Being a teenager can come with a lot of new changes. And those changes come with problems we have to learn how to solve. Of course, it’s difficult to navigate that time without the knowledge or experience of someone older. It’s usually when we’ve aged a bit and can look back on the problems we faced as a teenager that we see what advice we needed at the time. But then again, it’s those exact problems and difficulties that taught us the lessons we needed to learn. So if we could go back in time and give those lessons to ourselves before the frustrations and the pain, it seems like we’d be able to skip over a lot of that, right? Here are thirteen lessons I’d tell my teenage self if I could go back and have a conversation with them. Watch the video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEmOTn4xrZA Sign up to the Audio of Improvement Mailing list: https://artofimprovement.co.uk/mailing-list/

I hope these tips inspire you to stay open to new experiences, even when you’re afraid. New experiences invite opportunities for a richer, more meaningful life. Even when the outcome isn’t what you wanted or expected, it’s the things you learn along the way that really count. Watch the video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Yf3Y1U2wWo Sign up to the Audio of Improvement Mailing list: https://artofimprovement.co.uk/mailing-list/

It’s not our trophies or first place medals that make us who we are, it’s the experiences we have and the lessons we learn along the way. Those are what contribute to our future successes. Watch the video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gq8-9jSCJr8 Sign up to the Audio of Improvement Mailing list: https://artofimprovement.co.uk/mailing-list/

If you’re wondering whether you’re setting your brain up for a long, healthy life, consider whether any of your daily habits might be causing you more harm than good. You just might be inadvertently increasing your risks of issues both now and later in life. Through our habits we can cause serious damage, but by developing healthy habits, we can give these wonderful organs of ours the best chance for a long, happy life. Watch the video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oFsOvFWTG5I Sign up to the Audio of Improvement Mailing list: https://artofimprovement.co.uk/mailing-list/

You are the master of your own life. No one can help you make it better but you, and the best way to do that is through changing little things in your day to day. So choose one little habit you know you can implement daily, and focus on adding it to your life for one week. After that week, focus on implementing that habit for two weeks. Then three. Over time, you’ll find that your life has changed for the better, and all due to a simple habit! This podcast shows you some of the ways you can bring in a positive change to your life. Watch the video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8qUt_hDtB4 Sign up to the Audio of Improvement Mailing list: https://artofimprovement.co.uk/mailing-list/

Procrastination is an easy habit to fall into. It’s so easy because we have a hard time looking ahead at what the consequences will be of our procrastination. But causing yourself unnecessary stress has long term negative effects. And just imagine all the things you could accomplish if you didn’t procrastinate anymore and got everything done ahead of time? You’d have so much more time to do fun, interesting things! Watch the video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4U0mZQopto Sign up to the Audio of Improvement Mailing list: https://artofimprovement.co.uk/mailing-list/

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