If you could give your younger self one piece of advice, what would you say?

A natural way to answer

I would tell my younger self to be more confident and not to compare myself to others. So much energy gets wasted trying to fit in. I'd encourage that kid to just be themselves, because that's what matters most in the long run.

Key phrases to use

• stop worrying so much — to stop feeling anxious about things more than is necessary“Stop worrying so much — it'll be fine.”
• work out — to end well or be resolved successfully“Don't worry, things usually work out.”
• fit in — to feel accepted and similar to the people around you“I just wanted to fit in at school.”
• give yourself a break — to stop being so hard on yourself; to be more forgiving toward yourself“Give yourself a break — you're doing your best.”
• make the most of it — to use or enjoy something as fully as possible while you can“We've only got one day here, so let's make the most of it.”