Conversation with your 21 year old self

I was at an amazing event recently for International Women's Day. Celebrating the empowerment of women.

I was also lucky enough to be sat next to 2 fabulous young women who were far smarter and mature than I was at that age.

The conversation flowed and eventually turned to "What advice would I have for a 21 year old?"

This was a really interesting question...because the world they live in is very different to the one I lived in at 21. So, I chose to speak about advice that I thought could help them, and would have helped my 21 year old self.

These included, but were not exclusive to.....

• Failure is not the end of the world....reframe it as a way of learning. It is nothing to fear.

• Save early - pensions and investments seem boring at that age....your older version will thank you.

• Other people's opinions can feel so important - they are not. Walk your own path, those that matter will not judge - in fact they will be your cheer leaders and support group.

• Friendships an be long and they can be short...that is ok.

• Do not set yourself on fire to keep someone else warm. Someone else's happiness is not your responsibility.

• Do the work on yourself now. Get rid of your limiting beliefs now and live a life free of them weighing you down.

What else would you add?

What advice do you wish you have received, or received and did not follow?