Yo, Miss! (No. 65): Unsolicited Advice

Eight Life Tips From Me To You!

I am taking a quick break from directly talking about current events, education, and pop culture to share these eight life tips with you. I meant to post this earlier, but then I got distracted by everything that has been happening since 47 got inaugurated and began trying to unleash his fascist hell on us.

So, as a break from content about 47, here is some unsolicited advice from me to you.

Here is the video that I posted about it:

@saribethrose @saribethrose ♬ original sound - Sari Beth Rosenberg

Advice 1: JUST ASK, THE WORST THING THEY CAN DO IS SAY NO
We often hold ourselves back because we're afraid of rejection. But here’s the truth: the worst thing that can happen is someone saying "no," and then you just keep it moving.

Advice 2: SOMETIMES JUST SHOWING UP IS ENOUGH
Life is busy, and there are days when it feels like everything is too much, especially since 47 was inaugurated. But sometimes, just showing up is the most important thing you can do. Get out of bed, make it to work, attend that event, that meeting, or even that date.

Advice 3: BE THE ULTIMATE HYPE WOMAN FOR YOURSELF AND ALL YOUR FRIENDS
There’s no shame in celebrating even your smallest wins. We all need a cheerleader in our lives, and why not be that for yourself and others? Celebrate every victory, no matter how small, and lift others up along the way. Create a community of confidence and positivity—but be mindful. Read the room before hyping it up too much. There’s a fine line between hyping people up and engaging in toxic positivity.

Advice 4: FOLLOW YOUR OWN TIMELINE
There’s no universal clock for success. While everyone around you might seem to have it all figured out, remember, your journey is your own. There’s no set timeline for when you are supposed to figure out your passions, your career, or even your next big move.

Advice 5: YOUR VOICE MATTERS
Don’t let anyone tell you that it doesn’t. It’s easy to feel like your opinions, thoughts, and feelings don’t matter in the grand scheme of things, but your voice has power. Whether you’re speaking to a room of thousands, a classroom of 34 students, or just one person, your perspective is needed. Speak up.

Advice 6: EDUCATION IS ONE OF THE STRONGEST FORMS OF ACTIVISM
Learning is a revolutionary act, especially in many parts of the United States these days. Knowledge equips you to make informed decisions, advocate for what’s right, and challenge this oligarchy taking over America. Keep learning—it’s how we can all contribute to positive change and push against fascism.

Advice 7: DO THE THING THAT SCARES YOU
Fun fact: I used to be terrified of public speaking. In high school, college, AND grad school my voice would quiver when I participated or presented in class. Now, I stand up and teach five classes of over 30 kids a day at a New York City public high school.

Advice 8: STAY DELUSIONAL & FIND THE JOY WHERE YOU CAN FIND IT
Sometimes, life can feel overwhelming, and the idea of everything working out can seem impossible. But I’m a strong advocate for staying delusional. Stay in that dream world you lived in as a little kid, or find a way to return to it. Life is hard, and there are a lot of tough and serious issues we need to face. But find those moments of joy, and multiply them as much as you can. We only have one life to live, so it's all about doing good for yourself, doing good for others, and making yourself feel good.

These pieces of advice have been the most helpful in my life thus far. Hope it helps you! Hang in there, my friends. Thank you for all your support on here.