Many people regret things after they do them. For example, people may regret things they say, do, things they entertain, decisions they’ve made, or people they associate with. After growing and maturing, people realize some of the things they’ve done were not the right decisions, therefore they regret it all. However, it’s is not healthy to dwell on the past. It is important that we forgive ourselves and forget, so that it is easy to move on and to make better choices.

2024 can be a year of growth, maturity, kindness, and love as long as we allow it to be. As a teenager, it is hard finding the group of people who really understand you and will stick with you through it all. Some people find their true friends earlier than others, so do allow yourselves to be discouraged if you’re not there yet. So many things within the human body and mind changes throughout the teenage years, which then leads to changes in friendships. Everyone will eventually lose friends until they friend their true friends. Growth and maturity come along with this as we begin to make decisions about friendships and everyday life. It is so important that we remain ourselves and then everything will fall into place.

As this new year is beginning, I hope that each of you will take what you’ve done wrong, and turn it into something good. Forgive yourselves and know that everyone makes mistakes. As you become a better person, set goals and try to stick to them to allow yourself to feel proud and successful. I hope 2024 is a year for everyone to succeed in and make great memories!