What I Wish I Knew At Age 13

Here's everything everyone wish they knew at the age of 13. The number next to it indicates the age the author wrote it at.

Hey 13 year old, Middle school is hard enough, you don't need social media to make your life harder. At this age, no matter how mature you think you are, you are still a child, so don't let social media takes advantage of that. You don't know how to

Hey 13 year old, Every decision you make will shape your life somtimes in more profound ways than you can ever imagine.

Hey 13 year old, I know that maybe you feel that that specific person doesn't love you in the same way that you love them. But look around! Aren't you just being a little too distracted and too proud to realize that you're focused on the wrong side?

Hey 13 year old, enjoy your childhood for as long as you can. Don’t rush growing up. You’ll regret it. Also- be kind. The world is mean enough.

Hey 13 year old, learn another language it can be useful in the future and so fun and worth it

Hey 13 year old, Middle school doesn't matter so don't overwork yourself personally in middle school I had all A's but that isn't specially however growth is... So having all Passing grades throughout middle school then suddenly having A's in Highschool is better

Hey 13 year old, know your worth, people might say things to you but know that it wont matter in the future because you´re going to be thriving

Hey 13 year old, it's the law of the jungle! learn to adapt in every situation by sticking to your own principles (but don't show them too much)

Hey 13 year old, Listen to the Lyrics dont be fooled by the beat!

Hey 13 year old, being a teenager might sound exciting just like those aesthetic Pinterest posts and Instagram, but it's honestly not that good, and that's okay! Chose a real friend over 100 of fake ones who just want to act cool or leave you exhausted after talking.

Hey 13 year old, (any age), if you did something by mistake or on purpose and you need to fix it as soon as you can, go to your parents they might get mad but they'll be happy that you immediately came to them for help instead of later. They will help immedietly.

Hey 13 year old, Learn self-defense. I was always a bookworm and I never learned to defend myself. I have taken self-defense lessons now and realized how much it would have helped my confidence while growing up.

Hey 13 year old, Celebrate your differences. This is what makes you who you are.

Hey 13 year old, crack is wack

Hey 13 year old, You know that amazing idea in your head that you thought would change the world? Keep your eye on that idea and do whatever it takes to see out that goal, you might just end up changing the world!

Hey 13 year old, please be kind i used to be super popular as a child and i was a horrible person. i’m pretty sure the last word i told someone a few months before they sadly passed away was “ew move” please don’t be like me.

Hey 13 year old, Don't worry so much about what other think of you. Watch those shows that everyone else think's are cringey, keep making cringey fan-art, keep being you. Most people are too concerned with how other people think of them to be concerned with you.

Hey 13 year old, When they offer you a job one day, they wont ask you if you were/are popular or how many instagram followers you have. Cut toxic people out, small friend circle's are the most non-toxic ones. Call people out.

Hey 13 year old, Enjoy middle school and elementary! It is just a small blip on your life and you will miss it. Focus on your friends and don't date. Bf and Gf will pass but a true friend will always stay! Remember your feelings are always valid and your perfect!

Hey 13 year old, Be kind to people, even if it's discouraged by social pressure or by bullies. Being mean just to avoid bullying is letting them win, instead, you gotta be a better person than them. The bullying will stop in the future; you'll still be a good person.

Hey 13 year old, Never ever overconfident!

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, Hang on 2 ur virginity. I know its real ♡, consuming & intense, but it wont last. U will b left confused 4 years, trying 2 use sex 2 regain that feeling of closeness u shared w/ ur 1st ♡. Better 2 wait, at least til college!

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, 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, 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