I’m about to hit 19 soon. I am facing many challenges and genuinely desire to be better yet I don’t know how. I spend most of my time on useless social media apps convincing myself “It’s to be a content creator” since it truly is something I want to do, but I haven’t created anything for a while. I also have poor skin, am overweight, I’m unemployed and broke. To top it all off I just got dropped from uni and my appeal didn’t go through. This has all also taken a toll on my mental health even though I’m the one who put myself in this position. I am in a bad spot and I just need direction and advice on how to improve and be the best version of myself.
I 19M am stuck, there is no way I can be worse than where I am now. What do I do?
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Hey! First I got to ask, how your situation with your parents? Are they being supportive or is there any external pressure on you in any way?
You’ve hit rock bottom and that means the pressures off. Start small, move your body, post that messy video, and prove to yourself that you’re not done yet not even close.
Bro, first off, rough patch doesn’t define ya, it’s the rebound. Kill the self-blame game, ain’t helpin’. Start small. Like, walk daily, cut junk food for healthier grub, do a lil’ skincare routine. As for the content creation gig, just START, no perfect moments here dude. Low budget ain’t no issue; authenticity wins every time. Focus on personal growth, the rest (job, uni) will shape up in time. U got this, mate 💪. Keep us posted. #riseabove #yougotthis
Man up and get a job yesterday get to work and don’t look back not time to be depressed when your busting your ass
My father talked me out of joining military when i was young, but the benefits FAR outweigh the negatives when you realize how hard life is, Service provides a stable foundation for future growth, wanna be a content creator? do it after 6 years of service, after your body and mind is whipped into shape, you gave to the community and feel fulfilled, and you have 4k coming in every month as retirement, so 0 stress, more to work with to pursue your real dreams, just a thought
See a dermatoligist, get off social media and join a gym, get a job.
Start creating again, not for money or fans. Create the things you want to watch and show your friends. I’m proud of you for reaching out when it’s so hard my man. Find the things that bring you joy and think about what parts of them could steer you towards being who you want to be. Love yourself and others will follow. ❤️
Everyone faces difficult time in their life. It’s yours going on. But remember it is this time which will make you stronger and better. Forget past and focus on future with a positive mindset.
You’re not behind, trust me.
It might feel that way, but you’re not.
You’re only 19 and your brain is still developing.
Don’t be so hard on yourself.
and I agree with some of these other comments also; for the social media thing.
If it’s something you really want, then just start.
Fuck the fear.
Be “cringey”
Who gives a shit what people think.
It’s your life.
Live it how you want to.
Do what makes you happy now, because the world is on fire and there’s a human shaped fart running the world’s most influential country. Now is the time to just be boldly yourself and not let your life slip past you because of fear or what others might think.