Question of the Month: November 2015 Edition

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Welcome to our first official Question of the Month! We asked our team a question. They gave us their raw, honest responses. Tada! 

This month, we asked our team: What advice would you give your former self?
The results are in. Let's see what nuggets of wisdom our team has to share! 

Shawn:

The number one piece of advice I'd give to my former self (really at any age) is to remember there's a wider world than the one you know. So always stay open-minded, and accept that you don't know everything. That means talk less, and listen more.

Kelly:

If I had a time machine, I would go back to when I was a high school student who found herself lost from time to time. 
I would tell myself: You are so unique and talented. Do not doubt yourself based on a few test results. Treasure the time you have now because once you enter adulthood, you may find yourself having less time to pursue personal interests as your responsibilities take priority. 
You are going through a lot of struggles and puzzles, however, that's only because you are getting closer and closer to the truth. Life may not be smooth or positive all the time, but the beauty of it is in its complexity.
 

Mina:

I’d tell myself to really be honest with myself. Not that I’m a dishonest person, but like many others, I sometimes have a habit of setting impossible goals. There’s a saying that goes, “Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you’ll land among the stars.” Although I do believe in aiming for the moon, I have also come to realize the importance of setting manageable goals. While being surrounded by stars is beautiful, the nagging feeling of missing the moon can weigh you down even in near zero gravity. But that’s natural. So just as it is important to push your limits, it is equally important to set good goals and also take the time to do something for yourself. It’s all about balance.
 

Francesca:

Eat more vegetables. Do your homework. Get more sleep. Aside from that, I’d tell myself to get out there, just do more, and then learn to roll with what life throws your way. Is this scary? You bet. But you can spend hours/days/weeks trying to make the best decision, and life will find a way to throw curve balls that you don’t anticipate and can’t plan for.  We don’t always have control over our situation, but we do have a choice about how we view it. Perspective is key.

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