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65 Things I Wish I Could Tell My Past Self

Where's a time machine when you need it?

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65 Things I Wish I Could Tell My Past Self
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Although we are constantly bombarded with the phrases no regrets, live life with no regrets and anything of the sort, there will always be something in your past you wish you could do differently, right? If there was some possible way for you to travel back in time then you would have a list of things you would want to tell yourself. A do's and don'ts sort of thing. Here is a list of things I wish I could go back and tell my past self (or tell anyone else in middle school/high school) to do, not do, do differently, do more of, or do less of. And I bet you that you'll wish you could tell your old self a few of these things too.

1) It's OK

2) Don't worry so much about the future

3) It will work out how it's supposed to

4) You will get where you are supposed to be

5) That boy does not matter

6) That girl is just being petty

7) Cherish your teachers

8) And your friends

9) And your high school

10) Be thankful for your schoolwork load

11) Eat the extra cupcake if you want to

12) You don't have to fit the mold to be beautiful

13) It's OK to stress

14) But don't make yourself sick in the process

15) Be best friends with your mom

16) And your brother

17) Hang out with your grandparents more (disclaimer: they have really cool stories)

18) Cherish your first car (re: Candy the Camry)

19) Popularity is not everything

20) Buy that concert ticket

21) And that cute shirt you want

22) Go on the random trip with your friends

23) Don't lose touch with old friends

24) Wear whatever it is that you want

25) Makeup isn't everything

26) Don't buy something without trying it on first

27)Smile at everyone; you never know who needs it

28) Everyone is going through something of their own

29) You can't "fix" anyone

30) Stay true to who you are

31) It's OK to press snooze (sometimes)

32) Don't be afraid to dance more

33) Don't ever hide how you truly feel

34) Don't smoke the cigarette if you really don't want to

35) Or drink the beer

36) Tell your friends the truth

37) Order pizza at midnight more often

38) Don't worry about people who don't like you

39) They're just jealous

40) Be confident in who you are

41) And who you are becoming

42) Jump in the pool more

43) Voice your opinion

44) Don't let anybody take away that opinion

45) Or your voice

46) Try more foods that you "don't like"

47) Don't wish your life away

48) Your mother is usually right

49) Be dependable

50) And trustworthy

51) and consistent

52) Love like Christ

53) Take good care of your body

54) Make good grades

55) Study for your tests (good practice for college)

56)Exercise more

57) Boys are not a must in your life

58) Be the kind of friend you want to have

59) Your parents will always find out

60) Take advantage of every opportunity

61) Be nice to everyone you meet, even if they are not nice to you

62) But don't be a total pushover

63) Don't ever hide your emotions

64) It's OK to cry

and last but certainly not least,

65) Always, always, and I mean always stay true to who you are and what you know, deep down, is right.


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