Achar Ke Vichar – what would we say to ourselves if we went back in time.

Achar Ke Vichar – what would we say to ourselves if we went back in time.

We've all said this to ourselves at some time or the other - I wish I knew this then, when I was young and naive.

None of us has a time machine but we can all learn from what others offer us as advice.

I asked some people about what they would say to their younger selves and was amazed to see the range of reactions

1.   Inner strength comes from repeated affirmation

2.   Don't stress over the small stuff

3.   Expect the most from yourself

4.   Keep reading. Start writing early

5.   Choose grace over everything else

6.   Don't change for the world

7.   Thinking too much gets you into a mess

8.   Live life to the fullest

9.   Never let fear drive you

10. You could run into anyone from your past in your future. Don’t be stupid.

11. Set some goals so we can have a better life.

12. Follow your instincts.

13. Don’t be so afraid of commitment. Sometimes it’s the thing you’re most scared of is the same thing that will end up setting you free.

14. Don’t be stupid. College is all about setting yourself up for the future.

15. Just tell her that you love her.

16. Look around once in a while - sometimes what you need has been right under your nose the entire time.

17. Trust your intuition more.

18. Be patient and don’t rush things!

19. Learn how to handle your finances better.

20. No matter how you feel today, get up, dress up and show up.

What would you say if I posed this question to you?

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