- You are beautiful. You rarely feel that way in the moment, and at 26 you still often won’t, but try to see it now.
- You will learn to love and to be vulnerable one day. Yes it will fuck you over like you’re afraid it will but it’s the only way that you will learn and grow as a person.
- Your travel addiction is a good thing. See as much of the world as you can on whatever budget you have. You will always be broke because when you’re not traveling you spend your money on other things to make you happy. You never really liked material things anyway, so you might as well get some more life experience.
- Cherish your friendships. Stop going years without calling your old friends and telling them you love them.
- In general, tell people you love them more.
- You will regret the nights you stayed in more than the mornings you woke up with pounding vodka hangovers.
- You will miss school. Never stop learning and asking questions.
- You are smarter than you think you are.
- Stop assuming people don’t like you. Sometimes you’re intimidating and often it doesn’t matter. Just be yourself.
- Call your mom more.
Inspired by Oprah and this lady.
Note to self: you’re only 26. A lot of this still applies.
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I just turned 21 a few months ago. Thank you for this post, I could use all the advice I can get!
Thus far, I’ve realized we battle insecurities (albeit sometimes unique ones) at every age. This kindness and wisdom for oneself is always appreciated. Thank you. Sending you hugs, sweetheart!
I loved this! I found myself in every point.
xx
You’re so incredible- at 26 to be in touch with your feelings like this is a huge achievement. Hell, at any age! Sometimes its really scary or causes us to lament over lost time. But instead, I’m trying to focus on the positive and the opportunity in front of me and be excited instead of scared.
Beautifully and perfectly said! I love this. I’d definitely say just about all these things to my younger self!
I love number 9. I remember having such a hard time at that age with acting like myself all of the time. It wasn’t until I was older that I realized all my favorite people were the ones I acted like myself with!
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