16 Things We Wish We’d Been Told Before Turning 16
16 is a major age for most teens, and not just because it's the year you can finally get your driver's license.
It's a pivotal year during high school when so much seems to be happening all at once, but we promise that it isn't all as bad as it sometimes feels. With that said, we're here to offer some advice to help you feel good about this time of your life, and we're doing so by laying out 16 things we wish we'd been told before turning 16.
1. That your best friends now probably won't be your best friends five years from now
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2. That no one cares as much about your outfit as you do
3. That you don't need to waste so much time or energy torturing your hair just to get ready for school
4. That it's okay to fail sometimes
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5. That you don't need to be naturally good at everything
6. That high school is not the most important time of your life
7. That you don't have to pretend to be "cool" for anyone
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8. That exercise really does make you feel better
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9. That eating healthy is important, even in your teens
10. That you'll appreciate your parents a whole lot more when you're older (and out of the house)
11. That it's okay if you struggle to know who you are or what you want right now
12. That you don't need to date or be in a relationship yet if you aren't yet ready
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13. That you aren't "behind" anyone else for having different accomplishments
14. That you should absolutely feel proud of yourself, even for the small things
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15. That you don't need to follow trends just to fit in
16. That things only get better from here
All in all, 16 isn't always so sweet, but it sure is a wild ride that can be great if you don't stress yourself out too much along the way. Want to read more first-hand advice we wish we'd known? Click HERE for our adulting 101 guide to what we wish we'd learned in school.