30 Things: Day 4

 

Day Four: List 10 things you would tell your 16-year old self, if you could (I am just doing my high school self)

 

1) It's important to do well in school, but it is also important to have a social life.  Don't spend all of your time on academic pursuits.  You will be glad you did.

2) Pay more attention in seminary and Young Womens.  The lessons that you learn will be incredibly beneficial to you and you will later in life wish that you had listened more.

3) You won't even talk to many of the people you went to high school with after graduation.  Spend your time making friends that will last and that you will want to keep in contact with.

4) Be more adventurous and outgoing.  Try out for more things, run for councils, and join clubs.  You won't get the experience again.

5) Appreciate your parents more.  They love you, care about you, and want what is best for you.  Keep that in mind.

6) Spend time outside.  Get a view of the world outside your schoolwork and books.

7) Start saving your money now!  You are going to need it.  Life is expensive and the economy is dismal right now.  Save for a rainy day.

8) Try not to sweat the small stuff.  Work on letting the little things slide off your back.  Only allow the most important things take priority in your life. Family, religion, loyalty, friendships, service.  These are the things you should focus on.  The rest will follow.

9) Believe in yourself.  You are stronger than you ever gave yourself credit for.

10) Remember that Heavenly Father loves you and take the time to connect with Him every day.  To lose the connection with Him is the most difficult and painful thing that you could experience.  The trials you are now facing will be much easier to bear with Him helping you.  Don't shut Him out.