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    Top 10 things our GRANDPARENTS were RIGHT about

    By Katie Morris22/02/2023Updated:28/02/2023No Comments5 Mins Read
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    10 things our grandparents were right about (advice and wisdom).
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    Grandparents are some of the most influential people in our lives. When they’re involved in our lives, they help shape who we are and who we grow into as adults.

    If your grandparents were a big and healthy part of your life growing up, you’ll likely have fond memories of the stories your grandparents regaled you with about life before our time.

    While grandparents might not always be up-to-date with the most politically correct ways to be and how to talk, there are certain lessons they taught us when we were younger that actually turned out to be very helpful.

    So, let’s take a look at ten things your grandparents were right about.

    10. Your childhood is short; enjoy it – true words

    Your childhood being short is one of the things our grandparents were right about.
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    When you’re young, you think you’ll be young forever. One of the things our grandparents were right about is that your childhood passes you by in a flash, so make the most of it!

    You look back on this as an adult and realise it was completely true. It’s also a message that remains relevant the older you get. Always live life to the fullest!

    9. They will always have your back – no matter what

    They will always have your back no matter what.
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    When your grandparents are a big part of your life growing up, they are almost always on hand when something goes wrong. They will always be there to mend any broken pieces.

    As you get older, you realise that they really were always there for you. We really need to appreciate this when grandparents are around because they won’t always be!

    8. It’s ok to make mistakes – something you realise the older you get

    It being ok to make mistakes is one of the things our grandparents were right about.
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    Your grandparents are usually a lot less strict than your parents. So, if you make a mistake and get reprimanded by your parents, Granny and Granda might be on hand to tell you that it’s ok to make mistakes.

    This is one of the things our grandparents were right about that you really realise when you get older.

    7. You can do anything – whatever you put your mind to

    You can do whatever you put your mind to.
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    Imagine we listened to our grandparents from a younger age? Your grandparents are some of your biggest fans. They really believe in you like no one else.

    Our grandparents always told us that we could do anything, achieve anything we put our minds to, and you know what? They were absolutely right. We are the leaders of our destiny!

    6. Go with your gut – trust yourself

    Go with your gut and trust yourself.
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    Grandparents give some of the best advice. If you go to them with a problem, they’ll almost always make you feel instantly better about it.

    They will tell you to trust yourself and go with your gut, and this is definitely one of the things our grandparents were right about.

    5. You are loved – one of the truest statements

    You are loved is one of the things our grandparents were right about.
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    One thing our grandparents were definitely right about is always assuring us that we are loved. If you are kind to people, you get the treatment you deserve back.

    4. Take risks – a leap of faith

    Taking risks is one of the things our grandparents were right about.
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    Grandparents know our full potential way before we know it, if we ever really fully know it. They know what we can achieve and push us to take risks to get there.

    Our parents might sometimes worry too much about said risks, whether it’s moving away or quitting a job we’re not happy in. But grandparents know when something isn’t serving us and nudge us in the right direction to make a healthy change!

    3. Fake it till you make it – be confident in your skills

    Fake it til you make it and be confident in your skills.
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    This one could be specific to the working world. Grandparents will always push us to take risks, and even if we aren’t necessarily qualified for certain things, they’ll tell us to fake it till we make it.

    Now, this doesn’t always work out, but in certain situations, you get the courage you need to try. You never know; it might just work.

    2. Eat up – healthy body, healthy mind

    Eat up as a healthy body means a healthy mind.
    Credit: Pexels / Alex Green

    Grandparents are some of the biggest feeders out there! They encourage us to eat when we’re hungry, and they’re right! In today’s society, body image is a scary world to navigate.

    We have to try and remember what our grandparents told us about eating up and stop worrying about what anybody else thinks.

    1. Read books – always learning

    The importance of reading is one of the things our grandparents were right about.
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    If there is one thing our grandparents were right about, it’s reading books. We should always strive to learn and educate ourselves; reading books is one of the best ways to do this.

    Our grandparents are some of the wisest people in our lives who give some of the best advice, so pay heed to what they have to say and give them a big hug and kiss of appreciation when they do.

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    Katie Morris

      Katie Morris is the Editor of Tell Me The Good News. She has a degree in English and French which has given her the opportunity to teach English across the world. Having worked in Thailand for over two years, Katie has a keen interest in the unbelievable travel opportunities Asia has to offer. Katie currently lives in her hometown of Belfast and loves discovering all the new and exciting things to see and do all over Ireland. She has written and edited articles for a diverse range of sites, from travel around Ireland and the rest of the world to satire and news sites.

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