Feel More Confident at School
With all the pressure in today's world to be perfect, many people have little self confidence. Think you're a victim to this? Read on!
Steps
- Improve your posture. Stand tall and sit up straight. This body language tells people that you are interested, confident and not a pushover either!
- Be a good friend. Not many people would want to know someone who is constantly moody, grumpy, and unkind to others, let alone hang out with them. Smile, chat with others, organize hanging out with your fellow schoolmates.
- Give people a chance. Don't be afraid to talk to someone new, no matter how they appear. You never know, your new best friend may be right next to you.
- Make new friends. By making new friends, your confidence can skyrocket and so will your overall happiness.
- Be yourself. Being different is the best bit about you and something worth celebrating! Your friends may all love one band while you love another. This doesn't mean you need to change your interests or preferences. You are who you are, and nothing can change that.
- Accept your mistakes. Everyone makes mistakes so don't worry! Learn from them and move on; there's no reason to dwell on things of the past that you can't change.
- Stand up for yourself. Don't get angry, simply calmly tell someone who is making you feel upset that the way they are treating you is unacceptable. If they carry on don't be afraid to tell someone whether it be a teacher, parent, or trusted adult.
- Do not bottle up your feelings. Talk to someone you trust who can give you the right advice and make you feel less anxious.
- Stand up to peer pressure. Don't be tempted by peer pressure to try something like graffiti or smoking. It will only get you into trouble and if you're pressurized to do it, you know that this person is not a 'real' friend, no matter how much you like them. It's not easy to say no, but it will pay off in the long run.
- Write a list of all your good qualities. Whenever you feel bad about how you look or how people make you feel, just look at the list and perhaps it will cheer you up! Everyone is good at something, whether it's writing or being a friendly person.
- Be hygienic. If you don't wash regularly or use deodorant, people may not want to speak to you or befriend you. This can diminish self confidence.
Tips
- Just remember, everybody is different and everyone will change at some point, so just learn to forget and move on. Always be strong and stand up for yourself !
- Believe in yourself and be strong during bad times.
- If you're having a bad day,think of all the fun things you can do later and the positives of life.
- Rise above behavior intended to make you feel small or upset. A great way to shock these sort of people who like to make people feel insecure is to smile at them. Instantly you'll show that you can not be bothered by their remarks and you're too happy to care what they say!
- Always say no to anything that you know are against your morals.
- Smile to feel better!
- Smile. Even if you're not happy, it's an instant picker-upper.
- Compliment someone you barely know. It could make their day, and yours too.
- Don't be afraid to go for opportunities.
- Avoid people you don't get along with, they will only bring you down!
- Avoid arguments about petty things which can make you feel depressed. However,speak up about a big issue.
- Always look in the mirror and compliment yourself: you'll feel better!
- Having a bad day at school? Think of all the stuff you can do at home and smile!
- Make sure you make eye contact and no dirty looks!
- Talk to someone if you are being bullied.
Warnings
- Accepting bullying will let tormentors think that they will get away with what they're doing.
