Advice I Would Give To My Younger Self

Welcome back!

A couple of months ago I turned 20 which is absolutely CRAZY to me! I can't believe that my teenage years are officially over. I'm lucky enough to have 3 siblings, but they're all younger. As much as I love being the oldest and setting examples, I know I would've liked to have someone to look up to. I thought I would write this post as it's almost a way for me to reflect on things I wish I had realised sooner and it'll also give any readers younger than myself a bit of advice! Here goes...

1. 

STOP STRESSING.

Turning 16 is when adulthood officially begins. There will be so many thoughts whizzing about in your mind. You'll be thinking about getting your first job and what route you want to take seen as GCSE's are all over and done with. Just know that everything will fit into place eventually and you'll find your way!

2.

YOU'RE ALLOWED TO FEEL SCARED!

You have and will encounter scenarios that will make you feel genuinely scared. Moving schools is a big one that will always get to you, but it'll always end up working out amazingly! The things that scare you will be the things that make you. 

3.

STOP WEARING SO MUCH MAKEUP.

I completely get it, makeup is so exciting and you want to pile it on every single day but believe me, less is more! We all go through phases of feeling insecure about our skin, but a load of cheap makeup isn't going to help. Your tendency to buy shades of foundation that are 5 shades darker than your actual skin tone is not a good look by the way, but you'll learn.

4.

DRINK. MORE. WATER. 

You should be drinking at least 2 litres of water a day. (And no, soft drinks don't count!) You'll be desperate for a wee a lot of the time but your skin will be a bazillion times better as a result!

5.

HAVE FUN BUT ALWAYS BE SAVING.

Everyone loves a spending spree every now and then, but make sure you've always got money saved up for a rainy day. There is nothing worse than being desperate to do something or go somewhere when you can't afford it. 

Love, Lana Skye x 

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