11 Tips for Life: Advice to Your 5 Year Old Self

Do you remember what you were like at 5 years old? Do you see any resemblance to who you are today? We posed the question “what would you tell your 5 year old self” to our insightful Goodnet users, and received some incredible responses.

Tell us what pearls of wisdom you would bestow upon your 5 year old self!

1.
“Live , love and laugh.”
– Deanna Sysco

2.
“You are so loved and amazing just the way you are!”
– Fannie Annie

3.
“NAP every chance you get.”
– Autumn DeTar

4.
“Do not keep secrets from your parents.”
– Kim Mills

5.
“Don’t be afraid to just be yourself, say “no” when you feel you should, and always follow your gut when things don’t seem right.”
– Shelley Levair 

6.
“Keep playing outside, keep exploring, and keep covering yourself in mud. One day, these wild places won’t look the same.”
– Chelsea MB

7.
“Life isn’t always what you think or plan, keep an open mind and embrace what you may not understand. “
– Felice Moore

8.
“Never take for granted the world around you, Stop and examine how intricate and beautiful a tree leaf is.”
– Kerry Fullenkamp

9.
“Don’t be in a hurry to grow up.”
– Stacy Kay Walters

10.
“Follow your dreams.”
– Phyllis Duren

11.
“You wouldn’t believe who you can be!”
– Rose Barn

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