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15 Things I Wish I Could Tell My 11-Year-Old Self

I wish more than anything I could tell my past self how alright everything is going to be.

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15 Things I Wish I Could Tell My 11-Year-Old Self
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Looking at our past selves, we can all think of a time or two when you wish you could go back in time and let yourself know everything that you know now. I know I do.

Here's everything that I want to say to my 11 year old self, an age where I needed the most guidance and support.

1. Tell mom you love her more often

2. Your family will always be there

3. School might seem awful now, but just pace yourself

4. Enjoy your youth, adulthood is not fun

5. Take time to realize who your true friends are because others will just waste your time

6. That boy you're obsessing over and keep getting your heart broken by, will literally not even matter.

7. He's nothing and you're everything

8. Instead of using your money to buy things, use it to make memories. Go to more concerts, take mom out to dinner, just live.

9. It's okay to cry, don't hold all your emotions in

10. Don't feel so pressured to stay so strong

11. A lot of people will tell you a lot of things as you get older about what life path to take but only do what makes you truly happy

12. Don't hole yourself up in your room, go outside more

13. No one is judging you as hard as you think they are

14. Smile more

15. It gets better

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