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If you could say one kind thing to your younger self, what would it be?

We asked some of the wisest people we know what they would tell their younger selves. Check out their responses below.

Ropa Sandiswa Nyakutya

My name is Ropa Sandiswa Nyakutya Miss Africa USA 2025 finalist, community advocate, and content creator passionate about merging faith, science, and storytelling to empower young women. With a background in Chemistry, I’m driven by a vision to make a lasting difference — from the lab to the community. Read more>>

April Grob

Keep going!! God sees you. Your family sees you. You are so loved. Things will get better. Don’t be sorry about your weird, corkiness because you will find your weird and strange friends that love you to your core and they will to do life together with you. Read more>>

Elli Hagan

If I could say a kind word to my younger self, it would be: Don’t give up. Keep going, because everything you’re working toward will pay off in time. You are so much smarter and more creative than you realize, and you should never let anyone convince you otherwise. Read more>>

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