Today’s blog post was written by Heidi, one of our very own staff members here at Oxbridge Academy. Thanks for your inspirational words, Heidi!

I would tell my 16-year-old self that life is about respect:

Heidi Daniel

Heidi Daniel

 

R- Responsibility

E– Ethics

S- Socialisation

P- Patience

E- Education

C– Christianity

T- Trust

 

I would remind myself that I am a valuable human being, even if no-one else tells me so. I would tell myself that I have too much to offer to the world to sell myself short, or to give myself away cheaply.

I would remind myself that I am a worthy person, but I would also tell myself that the only person who can give me more of what I need is myself.

I would not throw my life away to spite my parents, or to get even with them: although I may not see eye-to-eye with them, those disagreements aren’t worth ruining my future.

I would be friendly, kind and respectful towards my teachers and I would understand that they are the second-most important people in my life, who teach me moral values and ethics.

I would keep in mind that what other people think of me is not important, but that what God thinks of me is.

I would choose my friends right. As a teenager, it’s important to have friends. But my mother turned out to be right: my friends can make or break me, so I should choose wisely.

I would remind myself that it is important to have a social life, to play a sport, or to do something creative as a hobby. We all received talents; some of us already know what they are, and some of us are still in the process of finding them.

I would also give myself the following advice: Treat others with respect, as you have to show respect to be respected.

Last of all, I know most of us don’t like reading, but I would remind myself that reading is important for gaining knowledge, and knowledge is the key to success.

If you had the opportunity, what would you tell your 16-year-old self?