What advice would you give your 19 year old self?

[depalma.amada]

Im 19 years old and pretty much just thinking about the future and where I will end up in my career. I was wondering, what would YOU tell your 19 year old self back then? or if so, now? or later on?

[annabanana2]

Everything you're doing is fine. You are a good person, you are smart and you will be completely okay. Relax. Things turn out just fine.

[cracklingkraken, ASN, RN]

A good book I would recommend is "He's Just Not That Into You." I think EVERY young woman should read it.

Oh, and don't forget "Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man."

[SwansonRN]

Dump the dude!!!!!!!!!

That's about it, I'm happy with the way my schooling/early career took place

[O9eleven]

I'd tell myself, get informed about applying to college, how, who, what, & when. Then find a baby sitter for my son and attend school.......a bit later, 19 yrs, but I got there. Now happy to be a grad RN.

[1Jessie86]

Stay home and stay on that wait list! Instead of moving to a different state, away from family and attending a private school for nursing school.

[bugya90, ASN, BSN, LVN, RN]

Dump him, he is not worth the three years you will waste on him.

Get rid of the best friend that only uses you. She turns out to be the worst maid of honor ever and you won't even speak to her after the wedding.

Give that nerdy guy from high school a chance, he turns out to make a great husband 😍.

Focus on school.

Travel whenever possible.

[decembergrad2011, BSN, RN]

1. Trust him because you are lucky enough to have one of the good ones. Seriously, you will look back at the 10 year mark with a big grin wondering why you ever doubted this relationship.

2. Don't let your roommate bother you as much as she will this year. It's not her fault that you guys are sharing a room instead of an apartment as promised by campus. Too bad - you guys *did* have an awesome friendship.

3. You will hate yourself years later for some of the things that you did during this time frame. It's okay, you were young and wild and free for a little bit there.

4. DO NOT GET INTO CREDIT CARD DEBT.

5. Quit taking out more than you need in student loans because it's going to be so much more than you realize!

I am also in the camp that does not really want to go back in time because I wouldn't be where I am without every decision that got me here. I am a bit of a determinist in that way. :)

[xoCrash]

It gets better

[RNperdiem, RN]

Make a better effort to keep in touch with your old friends. Time passes, connections weaken and you will regret not having kept the relationship strong.

This sounds shallow but, nineteen year old self, that frizzy hair is not flattering, the bleach does not hide the moustache well at all, and developing a little fashion sense while you are still young is a good thing.

[K+MgSO4, BSN]

Relax, stop worrying about your siblings and dad, they will be fine

You are half way through your 4 year degree, go you!

Stop with the self doubt, guys actually like you it is not for a bet

However, loose the weight, despite your heritage potatoes are not your friend

Your savings are awesome

[Libby1987]

You will regret him.

Your children really will grow up too fast.

You will grow into nursing, stick with home health, it's going to be a career that you will love.

Save more.

Hands down, the most important and potentially regrettable decision you will ever make is choosing the father of your children.

[DoeRN]

I just turned 19 in July and what I have learned from reading all of the comments is to stay single! It seems like the recurring theme of these comments is relationship regrets.

No, not necessarily to stay single, pick the right person. The number 1 thing is to trust your instinct. If you feel something isn't right then it is almost 99% true. Don't make excuses for anyone.

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