A letter for whenever you need it.
People often write letters to their younger self. This has been
done many times, and even though it might seem really cliché I still can’t seem
to pull myself away from the idea of it. The fear of the unknown will always haunt me, writing a letter to my younger self may seem most fitting considering this. I could give myself a heads up about things to come. However that wouldn’t benefit me; I’ll never get to read it. I’m at a point in my life right now where I could definitely do with a list of advice.
The future petrifies me, and a little guidance through this would be very much appreciated right now. I guess the reason I worry about getting older is because I don’t know what’s coming and the big things that happen after in 40’s aren’t really said to be the same as the big things that happen in your 20’s. In your 20’s the things that change your life are the things you’re excited about; getting married and having kids, going on holidays and seeing the world. Obviously I’m speaking for myself here, it might be different for you and you may want different things but what you want to do in your 20’s is exactly my point. It’s what you want to do. In your 40's though? The changes you go through in life are no longer ones you choose, they just happen to you whether you're ready or not.
So here it is. Here is my chance to help myself, here is what I need to know.
- Appreciate the small things; someone else doing the dishes it
saves you a job. Thank them. They didn’t want to do them either.
- It’s okay to let go sometimes. Not
everything has to be done now and not everything has to be perfect the first
time round.
- Don’t sweat the small stuff, there are bigger things in life
to worry about than if you get the promotion this year or next or who ate the
left overs from last night’s tea (I mean
there is only two of us who live in the house so we all know who ate my left overs)
- It’s important to save and work hard, but it’s also
important to take some time away from everyday life and relax.
- You need to take some time for yourself once in a while. If
you need a break, take a step back for a little while.
- If you need help, ask for it.
- Family is important, make time for it.
- Listen to others, not only is it important for them but you
could also learn something from it.
- If you really want something, no matter how hard it may seem
to get, put the work in and go get it.
Lastly, what I’d really like to be told is that life gets
easier after this.
I may still be young and inexperienced in life, but even I know that would be a lie.