1. A boy does not and should not define what you look like

If a boy says, "Gee, you look better with makeup," leave him. Plus, I don't think your father would be too happy with the kid if he found out.

2. Do not envy what others have

I can't even count the times that I've sat and scrolled through Instagram just admiring the tall and skinny girls as I eat a six-piece chicken finger plate from Zaxbys. Before I turned 16, I used to envy girls who were tall and skinny, but the second I turned 17, I began to appreciate my short and curvy figure. Appreciate whatever figure you have because, in the end, envy isn't cute.

3. Don't try to keep up with the Joneses

Just because a new diet fad or trend comes out, doesn't mean you have to flock to it immediately to fit in.

4. Learn your rights

As a woman, you should know your rights to your body. I know most of them, but hopefully, by the time you're here, I'll know all of them.

5. There's nothing wrong with having "bigger" features

Your big eyes are adorable. Your nose is beautiful. Don't be ashamed of your features because if nobody else loves them, I will.

6. If you hear negativity from your relatives, tell me

I'm sure you won't have this problem like I did, but my mom told me that they should take a step back and evaluate themselves before they try to tell me what's wrong with me. I'm telling you the same thing.

7. Learn what works for you

What workouts and diets that work for me may not work for you. You may be more into cardio or weights. Me? I prefer neither, but that's okay because it works for me. Find your niche and what works best for you.

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8. Do not let anybody tell you what you can or cannot do to (or with) your body

I'm growing up right now in an age where the future is female and the feminist movement is at an all-time high. It's crazy to think that you may learn about this day and age in school. Here's what I want you to know that the teachers, your classmates, and your textbooks won't tell you — you own your body. No other woman owns your body. No man owns your body. Do what's best for you and your life and screw anybody else's opinions.

9. You may think plastic surgery is the answer. Plot twist — it's not. 

I had surgery when I was 13 years old and it was absolute hell recovering and getting used to the stares from my classmates. Don't resort to going under the knife unless it's a medical reason.

10. I think you are beautiful just how you were born

I haven't met you yet, but I want you to know that if you want to change your diet and start to work out more, fine. I can't stop you from wanting to change yourself and your diet, but if I didn't tell you that you are beautiful, then I've failed as a mother.