Here’s some of the most candid advice I read:
1.
“Celebrate the little moments in your life.
When you get a promotion at work, celebrate!
When it’s your birthday, celebrate!
“If you are single, don’t spend the time wishing you were not.
Instead, invest in yourself, explore, try new things, and enjoy your time.
K, 36, London
3.
“START SAVING FOR RETIREMENT AS SOON AS YOU START WORKING!
That is not true; You need enough to be able to save some from every single paycheck.
Also, don’t plan to ‘work until you die.’
People have to stop working for many reasons, so plan for retirement now and don’t wait!”
“I’ve learned through the years to let the guilt of the past go.
You cannot undo the past.
Others may forgive you, but you have to forgive yourself for heal.”
Debra, 69, Indiana
5.
“As you get older, losing the ones you love becomes more ‘common.’
Sometimes, you don’t know if you’ll be seeing someone for the last time.
So my advice is to let the ones you love know how you feel.
So do what you oughta do and say what you oughta because tomorrow is often an unfulfilled promise.”
“Do things when they need to be done.
If it needs to be done, do it.
Life will be better for everyone involved.”
C, 82
7.
“Don’t rush into a relationship or give in to emotional blackmail.
You know the right thing to do, so no matter what, do it.”
ambershoey
9.
“Don’t obsess over keeping the house spotless while your children are growing up.
Those types of activities will become their childhood memories.”
“Don’t let five minutes determine your whole life.
Walk away and think it over first.”
Anonymous
11.
“Don’t get into a serious, committed relationship until age 25.
And most importantly, don’t get into a relationship until you might YOURSELF grace.
“Be nice to old people.
People forget that they will be old, too.”
jarocats
13.
“Forget about the whole ‘What do you want to be when you grow up?’
Your identity isn’t your job.
The old expression ‘Youth is wasted on the young’ is real.
If you dream of doing something, do it.”
“Sometimes you have to go with your gut.
If it senses that something isn’t right, listen!
Don’t pretend everything is sugar and rainbows if you have a bad feeling about something.”
lenaw4a651b06e
15.
Don’t do either of those things unless it feels perfect for you.
It changes your life forever.
When in doubt, DON’T do it!”
I started practicing gratitude several decades ago after multiple tragedies struck my life.
It made me focus on my great things and helped me get back to good.
Be careful out there, everyone, and remember you are loved.”
unrulyfemale
17.
“If you’re ‘different,’ don’t despair!
Eventually, you will find your people.
Growing up, I was shy, anxious, and obsessed with books and paint-by-numbers sets.
It felt so wrong.
But as I got older, I began to meet people who were the same as me!
During grad school, I experienced an awakening: Not everyone had to conform, and it’s okay!
Chances are good that you’ll discover others who understand you.”
“Take the time to develop hobbies and passionate interests.
It can also help you grow friendships with like-minded folks and give you something to enjoy together.
Oh, and read more books.”
meow_mix
19.
Make time for friends and yourself, away from your family or significant other.
It’s not selfish to recharge for a weekend away with your besties with no responsibilities to worry over.
I came home recharged and happier.
You are still YOU.”
“Stop waiting for life to start.
But it doesn’t work like that; life is happening all the time.
There are very few times in life when things line up perfectly and all areas are sorted.
In fact, it pretty much never happens.
“Wine isn’t the only thing that mellows with age you will, too.
When I was young and all spit ‘n vinegar, I went full speed all the time.
Boredom was my enemy.
Now, I welcome it.
Birds at my feeder or watching the horses next door grazing give me great pleasure.
My memories are fading, but I’ll make new ones, not for me but for my grandkids.
22.Last but not least: “Chances are you will live a long life.
So, if you don’t succeed in your 20s or 30s, guess what?
I had a family friend who got her PhD in her 80s!
As long as you are alive, it’s never too late!”
Coleen, 46, Tennessee
