
30. Be genuinely kind
31. You are worth it
32. Gain experience
33. It's okay to go home early
34. It's okay to stay out late
35. Don’t let anyone pressure you
36. Find someone who’s beautiful on the inside and hold on to that
37. He’s not going to change
38. Don’t let someone in your life who treats you badly
39. Your mother is always right
40. Don’t care what people think
41. Let go of the little insecurities
42. Asking for help isn’t a sign of weakness it’s a sign of strength
43. Dance even if you’re awful
44. Laugh as much as you can
45. Face and conquer your fears
46. Take the risk
47. Invest your money
48. Listen when people talk to you
49. Know you are important
50. Mean it when you say “I love you”

Be the best person you can be, you get one life to live and I hope these fifty things inspire you to do something or realize something maybe you haven't before.