Imagine all the time that you spend worrying about your embarrassing moments. Now understand that almost everyone else does the same. Nobody is thinking about your embarrassing things. Just their own. I find this idea freeing.

Don't listen to random strangers on the internet

Be careful who you have kids with.

You are only responsible for yourself . You cannot and should not try to control others even if you think you're being charitable. Similarly don't let other people control your emotions.

Don't be so hard on yourself, sometimes life gets complicated, is not your fault, just do your very best in every situation, and let things go as they should

It's okay to not be okay

Just because you don’t like something doesn’t mean it’s inherently bad. Don’t s**t on someone because they find joy in something you don’t.

Never put anyone on a pedestal, they will have no choice but to look down on you.

Never lose sight of the parts of life you're absolutely clear about. The truest part of ourselves is found inside that clarity. Also, never ever ever be afraid to start over. You will NOT be starting from scratch, you will be starting from experience.

Try it. Whatever it is you are debating, as long as it doesn't hurt anyone, and isn't illegal, try it. Not trying it is going to weigh on you far more than any minor embarrassment you may get from trying it.

Expect nothing, and appreciate everything.

Don't go to college UNLESS you are REALLY READY to do so.

Get a covid vaccination.

You are only young once, but you can be immature forever.

Life is 10% what happens to you, and 90% how you react to it

Is there anything you can do about it? No? Then don't worry about it.

If someone really loves you they won't intentionally hurt you.

Document everything. A lot of people have bad intentions and are looking to screw you over for their personal gain. Having things documented and on paper will prevent them from taking advantage of you.

Take responsibility for your actions.

Study whatever you find interesting, not the most prestigious or fanciest degree you can find. I’m a firm believer in, if you’re passionate about something you’re more likely to succeed, whatever the field is. I fee for all the high achievers striving to become doctors, lawyers, scientists whether because they got good grades in high school. Do an arts degree if that’s what interests you. Success will follow if you’re passionate and committed

Learn skills to make yourself as self sufficient as possible.

Don't stay up late doing something that you would not wake up early for.

Drink water

Don’t have kids young, 30+

The sooner you come to peace with the fact that no one gets out of life alive, the better. I use to spend a lot of mental energy comparing myself, and my accomplishments (or lack there of), to those around me. It was debilitating and really dragged me down. Once I just made peace with the fact that life is a game where the rules are made up and the points don't matter. I was, honestly, happier.