If I could go back in time and offer guidance to my younger self. There are several pieces of wisdom I would share. While I am grateful for the experiences and lessons learned, there are some adjustments I would have made to have a smoother sail through life.
One of those significant changes is to seek out a mentor in my line of passion much earlier in life. Throughout my childhood and some parts of my youths, I harbored passions and pursuits that lacked the fuel to ignite them fully. Without a mentor to encourage me, I often made little progress only to become tired and disheartened along the way. The few people I had didn't understand my aspirations and often deemed them too lofty especially for a woman. Having a mentor who understood me and can fuel the fire would have made a tremendous difference.
Moreover, I would advise my younger self to hold on to my core values. There were intances I compromised my standards for the sake of cherished friendships, a decision I almost came to regret. It took me time to know that adhering to my values would have saved me a lot of heartaches. Learning to prioritize my values and standing firm by them would have saved me from unnecessary betrayal and safeguarded my self respect.
Growing up, I was influenced by my environment, leading to me trusting and loving others unconditionally. I naively assumed that others shared the same mindset with me but I was proven wrong repeatedly. This misplaced trust often led to significant heartbreaks and emotional damages. If I had known early that people are infallible and prone to error I would have been more cautious and less disappointed. Allowing people the space to be human would have spared me a lot of hurtful experiences.
Another critical piece of advise I would have for my younger self is to let go of hurts and pains readily. I had the tendency to hold on to negative emotions for far too long that it affected me adversely. Learning to move on from past grievances and embracing forgiveness would have fostered a healthier and better outlook to life early enough.
Lastly, I would encourage my younger self to learn the importance of financial literacy. Understanding how to earn, keep and invest money is crucial. I lacked this orientation when I started earning which hindered my financial growth. Gaining this understanding early would have helped me make smarter financial decisions and have a stable finance.
In conclusion, if I could offer my younger self guidance, I would emphasize the value of mentorship, the importance of upholding one's values, the value of financial literacy and the power of letting go. These lessons were learnt through personal experience and they have shaped me into who I am today. I'm grateful I still got the
chance to be better although I can't change the past. I hope that sharing these insights will encourage others to seek wisdom, remain true to themselves and navigate life with temerity and grace.
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