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

Invest

Start saving and investing early—even small amounts. Time is the real magic in wealth building. What is something you wish you could tell your 20-year-old self? Comment to let me…
Status

Your worth isn’t tied to your relationship status. Learn to enjoy your own company first. This is important; do not allow your happiness to depend on another person. What is…
Stop Comparing

Stop comparing your chapter one to someone else’s chapter twenty. Everyone’s timeline is different. Often, growth is not linear. What is something you wish you could tell your 20-year-old self?…
Saying “No”

Learn to say “no” without guilt. Boundaries aren’t selfish—they’re necessary.What is something you wish you could tell your 20-year-old self? Comment to let me know!
Health

That “perfect” job isn’t worth sacrificing your mental health. Look for growth, not just a paycheck.What is something you wish you could tell your 20-year-old self? Comment to let me…
Dear 20-year-old Me

Start building healthy habits now—your body and mind will thank you!What is something you wish you could tell your 20-year-old self? Comment to let me know!
Worth

* If I could tell my 20-year-old self something, it would be to, “Understand your worth.” I did not know my worth when I was 20, and it showed. However,…
“No”

You can’t pour from an empty cup. Saying no to others often means saying yes to yourself.
Boundary Violation

If boundaries were ignored, process the hurt, then rebuild with new clarity. Forgiveness doesn’t mean forgetting lessons learned. When faced with a boundary violation, first try to de-escalate. Then, describe…
Notice

To set healthy boundaries, an example of something to say is, “I’ve realized I need more notice for plans to manage my anxiety. Can we work on that together?” Practice…