Adolescence days are treasured for their ease and peaceful flow. There is never a reality of absolute dependency on one’s potential and abilities. But when you reach the ages of 18 and 20 a form of reality creeps in and all of a sudden you’re expected to look after yourself and chart your own course through life. This can be a great challenge if you are not prepared for such a violent shift in perspective.

When I began my journey through life I constantly told myself that I was worth something. This psychological shift is an immense necessity if you’re going to believe in yourself enough to depend on yourself. I place myself in the position of seeing my self importance and my abilities and try to see how I can survive in this world lone.

The moment you have realized your self worth you begin to transform silently as you fit into your new being. This should mostly be a few actions that are directed at becoming responsible. It doesn’t take too much to train your brain to accept the new demands of responsibility. You can tell yourself that you are not going to be partying for a good month.

What is necessary; basic and life supporting must never at any point in time be surrendered for that which does not last. Discipline is somehow a craft that should be mastered by all if anything is going to be salvaged out of life. Make it a point to prioritise in relation to being rash ad impulsive. I know of a musician who spoke about starving himself of partying to get a left handed electric guitar.

Knowing yourself is what I would like to call the sprouting on the inner self. When you know who you are you will be able to pair up with friends and have friends to share company with. But if you are shy to reveal your true self you will end up having a bunch of friends you can’t get along with.

Friends always make it more fun and exciting to cruise through adolescence to adulthood. This might sound out of place but such friends will last like an eternity ring and help you preserve your soul from loneliness and stagnation. Having friends will make growing up fun, but be sure to choose the right friends with the right respect for the others feelings.

Never neglect yourself; your needs; your basics and above all your health. Make sure you get the best out of life and this must be within what you can afford at that particular phase in life. Eat healthy, get the perfect bedding collections and on no account should you prioritise alcohol and drugs.