The Things I Wish I Knew When I Was 18

Don't we all wish we could go back in time and tell our younger self some vital lessons? These posts are some of my favourites to read as I find them so interesting to see what others would say given the chance There is nothing that I would ever change as they've all brought me to the place I am right now, but there's a few things that I wish I had learnt a little sooner and here are some of them: 

• Stop worrying so much. 
• Appreciate everything that you do have and stop concentrating on what you don't have. 
• Things happen for a reason and some things just aren't meant to be. 
• Not everyone will like you. 
• You won't like everyone either, that's fine.
• The first real heartbreak is the worst and you will feel like you've hit rock bottom, it makes you stronger though. 
• Shopping till you've not got any money left isn't ever going to make you happy. 
• Make the most out of your mum being around, parents aren't invincible. 
• Friends will come and go, it's just part of life.
• Try not to worry about your body so much, you'll get to a happy place eventually. 
• University isn't quite what you expected. 
• Look after your hair. 
• Being able to love yourself is more than important than you could ever realise. 
• That boy you were smitten with when you were 16 comes back into your life when you're 23, for good. 
• Leave your skin alone. 
• Alcohol really doesn't agree with you, don't be embarrassed about it. 
• Don't lie to your dad about getting your nose pierced, he has your best interest at heart. 
• Stand up for yourself.
• Enjoy your 20's more, they're difficult but awesome. 
• Speak up a little more, there is no need to be scared of others. 
• Turns out working in a bar is one of the best jobs that you've ever had. 
• Care more about what your loved ones think about you instead of strangers. 
• Being single at some point is really important, embrace it. 
• Success isn't the same for everyone. 
• Look after yourself, self-care is vital. 
• You can't plan for everything, life has a habit of leading the way. 

What would you say to your 18-year old self?

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