I september la den amerikanske religionsprofessoren Nyasha Junior ut et innlegg på Twitter hvor hun spurte: «Hvis du er en kvinne på over 40 år, hvilket råd ville du gitt til deg selv som 20 år?»
Les også: Tre kvinner over 100 år deler sin hemmelighet til et langt liv
Hun har nå fått 1100 svar, og innlegget har blitt delt over 3300 ganger. I svarene sine, avslører kvinnene noen av de viktigste tingene de har lært gjennom livet.
Se noen av svarene nedenfor!
1. Alt blir bedre med alderen
I’m 62 and I’d tell her things get better with age. I feel like my most productive and creative right now. And I’ve got no more fucks to give. Aging is everything.
— Elisabeth Dale (@TheBreastLife) 17. september 2018
2. Hold deg unna «bad boys»
“Bad boys” are not fun or sexy. They’re actually bad people and will hurt you in some way shape or form.
— ❄️Kimba❄️ (@kimba__what) 16. september 2018
3. Du kan ikke gjøre alle til lags
Stop trying to make everyone else happy. Owning things is not happiness, watch your money. Just because they are family doesn’t mean they cannot be toxic.
— Heather R (@Heather_C_R) 17. september 2018
4. Ikke gå på akkord med deg selv for å gjøre andre glade
You don’t have to set yourself on fire to keep anyone else warm. And stick to the original plan. Don’t let anyone talk you out of it.
— Meat Virginia (@themeatvirginia) 16. september 2018
5. Slutt å prøve å få bekreftelse av menn som ikke er verdt det
Stop seeking the approval of men who aren’t worth it.
— sarahjb13 (@sarahjb13) 17. september 2018
6. Vær naken oftere!
Be naked more. You aren't going to have that body after 40.
— ProfB (@AntheaButler) 17. september 2018
7. Andre menneskers følelser er ikke ditt problem
Other people’s feelings are not your problem.
— Melinda Byerley (@MJB_SF) 17. september 2018
8. Bruk solkrem og spis sunt
Wear sunscreen. Be consistently healthy in your eating. And...Never settle for a partner who doesn’t love and adore and respect you and lift you up. Stay true to who you are and Always speak up for yourself. Be strong and smart.
— Meredith Salenger (@MeredthSalenger) 16. september 2018
9. Ikke vent på at alt skal komme til deg
Don’t wait. Don’t wait for opportunities, seek them out. Don’t wait for men, let them go. Don’t wait for the “right time” to travel, just buy the ticket and go. Don’t wait until it’s convenient to spend time w/ people you love, you’ll never have as much time as you want.
— Jennifer White (@JWhitePubRadio) 17. september 2018
10. Lær deg å trives i ditt eget selskap
Learn to be alone and enjoy it. Loneliness is temporary but tough; find healthy ways to cope. Master personal finance, avoid credit card debt and save early and often. Worry less. Exercise for mental health; the body benefits are icing. Believe in yourself.
— Laura K (@makebrownies) 17. september 2018
11. Ikke stol på en løgner
Leave after the first lie.
— Gina Coleman (@ginamariec21) 17. september 2018
12. Tilbring tid med de du elsker - spesielt de eldre
Spend time with the people you love, especially elderly family members. They will be gone before you realize it. Listen to their stories, remember them, and tell your children or others those wonderful stories. Good luck to you! ❤️
— Lee Ann (@Leeleefix) 17. september 2018