By Tate Johnson, TIWP Student
- If your gut says something is wrong, it probably is, and even if it’s not, you won’t regret removing yourself from the situation.
- Don’t talk shit about people. Remember your relationships change and the girl you and your friends hate right now could be one of your new BFFs in a couple of months.
- Allow yourself to evolve. People will say “you’ve changed” as an insult but it’s not.
- ROMANTICIZE THE LITTLE PARTS OF YOUR LIFE!
- If you’re freaking out, think about what will still matter in three months, a year or five years from now.
- Take mental health days if you need them. If you overwork, you won’t be able to get back on track.
- Be self-aware; notice your self-destructive habits and actively counter them.
- Stop comparing yourself. Everyone is growing at different rates. Embrace it!
- Learn from your peers and use others’ example to figure out who you want to be.
- Have an open mindset. You will be drastically changing for the rest of your life but especially now.
- Don’t be so hard on yourself. One mistake doesn’t make you a bad person.
- Find friends you love and that love you. Small and stable friendships are the base of every good high school experience.
- Love and respect your parents but communicate if they’re being unfair.
- This period in your life isn’t forever. Take advantage of the time you have and the people you’re surrounded with. Take risks and live in the moment.
