Things I would tell my younger me

I was watching Katrin Berndt interview Nic and Sam Chapman when she asked them a question that really made me think.

What advice would you give your younger self?

I know a lot of people say that they wouldn't change anything about their lives as it might change who they are today and they're quite happy as they are.

But

What if your life could be even better?

I think it's a very personal decision, but if I had the choice, there's definitely a few things I would tell my younger me...

- Eat well and exercise - It is really hard to loose weight once you've gained it, it will help keep your skin clear and glowing and it will make you feel better.

- Make effort with friends - from school, hobbies etc, it's all too easy to drift away from people when things get busy and stressed. Keep in touch, forgive and most of all enjoy being with them.

- Don't waste money - Put some away every month, don't waste it on crap, it will just clog up your house. It sounds boring and like a lifetime away, but having money for a house deposit makes a HUGE difference and you will appreciate it in the long run. That doesn't mean you can't treat yourself, but occasionally.

- Listen to the orthodontist - When he suggests you need train tracks, don't turn your nose up and refuse, they only last a year or so, and you will have lovely straight teeth. Lots of people have to have them so you won't be the only one!

- Don't waste time worrying about boys - Enjoy being young, enjoy having friends, you have your whole life for doing all those adult things, you don't need to impress anyone. Be happy being friends with boys and girls and leave all the love stuff until you're old enough to understand the choices you make.

- Think about what you want to do in life - Go to College or University and do something you enjoy and make a living out of it. However, a lot of people don't find something they love doing until they're in their 30s,40s,50s,60s etc it's never too late to do something you want. There are adult courses at college, there are open Uni courses too. If you know what you want to do when you're at school, it can make things a lot easier and cheaper.

- Stop plucking eyebrows - Honestly, over plucked eyebrows are not nor have they ever been a good look, go and get them done and then just keep them tidy.

- Don't keep putting things off - Do things when you want to, stop worrying about what might happen and who might think something about it. Do what makes you happy. Too many times have I thought about doing something and then talked myself out of it. I was 16 when I first thought about actually going to learn how to Pole, I'd always wanted to pole dance but had to wait until I was 16 to take part in the class. Then when it came to it I chickened out at the last minute after a friend let me down. When I was 20 I thought about starting a blog, but talked myself out of it as I thought nobody would be interested in anything I had to say. The point is that I regret not starting when I was younger as chances are I'd be much better and much more established by now.

Smaller but equally as important:

- Give yourself plenty of time to get ready for EVERYTHING. I've had a lot of stress in my years from leaving it too late to start getting ready and then having a tantrum because I have nothing to wear and nothing is going right.

- Try and like tomatoes, life is much easier if you like tomatoes

- Learn to boil an egg

- Smile and laugh every day