A Letter To My Younger Self
Start writing a post
Student Life

A Letter To My Younger Self

Or anyone else who needs some advice

5
A Letter To My Younger Self

Hey you,

Good things come to those who wait. Stop wishing away your life and actually live it.

Stop wishing you were graduating and moving away from "this horrible town" because you have four whole years to make memories meet friends and accomplish everything you need to get to college. Plus, you know you love where you came from.

You are who you are,and there can never be another you. Stop overthinking everything you do because believe it or not no one is going to remember that super embarrassing thing that you did on that one Tuesday your freshman year of high school. People are going to remember how you made them feel so, be empathetic and remember that you cant ever judge a book by its cover. Unless its a movie "based" off a book, then its never good- unless its Harry Potter that's the one exception to that rule.

Stop trying to impress other people so much, impress your self. Push yourself, but give yourself a break every once in awhile. AP classes look good on college apps but only if you don't have a mental break down before you make it to college.

You are not "too good" to go to a junior college-because that's where you end up, but it's also where you get super involved on campus, gain a lot of experience, and meet a ton of amazing people.

Do NOT ever be ashamed of who you are. Be loud, be sensitive, be crazy, be quirky. Be who you are and love who you are with your whole heart. Hiding things that you might not particularly like about yourself is just time consuming and stressful. It's so much easier to just be you, and trust me you will find people that appreciate you in all your glory.

Work hard and don't ever stop pushing yourself, trust me you'll be grateful later. Put your whole heart into the things that you do. Love people wholly and unconditionally. You're going to have your heart broken a few times, sometimes by boys, sometimes by friends and sometimes by your family and even sometimes by yourself. But sometimes falling apart gives you a chance to put your pieces back together in a different way and build yourself up.

Don't worry about whether or not you "fit in". If everyone looked and acted the same the world would be an extremely boring place. The Earth needs you and your spark. You will never please yourself if you are constantly trying to please other people instead. You need to stand up for what you believe in and show the world the beauty of what makes you unique.

Stop worrying so damn much. The future is going to happen the way that its going to happen. All you need to worry about is making sure you live the best life you can.


Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
the beatles
Wikipedia Commons

For as long as I can remember, I have been listening to The Beatles. Every year, my mom would appropriately blast “Birthday” on anyone’s birthday. I knew all of the words to “Back In The U.S.S.R” by the time I was 5 (Even though I had no idea what or where the U.S.S.R was). I grew up with John, Paul, George, and Ringo instead Justin, JC, Joey, Chris and Lance (I had to google N*SYNC to remember their names). The highlight of my short life was Paul McCartney in concert twice. I’m not someone to “fangirl” but those days I fangirled hard. The music of The Beatles has gotten me through everything. Their songs have brought me more joy, peace, and comfort. I can listen to them in any situation and find what I need. Here are the best lyrics from The Beatles for every and any occasion.

Keep Reading...Show less
Being Invisible The Best Super Power

The best superpower ever? Being invisible of course. Imagine just being able to go from seen to unseen on a dime. Who wouldn't want to have the opportunity to be invisible? Superman and Batman have nothing on being invisible with their superhero abilities. Here are some things that you could do while being invisible, because being invisible can benefit your social life too.

Keep Reading...Show less
houses under green sky
Photo by Alev Takil on Unsplash

Small towns certainly have their pros and cons. Many people who grow up in small towns find themselves counting the days until they get to escape their roots and plant new ones in bigger, "better" places. And that's fine. I'd be lying if I said I hadn't thought those same thoughts before too. We all have, but they say it's important to remember where you came from. When I think about where I come from, I can't help having an overwhelming feeling of gratitude for my roots. Being from a small town has taught me so many important lessons that I will carry with me for the rest of my life.

Keep Reading...Show less
​a woman sitting at a table having a coffee
nappy.co

I can't say "thank you" enough to express how grateful I am for you coming into my life. You have made such a huge impact on my life. I would not be the person I am today without you and I know that you will keep inspiring me to become an even better version of myself.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

Waitlisted for a College Class? Here's What to Do!

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

105565
college students waiting in a long line in the hallway
StableDiffusion

Course registration at college can be a big hassle and is almost never talked about. Classes you want to take fill up before you get a chance to register. You might change your mind about a class you want to take and must struggle to find another class to fit in the same time period. You also have to make sure no classes clash by time. Like I said, it's a big hassle.

This semester, I was waitlisted for two classes. Most people in this situation, especially first years, freak out because they don't know what to do. Here is what you should do when this happens.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments