There are so many things we wish we knew when we were younger, it would have made life so much easier. Maybe you are still young, then learning these lessons now will greatly improve your life going forward. Trust us, these are as true as they come!
1. Beauty is on the inside
Yes, this is absolutely true. Beauty comes from the inside and relationships that last are based on chemistry between two people. Not how they look or how much money they have. Those that fixate on the fleeting beauty of youth are in for a much harsher, shallower and lonely existence than those that come to realise this at a young age.
2. Some people will just never hear or understand you
No matter how well you put across your point, or how hard you scream, or how often you say something, some people will just never hear you or understand you. What you must learn is to let these people go without animosity or anger. There is no point in wasting time with them when there are so many out there that will understand you and your message.
3. All pain will pass
While we don't realise it in youth, and there are some things that will always leave scars, deep raw pain will always pass in time and brighter days will emerge. No matter how bad things get there will always be hope, therefore it is so important to continue to put one foot in front of the other and never stay still.
4. You can choose your friends and relationships
When we are young we are more or less forced into family relationships and friendships through circumstance and geography. However, as we age these relationships become our choice. Which is great news! The important thing is to remember you do not have to keep satisfying others that you no longer feel obliged to be attached to.
5. Don’t keep fighting a losing battle
When a battle is lost sometimes it is best to pick up your tools, learn your lessons, and improve for your next challenge than spending years hacking away at a hopeless cause. Defeats are not defeats when you consciously turn them into learning curves.
6. More people love and care for you than you realise
In the busyness of everyday life we may not always get the attention we hope for and may sometimes feel like we are forgotten. We guarantee though that in most cases there are far more people who love and care for you than what you realise. Even if you don't feel like it currently, there are plenty out there who would love to have you in their life.7. Criticism is counterproductive
Remember the quote: 'Those who are without sin, cast the first stone'.
Often we criticise others, look down on others, or get angry about other's behaviour when we are guilty of wrongdoing ourselves. Always look at what you can improve personally before criticising others.
8. Fear hurts us more than consequences
In the vast majority of cases your fears are far more damaging and hurtful than any consequence of action. This doesn't mean you should do stupid things, it does mean that you shouldn't let your fears control you.
Why not ask someone older than you, they are bound to confirm these are as true as the sun rising in the east!
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