What advise would you give to your younger self?

anonymous1919, LPN · Jun 16, 2010

I'm only 20, but I can say that I have matured over the last 2 years a lot. I would tell my 18 year old self not to waste a year and go straight back to school. I'd be 3 months from my RN if I hadn't take a year off to "relax" which actually turned into work as a CNA (something I didn't like- but that has more to do with where I worked. I love helping people and I love nursing) and struggling to pay bills for a year. Do what you want. You're going to meet an amazing man and be engaged to be married in November very shortly :)

allnurses Guide · Jun 16, 2010

Work very hard at whatever you choose to pursue.
Follow your heart.
You don't always get second chances.
Sometimes your choices close doors to your future and no, a window doesn't always open at the same time.
Make the most of your opportunities... they may not ever be repeated.
There are many relationships much worse than being perpetually single.

Hi - long time no see. :)

The only thing wrong with following your :redbeatheheart:redbeathe is your :redbeatheheart:redbeathe is not being logical. It is being emotional. That can get you into trouble.

"Oh, he loves me :redbeathe and school can wait" :rolleyes:

Etc.

steph

Ruby Vee, BSN · Jun 16, 2010

hello all,
what advise would you give to your younger self? i will start. things are going to be just fine, god will take care of you. you are good enough, you are beautiful just the way you are. your present state does not determine your future. visualization is a powerful tool. no one is perfect, don't always believe what you hear.

compound interest is a powerful tool. start saving early, save consistently and don't let anyone talk you into supporting them while they stay home and chase women.

allnurses Guide · Jun 16, 2010

and don't let anyone talk you into supporting them while they stay home and chase women.

in other words . . . . .don't follow your heart. :coollook:

think!

steph

donsterRN, ASN, BSN · Jun 16, 2010

1. Study hard now. There's time for the party later.

2. Recognize and take advantage of every opportunity to better yourself.

3. Be kind to everyone.

4. Read the newspaper daily.

5. Adopt a pet.

6. Open a savings account and put something in it every week.

Lizzy88 · Jun 16, 2010

"Network, network and network. Make a lot of friends wherever you go, you may never know when you will need them"

"Life is too short to be worrying about other people's business, worry about your own and try to enjoy your life as much as you can before you don't have the energy or time to do so"

"Don't leave for tomorrow what you can do today, for tomorrow may be too late"

"Take care of yourself when you are young because all those junk foods and sun tans will bite you in the a$$ when you get older"

"Be considerate with others and think before you speak, especially with your love ones, as you may lose contact with them because of your childish actions"

.........if I could turn back time

talaxandra · Jun 16, 2010

Save 10% of your income from the time you start earning

If Prince Charming comes along then that's icing on the cake, but in the meantime make sure to take control of your financial future

"The best time to plant a tree is 100 years ago; the second best time is now" is a maxim that applies to almost everything else, from studying to changing your life

You're stronger, smarter and more capable that you give yourself credit for

Don't worry about what other people think of you - most of them are worrying so hard about themselves they barely notice the things you're obsessing about

Someone has to make the first move when strangers meet - it might as well be you

The experiences that are mountains to overcome now will shape the person you become

It will all work out okay in the end