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A Letter To My Younger Self

Because someone has to look out for you.

Nicolette Simmons
Apr 25, 2016
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
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A Letter To My Younger Self

Let things find you.

Sometimes when you're focusing on having one thing, you lose sight of what really matters. People will pass you by without you even realizing it. You will find a few friends who earn the right to stay in your life and will stand by you. You will trust people who may not have your best interest at heart, remain strong. The people who truly care about you will stay by your side no matter how tough times get. If things are meant to be, they will happen in due time.

You will make mistakes.

You will make bad decisions and have some lapses in judgement. It is important to not let these mistakes consume you. You will hurt others, and you have to own up to your actions. Trust your instincts. Always. If you are ever lost, take a break from everything and everyone and clear your mind. If you sense some toxic patterns in your life, take a step back and question your thoughts. It's important to learn from your mistakes and move on from them. Forgive others and forgive yourself.

Timing will heal everything.

There will be heartbreak, pain and loss. You must gain the strength to pick yourself back up again, no one can do that for you. People will hurt you; it's OK to feel pain and hurt for a certain period of time, but know when it's time to move on. You'll put yourself out there and receive rejection after rejection, and that is just part of life. Even though it may be hard to stand up again, you have to do it. It is always better to keep trying than to give up. Every day will get easier, I promise.

You must not lose yourself.

You will be pulled in a million different directions throughout your life, it's important to never let things or people take yourself away from who you are. People will come in and try to change your world view, you must not let them. There are people who are meant to change your life for the better and those who may try to influence you in a negative way. If you feel that you are easily impressionable, don't let others see you that way. Don't ever let anyone make you feel like you don't deserve to run your own life. No one sees your life the way you do. If something makes you unhappy, you have the power to change it.

Work hard, be kind, and never lose sight of who you are.


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