Do you remember what your mindset was like when you were 18?
I was pretty sure things would flow very smoothly and I’d be well on my way to…well, I don’t know what exactly, but I was sure I’d be on the fast track to something.
But, as you know, life has a funny way of working out and, for me, it’s taken many turns and detours that I couldn’t have seen coming.
It’s all good, but I still wish I could go back in time and give my 18-year-old self some advice to make things a little bit easier, which I’m sure a lot of you do, too.
This tweet was thrown out to folks and it got them thinking…
https://twitter.com/A_l_a_n__G/status/1314756338870890496
So let’s see how they responded!
1. It doesn’t always work out.
Sad, but true.
Don’t get married
— Pissed Off Crone (@Sharex1) October 11, 2020
2. This is great advice.
We could all use a little bit more cash in the bank.
Save your money
— Xavier (@VozDeEspirito) October 12, 2020
3. You got this!
And don’t let anyone tell you any differently.
Believe in yourself.
— Jo (@JoJoFromJerz) October 10, 2020
4. Get out of bad relationships as soon as possible.
They’ll just get worse.
Leave him now.
— Sharon??????? #IStandWithJeremyCorbyn (@Shazzyrm) October 10, 2020
5. Make the move.
It’ll be good for you.
Move to Germany ??.
My family is all there.
Universal healthcare.
Free college.
Better benefits.
More vacation and paid holidays.
Better safety net.
Better quality of life.
No Donald Trump. ?— SB2019 (@DSBLuvsDogs) October 10, 2020
6. Definitely not for everyone.
If you know it’s true for you, just don’t do it.
Dont have Children.
— rosemary hopkin (@rosemaryhopkin) October 10, 2020
7. It ruins many lives.
And it costs a fortune.
Do not drink
— Waldemar Sarmiento (@WaldemarSA1) October 12, 2020
8. Things will look up.
So keep moving forward.
It gets better.
— M.P. ?✊?✊?✊?✊?✊??️? (@MP_LatinX) October 10, 2020
9. Get that degree!
And get out into the world!
Finish College Damnit!!
— 17mindedindividual (@17mindedindivi1) October 11, 2020
10. This is very important.
Help each other out.
Fight for equality.
— When a Woman Starts Over (@WomanStartsOver) October 11, 2020
11. Always trust your gut.
Believe in yourself.
Follow your instincts.
— Blind Blue Mule (@BlindBlueMule) October 11, 2020
12. You don’t always have to be in a huge hurry.
Good things come to those who wait.
Just slow down!
— JRandy77 (@Randy77J) October 11, 2020
How about you?
What would you tell your 18-year-old self if you could go back in time?
Share your thoughts with us in the comments. Thanks!