When we’re young and reckless, there’s so much we don’t understand about life.
But as we age, we begin to see more clearly.
So redditoru/Lucky-Ad-288asked, “What’s a piece ofadult adviceyou wish you’d known sooner?
Here’s what people said.
“Maintaining friendships in your 30s and beyond is a part-time job and should be treated as such.”
“Other people think about you less than you think they do.”
u/theothermeisnothere
3.
Setting boundaries is crucial for maintaining your mental and emotional well-being, and prioritizing your needs is not selfish.
u/throwmeaway456456456
5.
“Be careful of who you vent to at work.
Everyone is toxic to a degree and has something to work on.
It doesn’t give people an excuse to mistreat you.
u/Maybe-Later28
7.
“Learn to live alone.
The idea of that used to terrify me, but nowadays, I consider it my superpower.”
“Someone elses greater achievements don’t take away from your progress.
Its you versus yourself.”
u/Dry_Significance6922
9.
“Take lots of photos of mundane things.
I am a nostalgic person, so this is big for me.
But I wish I had more photos of life’s everyday joys to aid my memory.”
“Learn to laugh at yourself.”
Gaudior
11.
“Don’t be afraid of losing toxic people just because you’ve known them a long time.”
brandonbear35
13.
“Your parents are not always right.”
u/Beo1217
15.
“Trust the timing of your life.
“If it won’t matter in five years, don’t spend five minutes thinking about it…
This is the best advice I’ve ever received.”
pjoc
17.
“Prioritize your health!
I didn’t exercise or go to the gym when I was younger.
I ate a bunch of sugar, drank way too much, and smoked cigarettes.
All of these lifestyle decisions compound in your 40s.”
It changed me for the better.
Not all of it was pleasant, but it was incredibly crucial to my personal growth.
“Everyone’s faking it.
Yes, even that super-confident, capable person you know from work/school/your friendship circle.
So don’t feel scared if you are too.”
u/BillyBatts83
Note: Submissions have been edited for length and/or clarity.
