Be Confident

   Fifth step, be confident.
   There's many way you can do this. For example, knowing your way around the school instead of looking like a lost puppy. Draw yourself a map of the school outlining where your classes, your locker, and even where you sit at lunch are, this way you can avoid getting lost.
   Next, look your best. Shower everyday and wear deodorant. No body wants to be smelly, especially when trying to make a good first impression. Wear clean clothes and find your own sense of style. Wear what you want, and what makes you feel good. You don't have to wear what the 'cool' kids are wearing, be original. But don't go to crazy, remember, you're at school to learn, not to model. Make sure your clothes are clean and wrinkle free, just showing that you put time into your appearance will make a difference,
Finally, make sure you have a positive attitude. Having a good attitude will keep your spirit up even when everything around you seems to be falling apart. Stay calm and relaxed even if it feels like nothing is going right. It can be easy sometimes to lose yourself in the mess and craziness. but keeping a positive outlook will ensure that doesn't happen. Smile. Smiling will make you look more confident and can bring changes in other peoples moods and attitudes. It will also make you resemble a friendly, happy, fun. warm person. And people like those.
   Being confident in yourself is not an easy thing, I know that first hand from myself, and my friends. But be sure you encourage yourself daily, look in the mirror every morning and tell yourself you look good, tell yourself that you're a good person and that the day will go well. And I guarantee you, it will work.
                                                                 Love yourself, and others will love you too, Montana.  


Ps. Check out this blog for tips on how to be more self confident! http://www.positivityblog.com/index.php/2009/02/20/how-to-build-self-confidence/