Three Things I’d Tell My Younger Self

by Joanna Cannon

Seek out people who are genuinely happy for your successes. Who listen when you need to talk. Who care about who you are and how you feel. And when you find those people, hold on to them, treasure them. Because they will be your friends for life.

This is very important. We are to identify such people and keep them close.

Comparing yourself to other people will never make you happy. Run your own race.

As they say, comparison is the thief of joy. Couldn't agree more

1. Keep going through the bad times. Shit happens. Bad things happen to people all the time. Don’t let difficult times stop you from getting where you want to go. 2. Surround yourself with supporters. Life is tough enough without listening to the haters. Build a network of supportive, good friends and support them back. 3. Don’t worry so much. Keep going and things will work out. Don’t spend lots of time worrying about ‘what ifs’. A bit of worrying is good to get you focused, but don’t let it get the better of you. Life is for enjoying, being happy. Work towards being happy and you will make everyone around you happy too.