1. Don't get into the habit of procrastinating because more time isn't promised.
When you make a habit of something, it becomes hard to stop. When you have time, you shouldn't be lazy and put things off because that same amount of time isn't promised later. You never know what could happen in that time period. There could be a family emergency or another surprise that prevents you from getting things done that could have been done earlier. Getting behind on things can cause loss of sleep, which can cause stress. Avoiding putting things off can save you the stress of the aftermath.
2. Build a close relationship with your family, especially your siblings.
I can honestly say that this would be my number one wish because this has caused me a lot of grief and stress that I have no business having at fifteen years old. If you don't have a strong relationship from the beginning, then there is a very strong chance that it could get worse as years pass. It could go either way. For the lucky ones, a strong relationship could be the result of maturity with age, however, it could be the complete opposite for the unfortunate ones. Therefore, if you had a strong relationship with your family from the start, it could prevent many headache-causing arguments.
3. Bottling up your feelings never works. If anything, it only makes things worse.
Thinking that you can keep your feelings from everyone may seem possible BEFORE your feelings start building up. Once your feelings start building up, it feels like a weight that keeps getting heavier with every building feeling. Believe it or not, it feels much better with people knowing than the overwhelming weight on your shoulders.
4. Try not to judge people before you get to know them.
I had to learn this early on in life when I used to judge people because I thought they were weird. I learned that the coolest people are weird! As I look back, I can honestly say that the best people that I've ever met were "weird". I know I'm weird because sometimes my actions seem strange to people that don't know the reason behind them. I have had to learn that it is best to judge someone by their personality instead of the surface.
5. Treat the people you love as if you would never see them again.
In today's world, anything can happen. Freak accidents can happen that could take the life of someone that you love. You should treat people you love like you'd never see them again because life is short. When you say goodbye to someone, you should feel content that he/she knew that you loved them.
6. If you have the power of preventing someone from making a bad decision, then do it.
If you see someone about to make a bad decision, then you should try to talk some sense into that person. If something happens to him/her, then you would have to live with all of the guilt. You could spend the rest of your life thinking "What if". Thinking about what could have happened if you had done things differently wouldn't help you at all. Therefore, helping someone to not make a bad decision would also help you.
7. Enjoy having no responsibilities as a kid.
People say that they wish they could go back to when they were kids because they wouldn't have as many responsibilities as a kid. That's most of the fun of being a kid! As a child, you could play games most of the time and take naps without the worry of the responsibilities of being a teenager. Your parents take care of you and provide for all of your needs as a kid, but then you have to grow up and start doing those things for yourself as a teenager. It's nice to live in the moment when you have no worries or responsibilities. It's too bad it doesn't last.
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