Tuesday, February 5, 2013

10 things l would tell my sixteen year old self

1.  Love and respect yourself.
2. Feel Strong and be strong.
3. Dont be ashamed of your intelligence, study hard and you will reap the rewards.
4. Dont be ashamed of yourself. you are a good person, exploring relationships and sexuality is a perfectly normal part of life, just be sensible about how you do it, the church might be strict but god is kind and accepting.
5.  Dont turn your back on your faith so easily, you can challenge your church, question its teachings but stay involved. Faith can be a source of great comfort in a time of need.
6. Eat healthy
7. Drink lots of water..it is great for the skin, the body and the mind
8. Exercise for fun, and try different types of activity.
9. find something that calms you and grounds you...relaxation techniques will help you not to panic, not to fight with your folks, will help you through exam stress, relationship issues etc.
10. make the most of what you have and do not waste your time comparing yourself to others..you are yourself and you will be loved and admired for yourself.
11. Accept yourself body and mind, this is who you are. This is what you have been given, learn to love all of yourself.
12. Always keep your friends, and do not lose yourself in anyone relationship, we need lots of people in our lives.
13. Confrontation of any sort is a discomfort but it does not mean you have to go along with things you dont like, or things you are unhappy with around you.
14. Its ok to be quiet, you do not have to be the joker to lighten the mood of the environment you are in.
15. Do not smoke. it may seem cool but it really does kill, it makes your hair smell, your breath smell, your fingers get discoloured, it is expensive, it damages your teeth and gums, your lungs, and hearth, your skin, and when you get older it will have given your wrinkles, used obscene amounts of your money and caused a whole host of health issues.
16. Dont feel under pressure to do anything you do not want to do because you were too shy to say no.
17, Spend time with your family and your parents and especially your mum. She is a warm, loving, kind and wonderful woman. Sometimes you are both too similar and can spark...see beyond this and embrace all she has to offer you, let her into your world and communicate with her..any effort from you no matter how small will come back to you a hundred fold..
18. dont be afraid to show affection to your dad, he loves you so much and really wants the best for you, communicate with him, tell hime you love him, chat with him, let him into your life, he loves you
19. Do not let your siblings drift from you, you may want different things, have different friend and interests but they are your flesh and blood. keep them close
20. Do not settle for second best. strive for the best ..from yourself, from your life, from your relationships..in all you do, do your best . At the end of the day..Do youself justice. You are amazing xxxxx

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