When you are young, most of the time you are just trying to push forward, to get more mature, and you forget to live. Really, really live. If you are anything like me, you want time to slow down when you get older.
1 Invest in Quality Clothing
Trust me, they never, ever go out of style.
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2 Fall in Love at Least Once
Don't close yourself off! Love is a beautiful thing.
3 Know That Nobody else Controls You
And if they try, you need a new friend, boyfriend, whoever. Nobody should ever control you.
4 If You Feel Hatred, Keep It to Yourself
You should never actively try to hurt anybody else.
5 Forgive as Much as You Can
Don't forget, just forgive.
6 Keep Going and Going, Never Give up
It will help you in all walks of life.
7 Embrace High School
Sure, you aren't going to peak there, but it does have its place in your life cycle.
8 Be Nice to Humans
Seriously. Don't make jokes behind people's back, give back to the community, be nice.
9 Help Animals
In every form. Whether it is volunteering at a shelter or just adopting a pup from a shelter. Be nice to animals, always.
10 Find out What Commands You
What is at the root of your entire being? Find it and indulge yourself.
11 Be Active
Always move. Exercise – whatever form it takes - and keep moving.
12 Find a Role Model
Or a mentor and aim to achieve even more than they could ever, ever do. It'll push you forward.
13 Don't Go Crazy about Material Items
Sure, when you are young you want to buy the newest of everything but calm down. Eventually, you want something deeper.
14 Have Trust and Confidence in Yourself
Always. This is huge and will carry you throughout your life.
15 Don't Worry, Just Try to Live
I love this. I need this more in my life.
16 Do You
Despite the judgment of others, just do you.
17 Hang onto Deep Relationships
Always, always hang onto them.
18 Remember, Age is Not a Disease
We spend so much time trying to stay young. Keep in mind, age is not a disease.
