Miley Cyrus has gone through some rough times, but she’s managed to get through them successfully, and she’s super happy today.

So the newly-engaged star shared her best advice for making it through the hard times:

“Always remember that you’re growing up and that growing up means you’ll make some mistakes. Don’t blame yourself. Don’t even think of it as a mistake. Think of it as an experience.”

“It’s like having a little scar. It’s good. It gives you character. Then when you’re older and you have kids or whatever, remember to understand and to remember what you felt then.”

Being a teenager can sometimes be really tough. Even if it feels like you make tons of mistakes, don’t stress or beat yourself up about it. You might even be thankful for them later, like Miley is!