Vulnerability
This year, I’ve grown by learning to embrace vulnerability in my relationships. Instead of always putting on a brave face, I started sharing my struggles with close friends and family,…
I graduated college after a severe traumatic brain injury.
Things We Forget
By Gentle Witch
Graduated college with a double major
Former federal government employee
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Dear 20-year-old Me
Weed actually inhibits neuroplasticity. Also, it is a waste of money to go to class high because the mind will not remember as much.
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Advice
Cocaine, even in small doses, is bad for the brain because it sends high levels of dopamine into the parts of your brain that control pleasure. This causes those parts…
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It’s okay to outgrow friends and environments. Growth sometimes means goodbye. What is something you wish you could tell your 20-year-old self? Comment to let me know!
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Sleep
Sleep is non-negotiable. Prioritize it like your most important asset.What is something you wish you could tell your 20-year-old self? Comment to let me know!
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Failure
Failure isn’t fatal. It’s feedback. Embrace it and move faster.What is something you wish you could tell your 20-year-old self? Comment to let me know!
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Document
Document your life more—photos, journals, videos. You’ll cherish these later.What is something you wish you could tell your 20-year-old self? Comment to let me know!
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Start
Stop waiting for the “right time.” There’s never a perfect moment—just start.What is something you wish you could tell your 20-year-old self? Comment to let me know!
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Validation
Don’t chase validation from people who don’t even know you.What is something you wish you could tell your 20-year-old self? Comment to let me know!
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Be kinder to yourself. That inner critic is loud but rarely accurate.What is something you wish you could tell your 20-year-old self? Comment to let me know!
