If you could give your younger self one piece of advice, what would it be?

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Hello everyone,

How are you doing today?

As we get older we have a lifetime of experiences that have made us wiser.

If you could give your younger self one piece of advice, what would it be?

I'll tag some of our newer members to get the conversation started!

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If you could give your younger self one piece of advice, what would it be? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/good-to-know/if-you-could-give-your-younger-self-one-piece-5264 2025-01-05 20:20:19

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Hi everyone, 🌟

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Thanks to those who have already shared such thoughtful advice — it’s amazing to read your reflections!

For anyone who hasn’t joined in yet, what’s one piece of wisdom you would give your younger self? And for those who already posted, has there been anything new in your life recently that would change your advice if you could go back?

Sharing these thoughts can be really inspiring for others, and it’s a wonderful way to celebrate the lessons life has taught us. 💬

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07/10/2025 at 10:08

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@Somya.P I would tell my younger self to only surround yourself with positive thinking people who are good for you.

Also, you can't go back and create a new beginning but you can start now and create a new ending.

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@GillianForster Hi🌼

Thanks for sharing! Just curious — have you quit smoking completely, or are you still in the process? How did you manage to do it (or plan to)?

Your experience could really help others who are trying to stop!

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@BigMacGregor Hi🌟

What a beautiful piece of advice! Surrounding yourself with positive people and focusing on creating a “new ending” is so inspiring. 💛

For others reading, how do you surround yourself with positivity in your daily life? And for you, has putting this advice into practice changed anything recently?

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07/10/2025 at 14:32

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@Somya.P Thank you. On a more negative front, I believe that in this modern World, the more I learn, the less I understand.

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make every day count! don't take life or health for granted.

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@JanetteR Hi 🌟

Such a simple but powerful reminder — making every day count and valuing our health is so important!

For others reading, what are some ways you try to make the most of each day? And how do you remind yourself not to take your health for granted?

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Have exercise a part of your younger life. Join loads of clubs activities so you are never alone and can make good friendships. Find a job with a good career path, never stay in a job just for the money. Find a career you are passionate about. Try and find some faith in your life, so you can have someone divine to talk to when you are going through difficult times. Always treat people with respect and dignity, everyone has their troubles so be kind to everyone. Never give up you will come through difficult times. ❤️🙏

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@Jonbon31 That’s such thoughtful and well-rounded advice! Out of all those lessons, which one do you feel has had the biggest impact on your life today?

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I would say pace your self but live life to the FULLEST. I did 1 but not the other. Now I can hardly put one foot in front of each other

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@Shopaholic That balance between living fully and pacing yourself can be so tricky… If you could go back, is there one moment where you wish you’d slowed down?

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Do anything you like because you never know when this disease will make it all a memory

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@ColinSalter Sometimes it takes illness to truly make us appreciate every little thing we’re able to do. Is there something you’ve made sure to keep doing now, even with the challenges your health brings?

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Wish I had never smoked

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@astro123 That’s a big one, quitting or never starting smoking is advice many people would share with their younger selves. 🚭 Was there a moment or experience that made you decide you’d never want to start again?

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I would tell myself to continue fighting epilepsy for all... Staying positive and having the courage to speak out is vital! Thank you to my Mum!

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@lesmal What an inspiring message 💪 Your courage to speak out and support others living with epilepsy is incredible! Is there something your mum used to say or do that still helps you stay positive today?

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Try not to have any regrets.

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@BigMacGregor That’s a simple yet powerful piece of advice. Do you think that mindset has changed how you approach life now compared to when you were younger?

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Hi thanks for your message. I would tell my younger self to love myself more and not be bothered what others think of me. I would also have tried harder to be more sociable and made friends with more people. I’ve always suffered with anxiety and depression as well as UC so it’s held me back and still does sadly.

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@Angellady44 That is honestly so relatable, learning to love yourself and let go of others’ opinions can be one of the hardest yet most healing lessons. 💛 Have you found any activities that help you practice self-compassion these days?

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