How To Be A Good Girl With Pictures

You don’t need to wear makeup. If you decide to try it, start small and work your way up as desired. Wear clothes that make you feel happy. Whether you love lace, rainbows, overalls, or poofy skirts, you should choose clothes that work for you. Skimpy outfits can move around when you wear them, and it’s no fun to be constantly monitoring your neckline or hem. Wear clothes that are comfortable to wear and carry so that you can have fun without worrying about whether your clothes are in place.

Focus less on what your body looks like, and more on what it can do. Drinking, smoking, and drugs are very bad for you! Avoiding or quitting them will help you feel more energetic, positive, and alert. [2] X Research source Try to go to bed and wake up at around the same time each day. This will help your body get into a good rhythm. Ask your parents to remind you to go to bed if it helps.

TV is great for relaxing, but too much TV can leave you drained and tired. Balance your free time to include hobbies, family, and friends.

Look for articles online about topics that you enjoy. Don’t be afraid to try new things, even if you’re not good at them yet. Remember, an expert has failed more times than a beginner has even tried.

Look for media that supports your self-esteem, especially in fighting negative stereotypes. A girl who loves robots could watch TV with women in STEM, a girl who uses a wheelchair could read books about people with disabilities, and plus-size girls can look at pictures of stunning women of the same size. Remind yourself that people like you exist and have worth.

If you feel down, try talking to someone about how you feel. You’ll feel better, and they’ll be glad they could help. If you make a big mistake, talk about it. Apologize to anyone you hurt, and ask how you can make up for it. The mistake is less important than how you handle it.

Parents aren’t perfect, and sometimes they give bad advice and make bad decisions. Hear them out, and then explain your point of view as calmly as you can. Work together to figure out a good approach. Don’t accept a bad situation. Most parents are good (or at least decent), but some are mean or abusive. If things are bad at home, talk to another adult you trust. Try a teacher, school counselor, parent of a friend, clergy member, relative, or other adult who is a good listener. Talk to them about what’s going on, and ask for help handling the situation.

Offer to babysit for your neighbor’s young children when they go out at night. Teens can traditionally make good money this way. Try yard work like mowing your lawn, taking care of the plants, and weeding. Try your hand at basic engineering tasks, such as auto repair, changing a flat tire, and fixing a leaky tap. Girls are better at engineering than most people realize! Some parents are willing to set up an allowance in exchange for chores, or pay you for doing chores (e. g. $10 for mowing the lawn).

Cleaning up other people’s messes is nice, and optional. Don’t feel obligated if you don’t have the energy. To keep your room clean, try to get rid of all the clutter first. Throw all of your dirty clothes and bedding into a hamper, toss all of your trash in the garbage, and walk around with a trash bag to get rid of any unnecessary and unwanted knick-knacks.

Let them have space when they need it. If you can’t handle your siblings right now, then don’t. Say that you need some quiet time, and retreat to a quiet space. Your siblings should respect that, and if they don’t, ask an adult for help.

Teachers love it when you raise your hand in class, whether it’s to give an answer or ask a question. If you give a wrong answer, it’s okay. You don’t need to get perfect grades, or to work so hard that you get really stressed. Instead of putting in 110% effort all the time, put in a very good effort most of the time. Stressing out too much about school is bad for your health, and you should talk with a doctor if it’s becoming a problem.

You may feel a lot better with your homework already started, or already finished. It’s easier to have fun when you know that you’ve gotten some good work done.

Don’t stay up late studying before a test. You need your brain to be fresh and alert, so get plenty of sleep in order to prepare.

Don’t chat, text, pass notes, or use your phone in class. These are disrespectful to your teacher and your peers who are trying to learn. If you have a disability that causes you to fidget or appear inattentive to non-disabled people, let your teacher know. Find ways to accommodate your needs so you can focus.

“I’m really struggling with this one project. Could you help me?” “I did my best, but I didn’t understand everything in class yesterday. Is there anything online that could help me learn the material a little better?” “I don’t understand what this homework problem is asking. Could you explain it to me, please?” “I’m stressing out so much about school that it’s hard to sleep, and I get bad headaches. I think I have a problem with anxiety, and I want to see a doctor. I need help. "

As a general rule, don’t say something behind someone’s back that you wouldn’t feel comfortable saying in their presence.

Being passive might feel kinder, but it isn’t. Hinting or beating around the bush will only confuse or frustrate people.

Most people don’t want you to swoop in with advice. Instead, they first need someone to listen and help them work through their feelings. Once they’ve processed their feelings, then they may be ready to address their problems. [9] X Research source

Sometimes it’s a bad time—for example, you wouldn’t stand up in the middle of a concert and shout “I love your singing!” You can wait until a good moment (e. g. after the concert), or tell other people about your thought. People always feel happy when they learn you’ve been saying good things about them behind their back.

Keep doing this, and you will be a ray of sunshine that inspires others to be their best. A few people are mean and rude no matter what you do. Keep a safe distance from these people, and continue being positive. It may rub off on them, or it may not.

Be respectful to everyone, including the people you don’t like. They may warm up to you.

“That’s interesting. Why would you say/ask/do that?” “I don’t understand. Could you explain it?” “I’m surprised that an educated and considerate person like you would stereotype transgender people like that. " (Compliments can defuse rude behavior. )

“I need to take a break. " “I don’t know how to respond to that. " “I’m so upset, I don’t know how to handle this. I’m going to take some quiet time. "

You’re allowed not to be best friends with everyone. If you feel upset when you’re around someone, be polite to them, and focus your attention elsewhere.

Learn how to say no. An “I don’t want to,” “Not tonight,” “I’m not ready for that,” or just plain “no” makes it clear to your partner how you feel. Learn to recognize danger signals. Some people are disrespectful: they push your boundaries, laugh off your discomfort or worries, or trash-talk other people. Steer clear of them.