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Bad thing Quote by Emily Trunko

“Dear 18-Year-Old Self, Slow down -- everything is going to be fine. You aren't going to fail at anything you care about or anything important. Be less afraid. Less afraid to talk to people. Less afraid to assert yourlsef. Less afraid that time alone is a bad thing. It's okay that you cry a few…” quote by Emily Trunko
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““Dear 18-Year-Old Self, Slow down -- everything is going to be fine. You aren't going to fail at anything you care about or anything important. Be less afraid. Less afraid to talk to people. Less afraid to assert yourlsef. Less afraid that time alone is a bad thing. It's okay that you cry a few times a week. Living away from home is hard, and that part won't get easier. You will cry less. Walk away from the things that take more than they give. Give to the things that nourish you or make you happy. Give more of yourself to less things. At 21, you are going to realize that you don't need to count the moments where you are happy. You will be happy almost all the time. Movies about injustices are going to make you cry. Don't stop watching them. They are going to give you purpose. Don't freak out that you change your life goal with every movies. As long as you plan to do good, you are staying true to yourself. Stop comparing yourself to those around you. Their struggles do not invalidate your own. Their successes do not diminish yours. You will never have all the answers. You will always have some. Taking your life a day at a time is not a failure -- you are not a failure.””

Emily Trunko

About This Quote

Self‑compassion, gradual progress, and authenticity guide youthful growth amid challenges.

In simple terms: Be kind, take it slow, stay true.

Key Takeaway

Embrace patience and self‑care.

Themes

self‑compassion growth authenticity

Mood

reassuring hopeful

Type

advice motivational

When to use this quote

  • education
  • career
  • relationships
  • mental health

Key Concepts

psychology life coaching

Questions to Reflect On

  • What fears hold you back?
  • How can you celebrate small wins?
A Different Perspective

Perfectionism can hinder acceptance.

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