Day #4 (30 Day Blog Challenge)

Day #4 List 10 things you would tell your 16 yr. old self if you could...

1. What People Think About You Doesn't Matter. It's ultimately how you feel. Besides people aren't always thinking nor talking about you. 
2. Live in The Now. Don't spend your days wishing & hoping to turn 18 just so you can smoke & then 21 just so you can drink. Enjoy every day just as it comes because you never know when it may be your last.
3. Don't Judge People Based on Their Looks. This should be so simple yet it's can be so hard. Looks are deceiving remember that. Just because someone looks a lil rough around the edges doesn't mean they are. Everyone isn't in to keeping up with latest fashion trends. 
4. Meet New People. Try & meet a new person as often as you can. Don't put limitations as to what they should look like or have. You can gain knowledge & friendship from anyone who is willing to give it. 
5. Eat Healthy. Break the habit of fast food & sweets. It will hurt you later on in life. Oh how I wish I knew that. Smh. 
6. Learn To Let Go. In life there will be many things that you feel you can't live without but I am here to tell you that you can. You can't hold on to things that are draining you or taking you down a path of self destruction. 
7. Write Down Your Goals/Dreams. Think of what you want to accomplish & what your dreams are. Then put them on paper or a create a vision board. Place this paper or board somewhere where you can see it everyday. That will be your motivation. 
8. Save Your Money. I know you are thinking I'm 16 what do I need to save for? The earlier your saving habits starts the better you will be at it when you are older & working. Trust me on this. 
9. Travel. Leave your hood, block or whatever you want to call it every chance you get. Get out & explore the world. Open your eyes to different things, cultures etc. These places will give you a different outlook on life. 
10. Surround Yourself With Good Company. They say, "Birds of a feather flock together." With that being said be mindful of who is in your flock. If you are surrounding by negative people then you will become negative. You need people around you who can lift you up when you aren't at your best. Keep that in mind.