The way things are

I've learnt in life that no matter how hard you try, you're just never going to be able to please everybody. And there's no reason why you should try to either. It may sound ridiculously selfish but making sure you're happy should be your number one priority. Don't do things because the crowd are, do things because it's what you want to do. This can be especially difficult when you're surrounded by peer pressure. Adults harp on about it all the time - drugs, drinking, sex...but, in all honesty they're right. It shouldn't be dictated by what your friends are doing. It should only be done when you're ready, and on your terms (and in the case of drugs, hopefully not at all!)

After a conversation with a close friend I realised that people are going to watch your every move and they're going to judge you. You're naturally going to make mistakes, but keep going because you'll get there in the end. Don't let their judgement mould you into something you don't want to be. Take it on board as a hint for self-improvement, but don't change who you are because of it.
 Don't sprint through life trying to keep up with everybody else, just go at your own pace and you'll see that you'll realise the beauty of the journey so much more.

Accepting things for the way they are is sometimes hard to do - sometimes it's the last thing on your mind - but what you have to learn to understand is that some things just can't be changed and you either have to grow and live with the changes, or abandon the situation and start anew.

Just remember that you'll never be happy if you're walking in someone else's shoes - they'll never be the right size. Find ones that fit you perfectly and you're good to go.