What I Wish I Knew At Age 13

Hey 13 year old, Write. When you get up in the morning, write down what’s in your head. Whatever it is get it out. This practice will change your life.

Hey 13 year old, It's okay to not be able to help someone who's struggling. You should never feel bad because you can't. Other people's issues are not yours. You are not responsible for fixing them.

Hey 13 year old, Write down three things your grateful for every day. Could be the wind on your face or whatever. They say you can’t be grateful and angry at the same time.

Hey 13 year old, Learn some self-defense. This may come in handy if someone tries to take advantage of you.

Hey 13 year old, don’t let anyone tell you that your goal in life is unreasonable and doesn’t meet expectations, because if you really set your mind to something you can absolutely do whatever you want to do!

Hey 13 year old, stop thinking about him/her, you are worth it and always remember what Dori said "When life gets you down, you know what you gotta do... just keep swimming"

Hey 13 year old, Make your bed. Get that bed made when you get up. Making your bed first thing leads on to a good solid start for the day. It seems weird but believe me; this small thing will help you start your day on the right track.

Hey 13 year old, Don’t spend too many hours of your life wearing high heels. Your feet will be sad and ugly when you’re older if you do this.

Hey 13 year old, it's okay to not be okay. just talk to someone about and i promise it gets better

Hey 13 year old, Have a strong handshake. A weak handshake is so very disappointing.

Hey 13 year old, Don’t wear too much makeup. Your real face needs to be seen. Compliment it with some eyeliner or whatever works. Just don’t be that person covered in makeup.

Hey 13 year old, Avoid following the crowd. It doesn’t work. Real friends don’t need to be followed. Do your own thing and settle with the friends you find.

Hey 13 year old, dont do sexual things honestly not worth it unless you want to it is natural dont let anyone go against that but dont givw out your info or go for older people

Hey 13 year old, Uni may or may not make sense. Do it for the right reasons. Only go if you’re passionate about what you’re studying.

Hey 13 year old, Bullying will stop!

Hey 13 year old, If you get tattoos, wait until you’re 30. You’ll be wiser after your twenties.

Hey 13 year old, Exercise. Keep the body moving. Make this a habit for as long as is possible. You’ll live longer and feel better for it.

Hey 13 year old, Stand up when an adult enters the room, look them in the eye and say hello. This is grown up manners and is so valuable.

Hey 13 year old, Sou uma pessoa estressada

Hey 13 year old, Titties hurt...

Hey 13 year old, You were really a little shit back then. Relax, you have absolutely no one to impress, they all know you already.

Hey 13 year old, Try many different things, you may get a hobby and become good on that what you love

Hey 13 year old, Start thinking about the future. It’ll benefit you in the long run

Hey 13 year old, Stop pretending to like “trends” or be apart of them. Just- stop. No one really cares. Unless there a dick. Then they care. Don’t listen to the Dick

Hey 13 year old, Cherish this time, it's the last step before you move on to highschool. I'm currently 18 writing this, and if there's anything I miss it's going out to recess with my elementary friends.

Hey 13 year old, Don't do things that make you unhappy in an effort to fit in. Everyone feels the exact same way you do, and one of this will matter in 10 years. Do what makes you happy and hang out with people who appreciate you for you.

Hey 13 year old, It's okay to talk to someone about how you're feeling and to get help. You don't have to feel like you have to fight on your own. Trust me, you're not as alone in your experience as you think.

Hey 13 year old, Don't fret. You still have the rest of your life to figure things out. You don't need to have everything figured out when you're that young. Not even when you're 18. Trust me, I'm 17 now, and I still don't entirely know what I'm doing.

Hey 13 year old, Always wonder why

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