Fearne Cotton often feels like a beacon of wisdom. Her podcast, Happy Place, draws on her experiences and covers advice from experts on how to live a fulfilling, joyful life.

Meanwhile her Instagram account follows her journey with her mental health, her continued yoga practice and her brilliant career, sharing what she’s learned on the way.

Oh, and don’t even get us started on her flawless style and never ending wardrobe of effortlessly cool and unique dresses.

But Cotton hasn’t always been armed with all of the knowledge and experiences that she is now. We asked her to look back to her younger self and share the things she wishes she’d known back in her early twenties, from leaving the buffalo boots on the shelf to being confident enough to share her opinion.

The advice on self-confidence Fearne Cotton wishes she could tell her younger self