What Are You Thankful to your Younger Self
By Arya
@yoalldudes (35040)
Philippines
May 22, 2022 2:41am CST
I'm in my 40s and I'm glad I worked and saved in my 20s and 30s. I am glad I took good care of my daughter, I am more than blessed now because she is an awesome - sweet loving smart girl.
I am now in my 40s and I think my 50s and 60s and I wonder what should I do now that my future self will thank me for. Where should I focus more is it makineg money, exploring and eating my favorites food, walking for physical health, investing on a house? ( we are still renting). Please do share the wisdom only actual experience can bring.
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18 responses
@yoalldudes (35040)
• Philippines
22 May 22
Thank you. I will do my best. Your input is very much appreciated.
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@LadyDuck (457413)
• Switzerland
22 May 22
Saving is important, try not to spend money that you can save, when you age you want to live a comfortable life without the stress to find the money. Eat healthy but do not renounce to the food you love. Stay with the people you love, as life is full of surprises.
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@LadyDuck (457413)
• Switzerland
24 May 22
@yoalldudes Inflation was very high starting from the early 70s, all the expenses increased.
@yoalldudes (35040)
• Philippines
23 May 22
I will keep those in mind. Thank you so much. May I ask does expenses increase or decrease in 60s, 70s?
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@ElicBxn (63233)
• United States
23 May 22
@yoalldudes well, I fell off a horse on my head in high school and I totaled a car in 1972 and again in 1983. I say I totaled, but really neither were totally my fault, I just was alone in the car when they happened, there were other cars involved.
@yoalldudes (35040)
• Philippines
23 May 22
I had those too in the past and I understand what you mean. During worst times we feel there's no way out and Im happy we pushed through and here we are back in the fight.
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@yoalldudes (35040)
• Philippines
24 May 22
@ElicBxn Those are scary experiences. Im glad you get past them.
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@ptrikha_2 (45419)
• India
8 Jun 22
While there are things that I missed in 20s.
But I am thankful for some of the experiences I had with some of my roommates when I was a bachelor and staying outside on rent with my friends.
Plus on a regular physical routine I maintained.
@ptrikha_2 (45419)
• India
10 Jun 22
@yoalldudes
But so lesser physical activity now.
Also, some personal issues kind of bogging me down as of now!
@yoalldudes (35040)
• Philippines
9 Jun 22
You had a pretty good one there I assume. You are lucky.
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@yoalldudes (35040)
• Philippines
22 May 22
Thank you. I will keep those in mind.
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@yoalldudes (35040)
• Philippines
23 May 22
I would say enjoy your youth. If I can turn back time I would have left my job. It is okay to walk away.
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@rsa101 (37932)
• Philippines
23 May 22
Well I would thank him that he turned out to be the patient man that I am right now. I do not easily get swayed with emotions and try to control my emotions to react according to the emotions that are prevailing at the moment. I am thankful that as early as he was before he realized how to control his temper and not burst into uncontrollable anger.
@rsa101 (37932)
• Philippines
23 May 22
@yoalldudes But sometimes I think I have become more like a passive-aggressive person too which at some point is not healthy too. I think I need to balance things out on this.
@yoalldudes (35040)
• Philippines
23 May 22
That is a very good life skill to be able to manage your thoughts and emotions. I believe you have reaped the benefits of it.
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@yoalldudes (35040)
• Philippines
23 May 22
@rsa101 Some time in nature, spirituality works wonders in healing. For me time alone helps me with self forgiveness and appreciation of life.
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@celticeagle (158680)
• Boise, Idaho
23 May 22
I am glad I worked so hard and now have a pension and good SS. I think exploring and eating your favorite foods is a big plus. Although if you make good money now you will be able to do more of that in your senior years.
You only go through this life once so enjoy it the way you see fit. No regrets.
@yoalldudes (35040)
• Philippines
23 May 22
You made it and now its your time to savor life. I also think I might want semi retirement up to my 70s instead of complete retirement. Some productivity is good for mental health and morale.
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@averygirl72 (37715)
• Philippines
23 May 22
Honestly I feel I'm a failure in life but I will do my best now that I'm 40 years old too. I have still have time to make my dreams come true
@averygirl72 (37715)
• Philippines
25 May 22
@yoalldudes Trying to make a youtube channel? I hope you succeed
@yoalldudes (35040)
• Philippines
23 May 22
Me too. What do we do? I am trying out a youtube channel and will start filming this Saturday.
@yoalldudes (35040)
• Philippines
26 May 22
@averygirl72 Yes, I will keep trying. We got to earn a living one way or another. And thank you.
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@RubyHawk (99425)
• Atlanta, Georgia
23 May 22
@yoalldudes Planning is good when you’re young. As you get older you learn to take one day at a time.
@yoalldudes (35040)
• Philippines
23 May 22
Staying in the present moment is a good way to live. I do that sometimes too. At other times I do planning.
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@dgobucks226 (34300)
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4 Jun 22
My decision to get a college degree would be something I am most grateful I did. It allowed me to eventually become a teacher and coach, impact youngsters, and contribute to society.
Your answer is a very good one. Being a good parent is definitely something to be thankful for. To raise a daughter, you can be proud of is truly rewarding!
@yoalldudes (35040)
• Philippines
4 Jun 22
Thank you. I too am happy I finished college it was a life saver for me.
About parenting, it started out rough but I was surprised with the love and joy I am getting now.
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@yoalldudes (35040)
• Philippines
28 May 22
@mrki444 Ohh. I hope you find a good one.
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@yoalldudes (35040)
• Philippines
27 May 22
Are you on the right track now. I'm happy for you if your life is a success.
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@arunima25 (85265)
• Bangalore, India
23 May 22
I would say that keep your health as a priority and do all ro invest in a good health that will keep you going stronger in the later years. You can start saving for your home. How about taking one using loan. And with each paycheck, you can pay the loan back little by little.
@arunima25 (85265)
• Bangalore, India
24 May 22
@yoalldudes Oh! I totally believe in them. I have been managing my health conditions with diet, exercise and lifestyle changes. And not relying too much on medicines. I am very much careful about my health.
@yoalldudes (35040)
• Philippines
26 May 22
@arunima25 I'm glad, we have some things in common.
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@yoalldudes (35040)
• Philippines
23 May 22
Sometimes health takes a backseat due to work and trying to earn income. I will add drinking turmeric as well as warm water and honey in my June habit tracker. Do you also believe in these healthy foods. I hope to eat yogurt once I'm in the city for gut health it is not available in our small town.
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@luisga814 (6913)
• Quezon City, Philippines
22 May 22
I do feel like you. I'm already 44 years old, still renting, although, I have work to feed my family, I do enough savings in the bank but not that much. It's only for emergency. I'm still exploring for more passive incomes as an extra jobs aside being a customer service representative. Hope someone will teach where to get extra income.
@yoalldudes (35040)
• Philippines
23 May 22
@luisga814 It would depend if I find a good source of income.
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@yoalldudes (35040)
• Philippines
23 May 22
For me as long as my family is happy I dont mind renting. After all we are all passers by in this earth. Even the house we own will outlive us. So yes in the meantime try to bring in as much income as we can. I will try building a youtube channel.
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@luisga814 (6913)
• Quezon City, Philippines
23 May 22
@yoalldudes Yes. I agree with this. However, we need to do something in order not to rent forever.
@sabtraversa (12842)
• Italy
22 May 22
I'm still too young to be thankful to my younger self or give you advice. 
@yoalldudes (35040)
• Philippines
23 May 22
Ha ha okay. Enjoy your youth while setting aside some savings.
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@LindaOHio (155566)
• United States
22 May 22
Invest in a house and save for retirement. Those are the two bits of wisdom that I can impart after living as long as I have!
@yoalldudes (35040)
• Philippines
23 May 22
Thank you. I wlll keep this in mind. In fact I will keep this discussion to refer back into.
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@yoalldudes (35040)
• Philippines
23 May 22
You could still start now I believe. I look back and I wished I have saved more. The things I bought seems insignificant.
@yoalldudes (35040)
• Philippines
23 May 22
I hope one day we get there. We have to find an affordable place to rent while sending our daughter to college as our limited budget allows. We cannot afford the high cost of amortization
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