Sharing the Wisdom: A Note to Our Younger Selves

Sharing the Wisdom: A Note to Our Younger Selves : It is inevitable that as we age, we gain some perspective on life. As time goes on, it becomes easier to stop petty anxieties from overtaking our thoughts. We all have regrets, but rather than mull them over, it is essential to understand what led us to become the person we are today.

Nevertheless, a few bits of wisdom would have been nice to know from the beginning, and we don’t mean an extension of THE TALK. Growing older has meant accepting certain personal traits and acknowledging imperfection. However, our twenties would have been incredibly different if social media was involved.

Today’s kids have access to too much information, and it can be challenging to filter out what is pertinent. From our perspective, we would like to share the wisdom about what we would tell our younger selves.

Periods are not embarrassing

Decades ago, Courteney Cox was the first person to even utter the word “period” in a television commercial in 1985. “Period embarrassment” stuck around to the point where women continued to hide tampons under other grocery items at the till even as an adult.

Menstruation is a normal bodily process for women, and having cramps doesn’t need to be a national secret, even though today it is easy to order over-the-counter medications online. Raising boys to be accommodating and understanding of the needs of women should also be a high priority.

Focus on what you love

Growing up, it can be easy to be pigeonholed into a career. If you excel at science, you may feel pressured to become a doctor. If you excel at mathematics, you may feel inclined to be an accountant. However, just because you are good at something doesn’t mean that it will make for a good career choice.

Focus your career path by incorporating what you love to do. Most professions require lifelong learning and adjustment, which will be more rewarding if you have a genuine passion.

Adulthood isn’t a destination

We don’t abruptly become an adult on our 18th birthday and suddenly know all of the answers. In fact, a large part of growing up is realizing what we don’t know and accepting assistance. The internet has undoubtedly helped in this regard, but adults still make mistakes.

Life is a constant learning curve, and it is only when we have our own children that we realize what the previous generation must have struggled with as a new parent, often at a much younger age.

Relationships change

People drift apart, circumstances change, and that’s okay. Some people have best friends for life, but even they will attest that relationships are not static. Some partnerships are worth working for and holding onto. Others are better off being left behind as you move forward through life. Friends, family, and lovers that make you feel open to truth and exploring your best self are treasured gems.

Writing a personal journal to your younger self can be cathartic. Take a minute and think about what you would tell yourself. It likely comes down to focusing on what makes you happy rather than society’s ideals of success.