People learn a lot of lessons throughout their lives from others. If we did not learn these lessons, life would not be nearly as great. Pretty much everyone has something they would want to tell their younger selves. We would all give ourselves advice, or just talk to ourselves about something important in our lives. I, for one, would tell myself a lot. So, here is some advice for my younger self.
Firstly, you need to stop taking what people say to heart. Oftentimes when people are awful to you, it isn't actually because of something you did. You are perfectly fine in what you're doing, keep being you. Don't let anyone tell you to stop.
Next, be more proud of who you are. You like things that others don't and that is fine. Everyone likes something that no one else does, and they aren't ashamed, so why should you be?
Third, you have a habit of not doing things out of fear of embarrassment. Let that go. If it is something you enjoy, why wouldn't you just do it? Don't be afraid of living just because you think people will make fun of you. People suck, and that is okay.
Lastly, don't let people tell you that you shouldn't do or like something just because they don't. You are your own person, with her own likes and dislikes and there is nothing to be ashamed of. If you want to sit at home and read while your friends all hang out, do it. There is nothing wrong with broadening your horizons.
I hope this is relatable for a lot of adults, and helpful for a lot of teenagers, because if someone had told me these things, I would have been a lot happier growing up.
