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Dear Future Me,

1. Please remember that not everything has to be perfect.
You are a perfectionist---which isn't a bad thing---but if you make it the only thing you focus on, it will become debilitating.

2. Don't forget your goals.
Remember why you're working towards your goals. You're doing it for self-improvement, to push yourself, to develop skills that will stay with you for eternity. Your goals are important, don't give up on them for anything.

3. You cannot go back.
If we could go back, we would be 12 forever. Or 6. Those were good ages, weren't they? But you can't, so don't waste time wishing, go and out work. Go out and fix the problem. Be pro-active for the future, instead of wasting time in yesterday.

4. It's okay to love Disney until the day you die.
Don't listen to Mom and Dad, it's not weird to love Disney movies. It's awesome.

5. Somethings are just not worth getting mad over.
It's a small Mormon world, and you'll probably end up running into some of these people again. So be kind, be generous, let things go, be patient. Be the bigger person here.

You can do it!
Love,
You

Comments

  1. UnknownNovember 26, 2017 at 1:15 AM

    Love the idea that perfectionism is debilitating. I was once a perfectionist, and somehow learned to break the habit for the most part. I consider myself blessed, I am a lot happier now. Best of luck :)

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  2. Blake CashmoreNovember 28, 2017 at 8:48 AM

    "It's a small Mormon world." You've certainly got that right. I have family members who were wronged and were tempted to take legal action but they were persuaded by a wise grandfather to forgive and forget. Not only will it save you an embarrassing moment in the future, but you will just be more happy.

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  3. UnknownNovember 28, 2017 at 1:58 PM

    I really like the idea of this post and I think it is really well-done. This is a clever way to remind your future self of important ideas.

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  4. UnknownNovember 28, 2017 at 11:57 PM

    This is such a cute post. I like the slight humor with the Disney part about not listening to Mom and Dad. I also love the simplicity of your warnings and goals to your future self. This post is very relatable and easy to read. :)

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  5. MikaylaNovember 29, 2017 at 10:17 AM

    Love this! What a fun and relevant post :)

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