Driving home the other day I heard a song on the radio about writing a letter to my younger self and thought what would I tell my younger self? Of course, I have regrets, but really do I? That is the question I often ask myself. I am a firm believer that everything happens for a reason so maybe some of those regrets would turn into a reason, who knows? I got to thinking and decided to just give it a try and see what came out, so here goes nothing...
Dear Younger me (not quite sure of the age, maybe late teens/early 20’s),
Where to start. I guess it all begins with make sure you go away to college, education of course is important, but the life lessons almost supersede it. You have always been an independent spirit and you need to let it free. Study hard but most important don’t rush it and have fun. Life is hard and adulting can sometimes be even harder. Take your time, you’re still young and have the rest of your life to work and make adult decisions. There is no rush, soak it all in, be a part of it all sports, games, clubs, organizations. Leadership skills aren’t always taught inside lecture halls but will definitely help you go far in life. Learning how to be a true leader will provide you with great success later in life.
Travel as much as you can before you have children if you even decide to have them. If you get a call from your girlfriend to go to Florida on a whim….GO! They give you vacation days at work for a reason and when you retire nobody gives you money for the days that you didn’t take. Be dedicated to your job/profession but work hard…play hard.
Try not to find things to worry about and don’t worry about the things you can’t control. This is probably one of the most important things I want to tell you at an early age. Stress is real and it does crazy things to your body. There is a time and place to worry but make sure you aren’t creating things to worry about.
True friends are just that, true friends. Friendships come natural, if you have to force them or if they are one-side then maybe they aren't worth investing in. Ture friends are there when you don’t even know you need them. They show up just to show up and there is give and take. Don’t let anyone take advantage of you, know your self worth and value and stick to it.
As a female, it is natural to want to find and be loved. Again, don’t force it. You will find yourself in relationships that aren’t real. Just like friendships, these to come natural and when it is real you will know. Be comfortable being single. It can be difficult to be the 3rd or 5th wheel at times but being a confident single woman is way more important than being with someone who doesn’t treat you like you deserve to be treated.
Lastly, if you want something go after it. You have to be your own voice. Don’t let any body tell you that you can’t do something for whatever reason. Reach for the stars and don’t settle in love, your career or anything else. Try new things and most importantly love yourself first! You are destined to do great things.
Love,
Me at age 43 😊
- Mollie Blixt, Area Manager of The Learning Experience Gurnee, The Learning Experience Independence, The Learning Experience South Lyon and The Learning Experience South Lyon West
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