100 things I'd tell my younger self...

Originally this was supposed to be 100 things I'd tell my younger self...but I'm drawing a blank...so feel free to comment if you have anything you'd like to add.

100 Things I’d tell my younger self if I could go back in time…



1. Don’t take yourself so seriously
2. Laugh at yourself
3. When something upsetting happens, ask yourself “will this really matter in five years from now?”
4. Don’t get down when “you’re the only girl in High School without a boyfriend. The right one will come along when you’re 31.”
5. Don’t get married to get married. Get married because you’re madly in love.
6. Don’t be in a rush to grow up. Being a grown up comes with responsibilities – Work, Bills, more bills.
7. Write in a journal about your day…because a time will come when you won’t remember.
8. Remember…it’s okay to be empathetic and a bleeding heart.
9. Volunteer and help others…it will make you feel better about yourself.
10.When things are going wrong in your life, and you think that nothing worse cold happen…be thankful for all the good you do have in your life because someone out there has it much much worse.
11.Don’t let the comments of a bully effect who you think of yourself. You are wonderful just the way you are.
12.Remember…when you see something cool that you absolutely must have…restrain yourself because once you get it something even cooler will come along – this generally happens as soon as you buy the latest and greatest cell phone.
13.Be kinder to your parents. Don’t give them such a hard way to go. Sometimes they actually do know what they are talking about.
14.Do your best in school. Believe it or not, it really does matter later in life even if you don’t think so at the time.
15.The saying “the grass is always greener on the other side” isn’t always true.
16.Be thankful for what you have rather than jealous of what you don’t.
17.When your elders say “if only I knew then what I know now.” And then proceed to give you advice of what you should do…you might want to actually listen…because generally they are right.
18.Remember, that everyone is someone’s daughter, son, mother, or father. So even the bad people in the world is someone special to someone.
19.Never settle in life. You can do anything you put your mind to.
20.Never stop dreaming.
21.The ‘love’ that you see all your friends having in high school for their boyfriends and girlfriends really isn’t love…it’s some other thing entirely. You don’t really know what love is at such a young age.
22.There is nothing wrong with giving a homeless person some money. 9 out of 10 might just use it to buy alcohol…but that 1 person might really need it.
23.Don’t ever be a cynic.
24.If you’re truly passionate about the work you do, you’ll never work a day in your life.
25.You can’t save all the homeless animals…even though you’ll want to.
26.It’s very easy to be really bad with money, so try and keep a handle on yourself. That whole “credit rating” thing really is true!
27.Learn to cook from your mother…even if she doesn’t want you in the kitchen getting in the way! Her recipes are priceless and no one makes food like she does!
28.If you’re sick…go to the doctor…don’t put it off.
29.Dare to be different. Don’t be like everyone else…even if people look at you funny!
30.When you think you’re fat…you’re not. When you get older you’d kill to be the size you are now!
31.College really is important. You can be successful without, but go while you’re younger. Its much harder the older you get.
32.Negativity breeds negativity. Try and stay positive.
33.It really is OK to say no at times.
34.It’s okay to be sensitive.
35.Fad diets are called that for a reason. And they never work longterm.
36.Don’t try to be something you’re not, just for the sake of pleasing someone.
37.Take care of your teeth. Brush and floss daily. You’ll thank me later!
38.Never be afraid to try new foods. Try it, you’ll like it!
39.Internet dating isn’t all it’s cracked up to be!
40.Give blood more…people need it!
41.Telling the truth, while it may hurt someone is better than a lie any day!
42.It’s okay at times to be a little naïve…but don’t believe everything people tell you.
43.If you’re going to move, move some place warm!
44.Use your God given talents. He gave them to you for a reason!
45.Don’t drink and drive. It’s not worth the risk.
46.Hatred only makes you more miserable…and tired. It takes a lot out of you to hate someone!
47.Go to church more than just Christmas and Easter.
48.The sanctity of marriage is special, and should be valued. Don’t ever let anyone say that marriages can’t last.
49.Try to learn to have patience. It’s hard but very needed.
50.Rather than dreading having to go out in the cold to go to the 11:00 pm Christmas Eve service…enjoy it. You’ll really appreciate it when you’re older.
51.Watch less TV – there’s more to life.
52.Go to more concerts. You love music! Nothing can top a live performance!
53.The world doesn’t revolve around you! Hard to believe…I know!
54.Be more open minded. You might actually like a movie you refuse to watch!
55.Just because it’s “new” and “shiny” doesn’t mean you have to buy it!
56.Take care of the things you have.
57.Don’t ever do drugs (your older self never did and isn’t missing a thing).
58.Don’t ever start smoking – Quitting is a real pain. It will make you grumpy and irritable…and no one wants that…plus it really makes you stink!!
59.Don’t be so opinionated.
60.Never judge
61.Never say never because you just don’t know!
62.Dream Big!
63 Someday someone is going to tell you something about yourself and you’ll get mad, and it will hurt, and sting…but remember…the truth hurts.  Instead of getting mad, absorb what was said and try to fix it