If you could say one kind thing to your younger self, what would it be?

We asked some of the wisest people we know what they would tell their younger selves. Check out their responses below.

ALLY FERGUSON

I would tell her that all of her wildest dreams will come true. If you show up every day, stay aligned with your purpose, and keep moving toward the life you want—people will show up to help you get there. The universe responds when you do. So much of it is about simply being present, doing your best, and putting yourself out there. Read more>> 

brian awitan

I recently found a letter i had written to my younger self in 1994, when i was 24 at the time; “Hey Brian, Your high school sweetheart isn’t gonna work out in the end… it’s a long story. Your future will have kids, but not as many as you prob want. It’s ok. & that job you’re working… Read more>> 

Brenda Ferrell

I’d tell my younger self to trust the process, everything you’re dreaming of is coming, and the struggles are shaping you into the strong, confident woman you’re meant to be. Keep believing in yourself, even when you can’t see the full picture yet. Read more>> 

Jennifer Nguyen

Hey you — the one who thought you had to do everything “by the book.” The one who got grounded a little too often (oops), didn’t finish college, and felt like a failure for not fitting the mold. Guess what? You turned out more than fine. It’s okay that you didn’t follow the “traditional” path. Read more>> 

Caitlin Reyna

You are worthy. It’s so easy to think that you aren’t good enough, or that your dreams are too big to catch. The world and society kind of tell you that. You are supposed to go to college and get a big corporate job. Entrepreneurship is very hard and not always successful. However, that’s wrong. You can be anything you want to be. Read more>> 

Jordyn Torres

You are loved and deserve to have your dreams come true. Hold on to hope, and let go of all the negativity that may surround you. Read more>> 

Xian Yang (Brian) Lau

That you are stronger than you could ever imagine. This career was something that I’ve dream of since I was 11. It was everything that I’ve wanted and at the same time, nothing like I’ve imagined it to be. Read more>>