We grow, we change and we learn, but what would you say to your younger self if you had the chance?
Believe it or not, when I was young, I was a quiet and shy kid because I was too afraid of what other people thought of me. I was scared of what people might say about me or if they would be mean to me.
So, I would tell my younger self to be myself and do what I want because, in the end, no one else’s opinion matters. People should choose their own happiness over what others might think, and in all honesty, people probably do not even notice or care.
Yes, there will always be people who do not like you and will judge you, but do not let it get to you because everyone is different, and you are who you need to be. No matter what you do, someone is always going to be a critic to you.
“It doesn’t get easier,” Cheyenne Peugh said. “You just have to keep moving forward and listen to the ones around you, especially your parents.”
Either someone is too loud, too quiet, talk too much in class, or they do not participate enough. So, it is okay to be who you need to be in the moment and not try to grow up faster. You are going to miss these days when you are older.
I was also really bad at procrastinating, and I still am, but I am trying to be better, and a lot of people have learned this as well through the years.
I would tell myself not to procrastinate and to actually do my homework,” Casen Hostetler said.
Keeping up on school work and really anything else like cleaning or other things in that matter is vital to being successful. Not only does it keep you on track, but it makes you feel better about yourself. You will feel accomplished and are going to be motivated to keep it up. Your hard work will really pay off no matter what it is.
“I would tell my younger self to work hard sooner, get a job sooner so I can make money sooner, and be able to have that security and the accomplishment,” Trayton Otley said.
Last thing, I would tell my younger self and/or younger kids today is to never give up on your dreams, even if they feel an unreachable wish for what gives you hope and happiness.
“When I was younger, I thought by now I would be a ninja. I am not a ninja. I am still in high school, but I still would rather be a ninja today.” Treyvin Willamson said.