It started, on Twitter, with this...
If you are a 40+ woman, what one piece of advice would you give to your 20-something self? pic.twitter.com/igZCFoFsAP
— Nyasha Junior (@NyashaJunior) September 16, 2018
...and became a vital thread, with women worldwide who are 40+ sharing advice they would give to their twenty-year-old-selves.
"Go somewhere where people aren’t trying to put you in your place."
If anybody tells you you need to bide your time or wait your turn, they’re lying. They never intend to give you a chance & 100% will let someone who hasn’t paid their dues jump the line ahead of you. Go somewhere where people aren’t trying to put you in your place.
— Caissie St.Onge (@Caissie) September 16, 2018
"Don’t substitute the judgment of others for your own. You are the expert at you."
Define success for yourself. Define what you care about. Don’t substitute the judgment of others for your own. You are the expert at you.
— Denise Hamilton (@OfficialDHam) September 16, 2018
"Don’t forget your worth"
Never chase anyone who doesn’t want you. Not a job, not a love interest - you will always be begging for their attention. Go where you’re wanted, make your own opportunities, and never wait for someone to ask you to do what you want to do. Don’t forget your worth!
— Lauri Lynnxe Murphy (@lynnxe) September 16, 2018
"Trust your gut."
Fear is a liar. Trust your gut. Don’t use someone else’s mirror to see your own reflection. Say yes to the things that scare you and no to anything that keeps you playing small. Ask for what you want and pay attention to what you get. Travel and laugh often.
— Grace Killelea (@gracekillelea) September 16, 2018
"...especially elderly family members."
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) September 17, 2018
"...stick to the original plan."
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) September 16, 2018
