Be a Confident Teenage Girl

Make positive changes and choices in your life. These simple steps will give your self-esteem a boost. Just relax, and be yourself!

Steps

  1. Start taking risks! Because every risk you take makes you aBe More Confident and stronger person. However, understand that there are positive risks and negative risks. Do the things that lead you forward toward your goals.
  2. Define what your goals are by writing them down. Set realistic, attainable goals so that you aren't let down if you can't accomplish everything at once. Take it one step at a time and think positive!
  3. Practice good posture at all times (sitting, standing, walking), especially when you're walking alone.
  4. Stay well groomed. Wash your hair often (enough for your hair type) and bathe yourself often. Don't get too obsessed every minute on how you look. One of the important things about being confident is being Be Comfortable and Confident With Yourself and your body. Be mindful of wearing clothes that are too revealing or too small for your body type, as they can be unflattering. If you feel the need to, carry simple things with you like a small hairbrush, lip gloss/chap stick, and a small bottle of body spray.
  5. Shop for clothes, or make them, to Find Your Own Unique Style (Teens). Buy what you like to wear and what makes you happy. Don't wear anything just because a certain crowd is. If you like the normal jeans and t-shirt look then, it's totally you. As long as you're Dress Comfortably, you'll become confident. Follow your own standards.
  6. Don't ever care what people think about you, as long as you know what you are doing is right and it's not hurting anyone. And never be scared to do the right thing.
  7. Personalize your look. Being unique and confident is all about your personal uniqueness. If you like wearing jewelry, go for it! If you don't like wearing jewelry, that's your personal taste and no one should tell you otherwise. Your hairstyle, hair color, shoes, purse and other accessories are other ways you can personalize your look. Like jewelry, these things are not for everyone and you shouldn't do it if you don't feel comfortable with it.
  8. Make sure to keep your room clean. A clean room means that you can find what you need when you need it, so you aren't stressed out because you lost something. You will also feel better when your friends come over if you can show them a clean room. Nobody wants to see your underwear on the floor!
  9. Remember, make sure you always have pads/tampons in your bag at all times and change pads regularly to prevent accidents.
  10. Study, do all your schoolwork, and do your very best every time. Study for tests, do homework and all assigned reading. Answer questions in class and ask questions relating to the topic. Don't be afraid if you still don't understand what you're learning, talk to your fellow classmates or Talk to a Teacher. You can't pass your classes if you don't ask questions. Being smart is not weird. People who think so are not smart.
  11. Talk Properly Without Sounding Posh clearly and audibly, and don't swear a storm. If you have a swearing problem, make up your own "swear word replacements". Instead of saying the 'F-word', replace it with the word "frick" or "fudge." A simple word replacement is always better than the actual swear word. If you can, eventually eliminate these slang terms.
  12. Develop your talents. If you're good at dancing, take up a class and polish your skills; if you're good at sports, take lessons and join a team.
  13. Join some clubs if you're a good socialite or want to get over your shyness. It can boost your confidence level, help you develop your social skills, and help you make some friends.
  14. Participate in your hobbies. If you love music, go ahead and don't be afraid to whip out your IPod or CD player (If the time is important of course) Read books or write poetry if you love it. Paint, draw, swim, or watch Anime if it's your personal thing. Everybody has different hobbies and there's nothing wrong with expressing it. Remember: It's all about what makes you happy, not doing it because someone else wants you to. Find things you're passionate about and don't be afraid to try something new.
  15. Let go of friends who do not respect you or like you for you. If you feel your friends have less respect for you, talk to them. Let them know how you feel, tell them how you expect to be treated, and offer solutions. If someone makes you feel bad or not good enough, they are not your friend and you should dump them immediately. .
  16. Make friends with the people you like, not the ones you think you should be friends with.
  17. Understand that it is not healthy to let your peers or students Stop Letting Your Friends Walk over You, this is big problem if you're shy or the type of person who really likes to please people. Don't be afraid to Say No if the situation calls for it. Example situations would be if a friend asked you to help them cheat or copy off of your homework.
  18. Stay nice to everyone you come across, and smile at people when you pass them while walking. Embrace differences in others and celebrate diversity.
  19. Socialize and make friends with your parents, and make conversation with adults, but remember to be polite.
  20. Understand that it feels terrible to feel pressured into having a relationship or going and dating if you're not ready. As a teenager, you're growing up, but you also have to respect your own boundaries and limits. When the time comes, you'll know and you'll be much happier that you waited until you were ready.
  21. Remember to never feel pressured into doing drugs, getting drunk, or having sex. These are one of the biggest problems as a teenager. Drugs are not a good thing in the first place and it is preferable that you don't do it at all. It can do serious damage and ruin your good reputation. Don't go out and get drunk. First off as a teenager, you're underage. Second, getting drunk can be dangerous, you can do things you'll regret.
  22. Be yourself! Don't give into high school stereotypes like being a prep, emo, or punk rocker. Your own style is what you make it. If someone calls you a poseur, brush it off. # Think positive! Don't feel pressured to look exactly like a model or celebrity. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and if you think you're beautiful, then you are beautiful!
  23. Forget any slights and don't take insults to mind. If someone calls you a mean name, shrug it off, however, if someone compliments you, take it in. Think about it.
  24. Learn that if someone comes up to you and says "You have a great figure" or "You have, like, perfect lips" thank them and smile. Not only will it make you happy, but it will also make someone else feel good that they did something nice. They also might become your friend.
  25. Practice looking at yourself in the mirror and saying, "I love you!" or, "Look at me...I look beautiful today."...you could grab a chair and sit in front of the mirror, and state all the good things about you, the things that make you a beautiful girl just the way you are. Don't compare yourself to a movie star.
  26. Ask for Help If you're in a bad mood a lot or can't get along with your family, ask your parents, a teacher you trust, someone at a church or a school guidance counselor for help. If you don't take care of yourself, your emotional health, you could make bad decisions that you'll regret later. Tell someone if you're scared or upset and that you want help to make yourself feel better.
  27. If someone is being mean to you, just say "don't be pathetic" and walk away.

Tips

  • Try making friends that make you feel good about yourself, instead of being around people that making you feel lonelier than you truly are.
  • Make sure you're getting enough sleep. Most girls need at least 8 hours or more. Take a nap on the weekend if you are exhausted.
  • Try to improve your communication skills so that people will understand you. Acting moody or sullen does not get you anywhere.
  • You don't need to be rich to be confident! You can buy clothes from Payless, Target, or Ross which carry many of the stylish and trendy brands for affordable prices (and no one has to know!)
  • Take good care of yourself in every way. Healthy people are confident people. Constant exercise increases your confidence in every way. You feel and look better and even move different. Join a gym, jog, play soccer or basketball and try to eat light protein meals at least 5 times a day. Power bars are good to keep in your backpack at school.
  • If you value your brains that start working hard to improve them. Intelligent people have tons of confidence. Read, apply for honor classes, get mostly A's on tests. Organize your priorities and honor them!
  • Don't look like you are trying too hard. Keep your hair, makeup and nails on the more natural side. It looks classier and more easy going.
  • Get busy. Try to challenge yourself all the time. Don't expect to be perfect or not make mistakes. Make your own decisions about school.
  • Make time for yourself. Be alone and enjoy it! Think about what you value in people, school and your life.
  • If someone tries to tempt you into peer pressure, it's perfectly okay to say no, as long as you are calm and polite about it. "Hey, wanna smoke with us tomorrow night?" A reasonable answer to this, if it's not your thing, could be something like: "I'm not so much into that, but I'm going to the movies Saturday, wanna join?"
  • Set realistic goals for yourself. Do you want to be known for your personality, brains or sport abilities? Or all three? Get organized and write down what you want. Make step-by-step detailed lists on how you will achieve your goals. For example if you want to be known as the girl with a "great" personality, than try to be more relaxed, playful (just not in class), flexible, friendly and open. Compliment or notice a different person everyday but be sincere. Expect yourself to be very honest and not lie so people will trust you. Allow yourself to change and grow.
  • Be healthy! Make sure you're getting enough vitamins and minerals, and eating enough from each of the food groups. Exercise at least 3 times a week. Try jogging and build up to {{safesubst:#invoke:convert|convert}} if possible. Get involved with after school sports teams.
  • Try to learn how to let insults not get to you.
  • Always keep a smile on your face. It will make you look cheerful.
  • Stay motivated. Don't give up trying.
  • Chase Your own dreams and goals, and do what you want to do with your life.
  • Always be nice to people. They'll view you as a good person, which will help you in the future.

Warnings

  • If someone insults you, let it go. Don't worry about it. You are not responsible for other people's behavior, actions, feelings or problems.
  • Say no if something doesn't feel right or dangerous. Stay away from self destructive people who get into drugs, vandalism or gangs.
  • Do not overdo it if your not liked by some people. Keep a sense of humor about yourself.
  • Being confident means not caving into peer pressure. You make up your own mind about things.
  • You have the right to end any hateful conversations. Just walk away.
  • If you're having serious problems with a close friend, don't start a fight. Calm down and use your words. Talk it out and respect their feelings. Treat them with dignity. Tell them you expect them to be always honest with you.
  • Avoid acting arrogant to hide your insecurities. Most people don't like it and can see through it.

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