High school can be a tough time for many of us. It's a time when we are trying to figure out who we are and where we fit in. It can be easy to get caught up in the drama and the social hierarchy of high school, and to feel like we have to conform to certain standards in order to fit in.

But the truth is, high school doesn't last forever. And the things that seem so important and stressful at the time often fade into the background as we move on with our lives.

If we could go back and talk to our high school selves, we might tell them that it's okay to be different. We might tell them that the "cool kids" aren't everything and that there is a whole world out there waiting for them beyond the confines of their town.

We might also tell our high school selves that it's okay to make mistakes and that it's important to learn from them. High school is a time of self-discovery and growth, and it's natural to experiment and try new things.

Ultimately, if our high school selves could see us now, we might be proud of how far we've come and the person we've become. We might see that all of the struggles and challenges we faced in high school were worth it in the end, because they helped shape us into the person we are today.