What I Wish I Knew At Age 18

Here's everything everyone wish they knew at the age of 18. 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 18 year old, Take your mental health seriously. (If you can afford a therapist, see one, even if you are doing well! They can help keep you in the best shape possible.) You have to live with yourself, so make sure it's the healthiest self you can have.

Hey 18 year old, When moving out on your own, always remember to buy a toilet plunger for your new place. You won't think of it until you NEED it, and by then it is far, far too late.

Hey 18 year old, It’s ok not to like what everyone else is doing. It’s what makes you unique and once you leave high school, you’ll meet a huge array of people with different interest. If you haven’t found your crew yet, you will!

Hey 18 year old, Don't let your parents push you around at this age. If you want to go to college, do your best and go to college. If you want to take a break from school and get a job for a while, do it!

Hey 18 year old, college stuff is rough. Getting set to go, the mail, learning how to navigate all the resources. After your first semester it becomes second nature. Just get it over with once. PS. Scholarship applications suck. Apply for your Uni's grants.

Hey 18 year old, It's okay to ask for help. Even if you think you know what you're doing. Even if you think you're strong enough to get through this by yourself. The people who love you (and they do exist) want to help you.

Hey 18 year old, you are your own person. Don't let anyone define who you are.

Hey 18 year old, Learn to meditate, use any type of app to get started. It’ll save you a lot of stress and bring you more introspective wisdom!

Hey 18 year old, It doesn't matter what college you go to. You will find the friends/ culture that best suits you no matter where you are. You will learn the things you need if you have a desire to pursue them. Don't kick yourself or stress too much over the decision

Hey 18 year old, everybody is nervous right now, you will have an easier time making friends and social connections with your own age. Don’t be afraid to say hello and meet new people.

Hey 18 year old, You don't know as much as you think you do. Don't stop learning, you have so much more growth and change coming than you can imagine now.

Hey 18 year old, many rich people never went to (or dropped out of) college. Many poor people went to college and graduated with so much debt they never recovered. Take the time to consider whether it's a good idea.

Hey 18 year old, If you have job, save 1% of your check on an account that you can't get your money out. By 10 years you will be able to buy a new home.

Hey 18 year old, Please take care of your teeth. Floss at least once a day, every day if you can, but even once a week is better than nothing. Notice I didn’t say anything about brushing. Both are good, but if you have to pick one, FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, PLEASE FLOSS.

Hey 18 year old, When you feel sad, worried, stressed out, or suicidal, please find a counselor/therapist and even a psychiatrist to assess your mental state and give you the help you need. The way you feel is always important and worth getting better. Take care <3

Hey 18 year old, Before you go to college, learn about sexual assault on campus, consent, and the signs of abusive relationships. You will deal with it more than you think--the first few weeks of the school year usually have the most cases. Learn how to help.

Hey 18 year old, You're better off single. Don't make life decisions for someone who is not living your life.

Hey 18 year old, Start investing in a 401k / Roth IRA as soon as you have an income. If I had started investing at your age I’d have had an extra half-million when I retired.

Hey 18 year old, Don’t believe your parents that you should “study want your heart wants”. Choose wisely, pick a study direction that will lead to a decent job. Your parents lived in the golden age, right now the millennials are the first generation who are worse off

Hey 18 year old, You don't have yourself figured out yet. It's okay to still experiment with what you want to do. Don't rush into college until you really know what you want. It's okay to wait to go until you know what you want.

Hey 18 year old, Take a year off between high school and college, use the time to wonder and explore yourself.

Hey 18 year old, I would like to know that when ending a relationship it doesn't have to be the end

Hey 18 year old, You don’t have to label your sexuality, just do what feels right

Hey 18 year old, , Dont let other take advantage of your true work the time you given to those they dont know the true value. For more greate advice check this young lady out on youtube its called Cultural story time she gives the best advice no matter what age you a

Hey 18 year old, Don’t pursue a career in construction. I made the mistake of thinking building things would be cool only to have my boss put me on a jackhammer for hours everyday.

Hey 18 year old, Keep in mind the upcoming 20 years are the years that u will make ur last living memories for the rest of ur life enjoy the ride get out of ur comfort zone seek knowledge and happiness .. take care of ur family now cz they are not for granted ..

Hey 18 year old, Anything you're doing do it right as long as it's legal and it won't offend God,go for it !

Hey 18 year old, It's good to take however much time you need to stop working and think about who you are, what you want to do, and if the path you're currently on (or considering starting down) is what you want to do and is in line with your values.

Hey 18 year old, No matter what changes your life goes through, if you know who you are, you'll adapt and be ok (it takes time). Be open to the idea that there's more to life than where you've been; even if change sucks now, there are good things on the other side.

Hey 18 year old, Love your life like you want to, not like how they want you to