What I Wish I Knew At Age 14

Hey 14 year old, Remember your surroundings temporary, if it sucks it will change.

Hey 14 year old, Explore interests and hobbies and identities. Try everything! And, try to stick with the ones you like the best.

Hey 14 year old, Don’t stay with a group of friends who treat you badly just because you’ve been friends with them a while.

Hey 14 year old, Most of the people you meet now you’ll never see again after high school so enjoy the moments you guys have together and MAKE PICTURES

Hey 14 year old, Don't worry too much about being attractive to the opposite sex. There is so much more time for that than you realize. Focus on improving yourself: in school, emotionally, physically.

Hey 14 year old, You’re going to CRINGE at the stuff you post now in the future, but enjoy it.

Hey 14 year old, Even if it is easier to lie than it is to tell the truth, even if the lie doesn’t hurt anyone, always choose to tell the truth.

Hey 14 year old, There's a brand new music player called the ipod coming out. It's going to be huge. Put every penny you can into Apple stock right now.

Hey 14 year old, I know there's a lot of pressure to develop crushes and start "kid dating" right now. But if you're not feeling it that's ok too! There's nothing wrong with you!

Hey 14 year old, Stop listening to other people, they have NO CLUE what's going on. They don't know why they are alive, they don't even know where gravity comes from. Keep their cluelessness in perspective and discover your own path.

Hey 14 year old, High schools a scary first step, but go with the flow, don't try to force friendship on anyone, you shouldn't have to try to be friends, it will come naturally.

Hey 14 year old, Dont worry about what people say and be happy

Hey 14 year old, The next few years probably feel pretty terrifying right now and you probably feel like you're on your own. Everyone feels like that, and although right now people won't always share that or admit it, they all feel the same.

Hey 14 year old, Even though you feel like your emotions don't matter, they do. Others indeed have problems that are maybe a bit more serious then yours. But that doesn't mean that yours are invalid! You'll only teach yourself to feel guilty when your sad.

Hey 14 year old, dont get a boyfriend at this age, you are not mature enough for that just dont do it

Hey 14 year old, don’t mess with half the guys at the highschool before your freshman year.

Hey 14 year old, The most important truth is that no one magically knows what they are doing in life. Not kids, not teenagers, not adults. Not you. Be humble, but don't take any guff. We're all doing the best we can with what we have, including you!

Hey 14 year old, Don't rely on your school or church to accurately teach you about sex or vices. Talk to a trusted adult or seek out a therapist or other professional with whom to discuss those things.

Hey 14 year old, You'll find your friend group, try not to let the anxiety about it keep you up at night. It's ok to be queer.

Hey 14 year old, It’s okay to cry if you need to. Sometimes, all you need is a good cry to just relive stress.

Hey 14 year old, If you're interested in something, don't stop practicing and doing it. If your friends tell you not to do something you're really interested in, they aren't real friends.

Hey 14 year old, Life is full of surprises but for me i got it in a good way . I believe my parents are a little backwards

Hey 14 year old, It's okay to do what you love but always listen to your parents with all your heart.

Hey 14 year old, there is always sunshine after the storm.

Hey 14 year old, when you are not at home, live your best life. forget what is at home for just that little bit and be free.

Hey 14 year old, don't be so hard on yourself, it will get easier. I PROMISE!

Hey 14 year old, Build your relationships with your friends, if you don't you'll regret it

Hey 14 year old, No one can be a better you than you. Don't change yourself

Hey 14 year old, Never be ashamed of telling someone what you feel

Hey 14 year old, Who cares what they think! Be you!