What advice would you give to your teenage self?

If, by some twist of fate, I stumbled across my teenage self, my advice would be short and straight to the point. I’d tell that younger me to tread carefully when choosing whom to trustbecause not everyone deserves it. I’d urge myself to believe in my own worth and stand taller, with more confidence. And I’d warn that eager, wide-eyed kid to brace for a wild, bumpy ride over the next couple of decades. Life’s rarely smooth, but it’s always worth it.