What I Wish I Knew At Age 13

Here's everything everyone wish they knew at the age of 13. If it's good advice, hit the upvote button. The number next to it indicates the age the author wrote it at. Feel like there's something missing? Add a new message!

Hey 13 year old, When I was your age, all I did was try to be popular. I was not happy. Try to find a friend group you actually enjoy being around, popularity won't matter in the future.

Hey 13 year old, Keep not caring what others think and just do what makes you happy

Hey 13 year old, it's okay to feel sad. Just because you're young doesn't mean you don't have a reason to have those feelings. P.S. look into your mental health, you may find that there is help for you!

Hey 13 year old, keep dreaming and do everything you want to

Hey 13 year old, Don’t let the fear of going to a bigger school the next year get to you.

Hey 13 year old, Finish school. For the majority of people, it makes sense to finish school. Most other things can wait until you finish school.

Hey 13 year old, As you move through the next few years you might drift from your friends. It's okay to let go, to find new people, and to move on as you grow up. Try to keep friends that make you feel happy, validated, and safe. You'll be okay.

Hey 13 year old, Tell someone what he did to you when you were 8. The consequences are not on you, they are on him.

Hey 13 year old, Look after your teeth, once they're damaged you're screwed

Hey 13 year old, Close your mouth when you eat. We don’t need to see your food being ground down.

Hey 13 year old, If you don't like something, you don't always have to just sit there and take it. You can be in control.

Hey 13 year old, don't fall for him you like girls anyway

Hey 13 year old, Join that sport you’ve always wanted to join

Hey 13 year old, if you feel like you should be counting calories or dieting, it’s a bad idea. your health is important but if you’re sacrificing time with your friends and family to lose weight it’s not worth it

Hey 13 year old, Dress with style. You don’t need to show everything to turn heads.

Hey 13 year old, Aproveite bem sua vida e não se envolva com drogas e estude muito.

Hey 13 year old, make some dumb memories, you don’t want to look back on your teenage years and feel like you wasted them

Hey 13 year old, do it while you can. one day you wont be able to.

Hey 13 year old, Speak up if you don’t agree with something. If you believe in someone or something, don’t be afraid to speak up.

Hey 13 year old, If you are being bullied tell your parents or teachers. You shouldn't have fear of those morons, they are nothing and you are better than them, you are stronger in heart and that's what matters.

Hey 13 year old, Before you 'date' someone talk to them and get to know them. Feelings get hurt when you break it off as bf and Gf. Egos get hurt when you friend zone them.

Hey 13 year old, High school is tough, if you don’t have any friends now don’t worry you will find them. Don’t stress and make sure you have some good books around

Hey 13 year old, Always look forward, Never look back... Even if what is ahead is bad.... There will always be something good

Hey 13 year old, Sempre faz o que vc gosta nao o que os outros gosta

Hey 13 year old, Get rid of friends who are no good. Not always easy when you’re young. Don’t waste your time with kids who cause you more harm than good. If kids have a habit of making you feel sad, best to step away and not spend time with them.

Hey 13 year old, Please, I know you saw his friend give him a shoutout on his story, and I know he had a cool hat and he looked like a nice person, but DO NOT add him:) its not worth it

Hey 13 year old, Don't get a boyfriend or girlfriend at your age your not so mature and that lasts only for a week. You get sad for nothing.

Hey 13 year old, You will eventually find the right friend group. Just let the world run its course and everything happens for a reason

Hey 13 year old, Não ligue para o que as pessoas vão falar de você

Hey 13 year old, Don't worry about being the weird one, you just haven't found your tribe yet.