
By Marisha Reynolds
- You will experience both achievement and loss.
- Sometimes your childhood friend(s) turn out not being your friend(s).
- Being kind is more important than being cool.
- Always turn your homework in completed and on time.
- Respect your teachers.
- If someone isn’t treating you well, leave them.
- Some mistakes you make cannot be fixed.
- Forgive yourself.
- Learn how to correctly use the word “no.”
- If you’re having trouble, ask for help.
- Sleep well every night.
- Remember that a C is still passing.
- A test score is not a reflection of you as a person.
- High school will eventually end.
- It’s better to have a few good friends than a lot of bad friends.
- Do not verbally or physically bully anyone, ever.
- Adults don’t always understand how hard high school can be.
- Do everything in moderation.
- It’s okay to take a day off every once in a while.
- Do things you enjoy with people you like.
- Everyone gets acne.
- Don’t date the same person twice.
- Be honest with your friends. (This does not mean saying cruel things and acting like a jerk.)
- Pencils on the ground in the hallway are absolutely fair game.
- Have good posture while sitting, unless you like back pains.
- You will grow in the most uncomfortable ways, very sweaty and awkward.
- You are your first priority, be kind to yourself.
Excellent advice! Suitable for adults as well.