1. It really doesn’t matter if you’re not part of the ‘cool gang’.

2. Your friends are just as insecure as you are.

3. You won’t always have acne.

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4. Enjoy your first love – but don’t expect it to last for ever.

5. Trust your instincts. If something doesn’t feel right, don’t do it.

6. Be nice to your parents. They won’t always be around.

7. Live in the present and enjoy it while it lasts.

8. You think you know it all but you don’t. Nobody does.

9. You don’t have to have sex right now.

10. Ask yourself, will this matter in a year’s time?

11. It’s never worth holding a grudge.

12. You will look back at pictures and realise you are completely gorgeous.

13. Don’t drink Coke for breakfast.

14. Move more – and learn to love exercise.

15. You don’t have to spend every penny you earn.

16. Everything will turn out ok. Yes, really.

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