4 Words to Your 17 Year Old Self

amother

Green

Sun, Mar 04 2018, 7:52 pm

Jewishfoodie wrote:

Where heavy sun screen!!

Better yet, stay out of the sun!! )

Only acidic bodies are harmed by sun. Healthy alkaline bodies benefit greatly from the healing properties of the sun.

amother

Rose

Sun, Mar 04 2018, 7:55 pm

Value Mom’s every day
Invest your wedding money 💰
Do laser while single

bigsis144

Sun, Mar 04 2018, 8:03 pm

Sorry to disappoint you.
I turned out ordinary.
Haven’t gotten over that.

tigerwife

Sun, Mar 04 2018, 8:08 pm

bigsis144 wrote:

Sorry to disappoint you.
I turned out ordinary.
Haven’t gotten over that.

Golden.

Ordinary is hard enough.

amother

Royalblue

Sun, Mar 04 2018, 8:33 pm

Don't let unwanted touch.
You can say no.
You should say no.
Do not be ashamed.
Tell someone on him.
Do not marry him.
Do not get pregnant.
You will leave him.
You will be alone.
You will feel strong!
Children rebel against you.
Children rebel against Gd.
Pain kills you slowly.

Chana Miriam S

Sun, Mar 04 2018, 8:40 pm

Stop eating all carbs! (except for vegetables)

seeker

Sun, Mar 04 2018, 9:42 pm

I got 4-word maxims but can't choose which one:

1. Life isn't a race.

2. Think about others more.

3. "Right" isn't always "best." (or important. but that would be 6 words.)

yogabird

Sun, Mar 04 2018, 9:46 pm

amother wrote:

Only acidic bodies are harmed by sun. Healthy alkaline bodies benefit greatly from the healing properties of the sun.

Amother can you say more about this? It sounds so intriguing.

seeker

Sun, Mar 04 2018, 9:51 pm

yogabird wrote:

Amother can you say more about this? It sounds so intriguing.

And not very scientific. I regret the loss of unfiltered sunlight but I'm going to stay with the science that says sunscreen sharply reduces the risk of skin cancer, and keep supplementing that vitamin D.

Happydance

Sun, Mar 04 2018, 10:55 pm

Just stay 17 forever

amother

Silver

Sun, Mar 04 2018, 11:38 pm

Good grades aren't everything
Pay (more) attention in Halacha
Smart doesn't define you (definitely a big part of you but don't let that be everything)

amother

Plum

Mon, Mar 05 2018, 1:48 am

Don't let men define you
KNOW Gd
stay away from drugs
wear sunscreen:)
keep up the exercise all your life
choose a husband for his kindness and love of Gd, along with a good work ethic
watch how the men you date treat people like waiters, sales people, etc...
don't date someone who ridicules others
LOVE...with boundaries
have a meaningful parnassa

cozyblanket

Mon, Mar 05 2018, 2:22 am

5 choices... Or put them all together

Hold on very tight
(It's a bumpy ride)
But breath slowly because
You're not in charge
Enjoy every little thing

1091

Mon, Mar 05 2018, 3:01 am

You will find yourself.

amother

Vermilion

Mon, Mar 05 2018, 7:07 am

HappyGoLucky1 wrote:

Just believe in yourself
Definitely further your education
Hashem is guiding you

The bolded agree 100% and the last

amother

Mustard

Mon, Mar 05 2018, 8:58 am

Don’t go for OT
Go for something else
Speech therapy better option

finallyamommy

Mon, Mar 05 2018, 9:03 am

This too shall pass.
Do not trust her.
Hashem is in charge.
It does get better.
Major in something useful.

relish

Mon, Mar 05 2018, 9:15 am

amother wrote:

Don’t go for OT
Go for something else
Speech therapy better option

Totally off topic, but your anonymous.
I said this to myself.
I tried everything that OT has to offer
Until I found what works for me
And now I am really happy I went for OT

Try a different option. Here are some

Geriatric (home based, in patient, outpatient)
School based
Early intervention
Sensory gym
Run sensory groups for special needs kids in an indoor playground (I already know of these in rock climbing centers, bounceU, and others)
Supervisor for Cotas
Open a private pay clinic and hire others to do the hands on work
Train in Craniosacral therapy, feldenkreis, or other funky treatment modalities.
Get into the mental health side of OT.
Go corporate and do ergonomic evals for big companies
Design homes for the elderly and disabled
Teach driving to the disabled
Get into women's health (pelvic floor therapy. Yes, it's in our scope)
Specialize in feeding
Specialize in vision therapy
Specialize in seating and mobility
Specialize in assistive communication devices
Hand therapy
Prosthetics
Get involved with research
Teach in a grad school
Invent new products
Work from home for companies like tiny eye, so you don't have to be hands on.

There are so many more ways you can work under our license. I'm sure I didn't cover them all. Discover your passion and find a way to do it under our license.

Please don't resign yourself. We need people like you to specialize. Everyone else is happy with status quo.
If you feel comfortable, pm me, and I can help you brainstorm.

InnerMe

Mon, Mar 05 2018, 10:13 am

Boca, love this thread!!!
Be flexible and brave
Allow love to enter
Embrace the sunshine
Smell the fragrant roses
Take a deep breath
You can do it
You will do it
You will make it
You are strong!
I believe in you!
Great things await you
Pain will eventually pass
Slow and steady wins
You are loveable
You can love
Dreams can come true
Ride the waves
Believe in your dreams
Believe in your abilities
Soar through the heavens
Ignore the naysayers
Take a risk
Just be yourself
Listen to children's laughter
You are in G-d's hand
G-d is holding you
G-d knows what's best
G-d will take care
Sleep tight and relax
Feel your body
Stretch your muscles
You are awesome

observer

Mon, Mar 05 2018, 10:33 am

Everything is from Hashem.