Tanya Sweeney: I met my younger self for coffee. I told her to keep making mistakes, taking chances and styling her hair with a dry bar of soap

The 'meeting your younger self for coffee' trend on TikTok, inspired by a poem by Jennae Cecelia, has gained immense popularity, accumulating over 300,000 views in just two weeks. Users share videos showcasing their transformations over time, with some reflecting on significant life changes while others find it triggering, as it prompts a comparison of past achievements. This trend not only highlights the users' journeys but also serves as a creative platform for self-reflection in a social media context.

...the 'meeting your younger self for coffee' posts, inspired by a recent poem by Jennae Cecelia... The TikTok post gained over 300,000 views in two weeks.

Some use the video to explore bigger changes in their lives. Others have described the trend as "triggering as hell."

Users are using it to just list all of their achievements, highlighting a mix of nostalgia and personal growth.

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