WHAT I LEARNT IN MY TEENS | AUGUST 2019
So on the 18th August 2019, I will no longer be a teenager. The thought is kind of scary, in fact it makes me think that I haven't lived as a teenager. Your teenage years are the most crucial; you learn who you are (or try to), you change a lot. But, I've heard that your twenties is when your life really can sway either way of good or bad.
1. Probably the biggest lesson I've learnt in my teens is to stop caring what other people think. Even now I struggle with this, I think about what other people will think about me, rather than just doing what I want. A lot of people can be judgemental to what path your taking your life in, but ignore it however hard it is. You're figuring out your own path and however much people question it, their opinion is irrelevant.
2. You need to focus on yourself. A lot of my teens I depended on other peoples happiness to determine my own mood. When I was around 17, I was in college which I hated, and my mood started to change because I was focusing on so many other people for my happiness, when really I should've focused on myself. I learnt that I'm introverted, and I do love my own company at times, but as always people change a lot in their teens. Now I would say I'm more omniverted; I crave my own company, but also really need socialisation at times.
3. A big part of growing up is learning to love yourself, and be happy in the body you're in. I've struggled with my body image throughout my teens, and it's so important to know that your opinion of yourself is the only one that matters, and accepting yourself too. A lot bitchiness and comparing yourself to other people happens in your teens, but none of that matters. You shouldn't have to compare yourself, because everyone's body is different. Who cares if you have bigger hips, boobs, bum, legs or stomach than the next person; accepting who you are and what you are is so important.
4. The final thing, which to me I have to remind myself every few days is that everyone has their own path. Sometimes it's very easy to compare yourself to other people and their lives. But you've got to remind yourself that you're on your own path, and even if people that you were in school with are having babies, getting a full time job or going to University; you are going to do things in your own time. You are going to create a path that is individual to you, and you shouldn't compare yourself to others.
Our teenage years are the most transformative years in my opinion, arguably any year can be but I think teenage years you can be carefree, create your own identity and become your own person. However, more teenagers and young adults can experience extreme mental health problems, which can be due to undue stress and pressure. It is incredibly difficult in this day and age to grow up and not experience some sort of mental health problem, and still there's not enough investment in mental health services in the UK.
Thanks for reading!
Rose x
1. Probably the biggest lesson I've learnt in my teens is to stop caring what other people think. Even now I struggle with this, I think about what other people will think about me, rather than just doing what I want. A lot of people can be judgemental to what path your taking your life in, but ignore it however hard it is. You're figuring out your own path and however much people question it, their opinion is irrelevant.
2. You need to focus on yourself. A lot of my teens I depended on other peoples happiness to determine my own mood. When I was around 17, I was in college which I hated, and my mood started to change because I was focusing on so many other people for my happiness, when really I should've focused on myself. I learnt that I'm introverted, and I do love my own company at times, but as always people change a lot in their teens. Now I would say I'm more omniverted; I crave my own company, but also really need socialisation at times.
3. A big part of growing up is learning to love yourself, and be happy in the body you're in. I've struggled with my body image throughout my teens, and it's so important to know that your opinion of yourself is the only one that matters, and accepting yourself too. A lot bitchiness and comparing yourself to other people happens in your teens, but none of that matters. You shouldn't have to compare yourself, because everyone's body is different. Who cares if you have bigger hips, boobs, bum, legs or stomach than the next person; accepting who you are and what you are is so important.
4. The final thing, which to me I have to remind myself every few days is that everyone has their own path. Sometimes it's very easy to compare yourself to other people and their lives. But you've got to remind yourself that you're on your own path, and even if people that you were in school with are having babies, getting a full time job or going to University; you are going to do things in your own time. You are going to create a path that is individual to you, and you shouldn't compare yourself to others.
Our teenage years are the most transformative years in my opinion, arguably any year can be but I think teenage years you can be carefree, create your own identity and become your own person. However, more teenagers and young adults can experience extreme mental health problems, which can be due to undue stress and pressure. It is incredibly difficult in this day and age to grow up and not experience some sort of mental health problem, and still there's not enough investment in mental health services in the UK.
Thanks for reading!
Rose x
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