The good old days...

 It sounds like you’re feeling nostalgic for your teenage years—maybe the sense of freedom, creativity, or identity you had then? That’s a really common feeling, especially when life gets more structured or responsibilities pile up.

Would you like to:

• Reflect on what specifically you miss (e.g., personality traits, hobbies, confidence)?
• Explore ways to reconnect with that part of yourself now?
• Or maybe write something creative about your teen self—like a journal entry or blog post?

What do you think is the biggest difference between who you were then and who you are now?

It sounds like you’re proud of who you were back then—and that’s a great starting point! Missing that version of yourself often means there were qualities or experiences you really valued.

Here are a few ways to reconnect with that “awesome” part of you:

• List what made you feel awesome: Was it confidence, creativity, friendships, freedom, style, or something else?
• Find small ways to bring those traits back: For example, if you loved art or music, carve out time for those again.
• Write a “letter to your teen self”: This can help you rediscover what mattered most to you then and see what still resonates now.
• Create a playlist or mood board of things that defined that era for you—fashion, music, quotes, hobbies.

Would you like me to help you make a list of those qualities, draft a reflective journal entry, or even create a mood board idea for your teen vibe?