If I could go back in time and talk to my younger self, I would say, "Calm down, everything will fall into place." You see, As humans, we often get consumed by anxiety and overwhelm ourselves when things don't go according to our plans. We constantly worry about what the future will look like; sometimes we dwell on the past, wishing we could take back the hands of time, while we struggle to stay present in the moment.
Looking back, I realize how I was constantly anxious during my younger years. I would get worked up and sad over things that seemed insurmountable to me at the time, to the extent that sometimes I would feel like the weight of the whole world was on my shoulders. There were times that when I got caught up in worst-case scenarios, my mind would not stop spinning with "what ifs" and "maybes." It was really exhausting for me, both mentally and physically. And I am very sure it was also exhausting to the few people around me who would have noticed my mood change.
If it were really possible to go back in time, I would tell myself to take a deep breath and let go. Let go of all the anxiety, the fear, and the doubt. Let go of the need or thoughts that everything needs to look perfect. Let go of the expectation that everything will go according to plan. Because the truth is, life is full of ups and downs, and it's unpredictable, and things will never go as planned. And that's really okay.
If I could go back, I would tell myself that making mistakes is also part of life, not a death sentence. Instead of getting all worked up over a mistake, finding a solution and moving forward without guilt is the best option. I would also tell myself that failure is also a part of life; failure gives an insight to see things from different perspectives.
Most importantly, another thing I would tell myself is to stay present. To focus on the moment, and don't allow worries of what tomorrow holds to take over me. I would tell myself to take a deep breath and relax, while I trust that everything will work out well for my good. In conclusion, I would say to my younger self to be still and calm down, because at the end of it everything will be okay.
You will make mistakes, life will throw a lot of heavy and hurtful punches at you, you will stumble, and you will face challenges. But the beautiful thing about life is there will always be incredible moments; you will experience joy, happiness, and peace.
So don't stay awake at night worrying about the future because it's going to be okay.
Enjoy every moment of life and trust that everything will work out well for you.
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