If you could tell your younger self something what would you tell yourself?

Question: If you could tell your younger self something what would you tell yourself?
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  personal,
  younger
Asked by thus519mumu to Rachel E, Natasha P, Kirsty R, Karen E, Gabrielle (she/her), duncansmallman, Christie, Caroline on 26 Feb 2025.
- Rachel Edwards answered on 26 Feb 2025:
  
  Some things are hard, but it’s worth doing anyway – I love science but it hasn’t been an easy route to where I am now. But everything I’ve done has brought me here, the good stuff and the less good.
  
  I would also tell my younger self to make more noise and try and talk in public, because it’s fun once you can make yourself do it!
- Duncan Smallman answered on 26 Feb 2025:
  
  Hard to say, probably push for that boating qualification and go diving more. Follow that diving qualification dream. Oh and definitely focus more and try and get one publication. And I would tell my younger self that I do become a marine biologist.
- Kirsty Ross answered on 26 Feb 2025:
  
  Passing your lifeguard qualification was a very sensible decision! It is a straightforward part time job and will help you get a role as a swimming instructor in 3rd year.
  
  More broadly, keep going with the student societies as you will make enduring friendships as a result. Also, no matter how hard each day is, you will survive and thrive!

Question: If you could tell your younger self something what would you tell yourself?