The bright constellation

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   Tornado. If you're at home and a meteorologist has warned you of a tornado in your area, take cover in the most safe place possible. If you have a storm cellar or safe room those are the safest places you could take shelter in. If you don't, make sure you're on the lowest level! If you have a basement go there, in a small corner, and protect yourself with something soft like a mattress or lots of blankets and pillows. If you don't have a basement go in a small bathroom or a closet (such as a coat or a linen closet) in the center of the lowest level of your home. Don't go in a room with windows! The windows could bust open and the wind would get in, that can hurt you! Again, protect yourself with a mattress or pillows and blankets. Keep a radio near-by at all times tuned on a station telling the weather. If you're home alone the least thing you want to do is panic. Do not wait around for your parents to come home, cause they're probably not going to if there is a tornado warning. Where ever you're taking cover, keep a phone with you! This way, if you keep trapped under debris you'll be able to call 911 for help. Don't leave your shelter until youknow it is safe.
   
   
   

    

    

    

    
    
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   Fire. If you're at school your teacher should already have a plan. If he or she doesn't have your parents discuss the importance of a good fire escape plan. If you're at home make sure you also have a fire escape plan. That should Consist of 2 ways to get out of room in every part of the house. Every family should have at least 3 fire alarms!. But if you're in your room and all of a sudden you smell smoke, go to your door but don't open it. If possible, get a wet cloth (or a fire mask, if you have one) and put it over your nose and mouth. The chemicals in the smoke are dangerous, so if possible, GET A WET WASHCLOTH. Feel of the door to see if it is warm with the backside of your hand. If it is and you know there is a fire in your home, go to the biggest window in your room and open, or break open the screen (if your window has one). You can break it open by using a toy to bang on it with, or just punching through and pulling it apart. If you're room is on the second floor, keep a escape ladder handy. These ladders are made of rope and wood and fold up so you can keep it near by. Carefully escape and run as far away from the house as possible (staying in your yard).
   
   
   

    

    

    

    
    
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   Earthquake. Earthquakes have only two ways of easy survival. One: run under a sturdy table, where there are no objects to fall on you or the table. Or run to the door way and stand straight and still. Don't move around! The more you move the better chance you have of getting hurt badly. Open fields, and (some might argue) limestone caves are the best places to be during an earthquake. Open fields rarely have fault lines, and there's nothing to fall on you. The cave theory is disputed, but the theory is: that you can shake it as much as you want, but the hole in the rock stays the same. Limestone is the strongest sedimentary rock.
   
   
   

    

    

    

    
    
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   Burglary. Most homes now have security systems. A security system is something that automatically contacts someone for help and makes a loud noise when someone breaks in. They have saved many lives, but then again not everyone. If someone breaks in you'll either see them, hear gun shots, yelling, or movement. Or you won't see them at all. If you see them and they don't see you, be as quiet as possible! If you think you can, sneak off the other direction and hide under your bed, cover your self up with a blanket, or climb to the top shelf on your closet. Any where you think you'll be safe until help arrives. Keep a cell phone with you at all times – even at home. Immediately call 911! The longer you wait, the longer it will take. Just remember, stay quiet and calm. Don't cry or they'll hear you. Just think good thoughts and know that you're going to be okay.
   
   
   

    

    

    

    
    
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   Car Wreck. Car wrecks can happen so fast! That's why you need to be prepared! If a wreck happens, try to get out of the car (unless you absolutely can't), and if possible, call 911. If you're stuck and you can't, let someone know that you're still alive. Say something like, "Help," or "I'm alive," as loud as possible. When emergency arrives, it may hurt when they pick you up. Remember they're there to help you and you're going to be okay. Stay as calm as you can the whole ride to the hospital and let them do whatever they have to do in order for you to survive. The EMTs will help you get better, so don't be afraid.
   
   
   

    

    

    

    
    
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   Even though there are so many emergencies that can happen, you can always be prepared. Through any emergency always stay calm. It always pays to be prepared!
   
   
   

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   Keep away from fire and heat. When your parents are cooking or lighting a fire, keep way from the area. You can still talk to them across the room or from several steps away but there is no need to be standing next to the heat. Keep a good distance from any fire that is burning and never place objects in a fire.
   
   
   

    

    

    

    
    
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   Do not play with matches or lighters. These are not toys. They are for creating a flame to light a fire and you can easily hurt yourself. Take them to your parents if you find them.
   
   
   

    

    

    

    
    
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   Keep safe in the kitchen.
   
   
   

    

    

    

    
   • Never reach up for a handle on a stove or table. The pot may be filled with boiling water or very hot food and if it falls on your skin or face, you can be very badly burnt. Always ask if you are curious and want to look inside a cooking pot.
      
   • Ask your parents to turn the handles of cooking pots towards the centre of the stove.
      
   • Always get adult help to cook anything.
      
    
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   Never put anything on a lamp or near burning candles. The lamp can overheat and anything put near a candle might catch on fire from the flame.
   
   
   

    

    

    

    
    
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   Don't pick up things that have been sitting in or fallen into a fire. The coals are very, very hot and the flames can burn you. If something falls into a fire, ask an adult for help straight away.
   
   
   

    

    

    

    
    
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   Look out for your little brothers and sisters and any other young children. Make sure that they don't go near the stove or a fire source. Teach them about how fire or heat can hurt them.
   
   
   

    

    

    

    
    
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   Ask your parents to buy you close-fitting nightwear. Loose nightwear can easily trail into a fire or heater and catch on fire. Close-fitting pajamas are safer.
   
   
   

    

    

    

    
    
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   Be electricity wise.
   
   
   

    

    

    

    
   • Never stick your fingers, sticks or any other objects into an electrical socket. This can burn you very badly if the electricity carries out to your body.
      
   • Leave electrical cords alone. They can be a cause of fire.
      
    
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   Practice a safety drill. If it ever happened that your clothes caught on fire, it is important to practice this so that you will do it automatically:
   
   
   

    

    

    

    
   • Stop – stop screaming, crying and panicking
      
   • Drop – drop to the floor straight away
      
   • Roll – roll over and over to try and put out the flames
      
    
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    Know what to do if you are caught in a fire. If you are asleep or inside your house when a fire starts, there may already be thick, dark smoke when you try to get out. Get down low and crawl to get out. There is usually less smoke at the floor level.
    
    
    

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   Tell someone where you are going and how long you plan to stay. This doesn't mean that you're cramping your own style. You're being smart by letting a family member or friend know where – and when – to start looking for you and worrying, if it comes to that. You don't need to provide a GPS tracker, but it's smart to leave a MapQuest or Google map of your planned route for your friend or parent so they know where to look for you if you don't show up. Knowing you have taken these simple precautions can boost your confidence significantly.
   
   
   

    

    

    

    
   • Before you leave to meet your friends, call or text them to let them know you're on your way so they'll know something is up if you're not there.
      
   • When you get there, tell your friend or parent that you've made it safely.
      
    
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   Make sure your car is in good shape if you're driving. If you're driving somewhere by yourself, you need to make sure that you have a spare tire in case you get a flat tire and that nothing on your dashboard is lit up before you go. You should also have a AAA or other roadside emergency service card with you as well as a charged cell phone. Fill your car up with gas before you leave.
   
   
   

    

    

    

    
   • Just checking to make sure everything is cool before you get going is a great step to give you peace of mind before you head out.
      
    
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   Park your car in a safe location. Before you get out of your car, think about where you have parked. Is it well-lit, easy to see from the street? This is the best place to park if alone. Avoid parking in dark alleys or very far away from the door of your destination. Remember where you parked – this is very important. Mentally map your path to the door of the place you're going, take note of anyone on the street, and gather your things quickly.
   
   
   

    

    

    

    
   • Upon leaving your car, check carefully that it is locked and you have left nothing enticing (like a laptop bag or an iPad) in plain view. Walk purposefully – do not meander – directly to the door and enter immediately.
     
     
     

      

      

      

      
      
   • Lingering on the street is not a good idea, it allows potential attackers to see that you are alone. Keep anyone you noticed out on the street in your mind, and in the corner of your eye, if possible.
     
     
     

      

      

      

      
      
    
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   Walk down a well-lit path when you're on foot. Even if you're in a relatively safe neighborhood — and especially if you're not — you should find the most popular, well-lit street. If you're walking down a dark alley, or find yourself in the middle of a dim residential street, you're more likely to get robbed if there's no one around. A well-lit path will make it easier for you to see where you're going and it will keep criminals from coming your way. Here are some other things to do if you're on foot:
   • Don't listen to your head phones or keep checking your text messages. Stay alert.
     
     
     

      

      

      

      
      
   • Walk in the opposite direction of the flow of traffic so an abductor is less likely to put you in his car.
     
     
     

      

      

      

      
      
   • Know exactly where you're going to leave the house. If you check your phone's map app every few minutes, you'll be making yourself an easy target.
     
     
     

      

      

      

      
      
   • If you're out alone in the dark, it's not a good time to stop at an ATM.
     
     
     

      

      

      

      
      
    
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   Learn how to defend yourself. It's important to remember that you do not have to suddenly earn a black belt in karate or carry a knife around with you – but if you're generally confident when you go out alone, knowing that you can take care of yourself can reassure you greatly. Train your senses so you will feel like you can look after yourself – be more observant, so that you will know if something is about to happen.
   
   
   

    

    

    

    
   • If you travel or live in [risky or dangerous areas, learn how to block punches, or think of how to avoid harmful incidents.
      
   • Developing a more street smart attitude may seem silly, or pointless, but the simple knowledge that you can protect yourself will increase your confidence.
      
    

Hanging Out at Your Destination

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   Don't share too much personal information with a new acquaintance. Though making new friends is part of the fun of going out, you should avoid giving too much personal information to someone you just met, unless that person has been vouched for — like if she's the best friend of one of your best friends. But even then, be on the look out. Do not mention that you came alone. Say you are waiting for friends to arrive or someone is picking you up soon.
   
   
   

    

    

    

    
   • If you meet someone you like, make plans to meet in a coffee shop, at a restaurant, or at an amusement park, rather than giving out your home address or place of work.
      
   • Don't mention exactly where you live, even in passing.
      
   • Giving out your cell phone number is okay if you want to. The main idea is that you take time to really know this person and get a feel for the real guy or girl, not just that first impression.
      
    
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   Be careful — but not paranoid. Remember that good people are like sunny days – there are lots of them. Just because you're being careful doesn't mean you need to be afraid that everyone is out there thinking about how to get one over on you. Be prepared – notparanoid. Remembering that there are more sunny days than days when lightning strikes is useful. Lightning is dangerous, maybe deadly – but rare.
   
   
   

    

    

    

    
    
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   Let people see you having a good time. If you want to stay safe and not make yourself a target, have a blast, whether you're with girlfriends or by yourself. People will be less likely to take advantage of you if you look like the life of the party instead of hanging out by yourself in the corner. And remember to relax once you're in a safe environment — you won't have a good time if you don't. Once you've reached your destination, settle in and resolve to have a good time, no matter what.
   
   
   

    

    

    

    
    

Getting Home

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   Take a taxi home if you're drunk. Remember that there is no designated driver – you're it. Be aware of what you are drinking. Do not leave your drink unattended for any reason. If someone buys you a drink, make sure you watch the bartender pour it. If you suspect your drink has been compromised, do NOT drink it. Don't get drunk! If you do get drunk, don't plan on going home without calling a taxi or relative to collect you.
   
   
   

    

    

    

    
   • Just a reminder: if you're out completely alone, it's not not a good idea to get too drunk or someone will take advantage of you. But if you're walking out to meet friends, that's okay.
      
    
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   Quickly walk back to your car if you can drive home safely. Take a close read of the street and then go straight to your car, then home. Alone. If the guard or bouncer, or a group of other women you have met, offer to walk you to your car, take them up on it. At the very least, let someone know that you're going home now, and ask them to watch you till you get in your car.
   
   
   

    

    

    

    
   • Take a look around – know who is on the street with you, and if you see an alley between you and your car, walk in the middle of the street if necessary to give yourself plenty of room to move if you need to.
      
   • Walk purposefully and confidently to your car, and when you get there, have your keys ready and unlock the car as you are taking your last steps toward it. As you approach the car do a quick visual check that nobody is inside of it. Get in, lock the doors immediately, buckle up, start your car and drive away. Don't sit in your car fixing your make-up or fiddling with your iPad or texting someone – get going

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   LOOK in the mirror and tell yourself 10 things you love about yourself. This should only take about 10 minutes.
   
   
   

    

    

    

    
    
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   Put some effort in to how you look. The way you look plays a big role in the way you feel.
   
   
   

    

    

    

    
    
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   Don't worry about what others think of you. As long as you don't agree with what they're saying! (Example: Negative comments.)
   
   
   

    

    

    

    
    
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   Sometimes we NEED to have reasons to pamper ourselves. Yours could be: "I DESERVE IT!"
   
   
   

    

    

    

    
    
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   Do things that you enjoy doing and go out with your friends and have a laugh!
   
   
   

    

    

    

    
    
    

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   Ask your parents, guardians or teachers for advice. Ask a person you know that you can trust and with whom you feel comfortable. Tell them the things that are bothering you and let them know why you are feeling so low. It is important that they understand very quickly that you are having feelings of depression.
   
   
   

    

    

    

    
    
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   See a doctor or local health professional. Whether or not you feel you can talk to a parent/guardian or teacher, you should feel able to talk to an independent third party such as your doctor, a nurse, or a counselor. They will be able to provide advice to you on what to do next and doctors can prescribe medication or other medical interventions if they judge that this is needed.
   
   
   

    

    

    

    
    
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   Deal with the cause of your depression. If you are suffering from problems at school or elsewhere, it is unlikely that these problems will go away unless you face them and find strategies to cope better. For example, if you are being bullied, taunted, hit, or hurt in any way, you must speak to people in authority to ask them to have the behavior stopped. If you are worried about the repercussions, talk through the possible solutions with people who can do something to help you, such as walking you home with people who will take care of you, having teachers keep an eye over bullying tactics, and even changing schools or after-school activities so that you are no longer around the people who cause problems.
   
   
   

    

    

    

    
    
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   Do not neglect yourself or put yourself down. Depression is a very real illness and is often a reaction to events that you feel you have no control over and cannot change. Depression makes things worse for you because you start to believe that things will never improve and you might even blame yourself for the things that are happening. None of these feelings are healthy, nor are they right. You deserve better, you deserve to have people take care of you and bring you back to full emotional health. In some cases too, you might have a chemical imbalance which the doctor will need to monitor and help with. Another important outcome of getting help is that you can learn coping mechanisms that will help you to avoid falling into a depression in the future.
   
   
   

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   If your parent is too proud to accept their mistakes, try to speak to someone who can tell them what they are doing is wrong, and make them realize their mistakes.
   
   
   

    

    

    

    
    
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   If step 1 doesn't work, and you're still not in speaking terms, just show them that you still care for them and be thoughtful in small ways that can make them realize they are wrong.
   
   
   

    

    

    

    
    
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   If step 2 still doesn't work, still not on speaking terms, maybe a lot of prayers for them can make a miracle, and just continue to show that you are not what they are telling you badly, just because you let them down.
   
   
   

    

    

    

    
    
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   If you are ready to speak with them, try to forget what they have said and just forgive them for they are your parents…and ask for forgiveness, and that will make them realized their mistakes because you initiated the right action, which they should have done before.
   
   
   

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   As best you can, allow yourself to become aware of your surroundings. Take in the awe of what man and nature has created. Taking time to smell the roses actually is pretty good advice. Who knew your mother would have the final say? Take it from me, I'm an old pro at drudging up the past because for most of my life I've worked alone. I've been my own man. Sounds great except for the fact the 'present' disappears and you find yourself reliving the past for whatever it was worth, or shaping the future on false premises.
   
   
   

    

    

    

    
    
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   Talk to yourself, but not in the same way you did when thinking about the past or trying to create the future. "Not today, Mr. Past. You're not going to ruin my day once again." Go ahead. Say it. Privately or aloud. Just say it until the words become as much a part of your morning wakeup as putting on a clean pair of socks.
   
   
   

    

    

    

    
    
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   Did you know that when talking to your subconscious you'll never lose the argument? Sounds fine if it wasn't for the fact that you're arguing about the most ridiculous things possible, things that can't be changed or haven't yet occurred.
   
   
   

    

    

    

    
    
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   Stop beating yourself up. Smile. Congratulate yourself for becoming aware of what's going on in your life and having made the decision to change or eliminate it. Walk on the sunny side of the street and quit judging others as if they're books on a shelf and the only way you'll read the book is if it has a nice cover.
   
   
   

    

    

    

    
    
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   If possible get off the meds and let friends and strangers nurse you back to good health. Let's face it. The past and future are only a heartbeat away – too close to measure. In fact so close it's easy to see how you can get squeezed from the present without knowing it. The only thing you can control is your present state of mind. Be there, in the moment, and soon you'll appreciate just how lucky others are to know you, in the same way you'll feel about them.
   
   
   

    

    

    

    
    
    

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   Create an inspiration board. Make some use of those outdated magazines you may have laying around the house and start cutting out whatever images that stand out to you. It may be a certain word,such as "Fire" or "Vision" or an image of a woman standing on a mountain top. Whatever catches your eye, cut it out and start to arrange those images on a board.
    
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   Step outside of your comfort zone. When something makes us uncomfortable, it is usually that something we would grow from the most. Think of it as the beckoning of the spirit. What could you learn from this—if you dared?
    
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   Try something new. You look up at that dance studio everyday as the train passes on the way to work—why not sign up for a class? There are certain things that are meant to peak our interest—as it may be the door way to discovering your passion.
    
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   Stroll down memory lane. Look at old photographs of yourself when you were a child and talk to your family. What moment captured strikes a cord within you? What are your families fondest memories of you? Passion often lies in the past.
    
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   Volunteer. There is nothing that stirs up the passion within more than giving back, and there are so many opportunities to do so. Find an opportunity that interests you and offer up your talents.
    
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   Use your gifts. We are all blessed with the ability to do something exceedingly well and to withhold it is to withhold your light from the world. Whether you have a niche for writing, painting, or cooking—use your gift. Your passion could stir up passion in someone else.
    
    

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   Change up your routine. Get some excitement in your life. Don't be a couch potato. Exercise for at least 20 minutes a day. Go for a jog once in a while, do some extra sit-ups, or just a walk.
    
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   Make some more friends. With friends, you'll feel more important and like you always have someone to rely on. Make sure these are true friends who like you for you — not two-faced ones who are shallower than a kiddy pool. Go out more often instead of being a shut-in.
    
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   Volunteer. Help your community, volunteer to help work with a charity or two, and always lend a helping hand to someone in need.
    
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   Adopt a pet. Not only are you helping save a poor animal's life, but you also can build a long-term friendship with your pet. Instead of buying one from a pet store or breeder, go to your local pound and adopt one. If nobody adopts an animal, it will be put to sleep.
    
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   Get a job. Not only will you get paid, but you'll be helping make people's lives easier. If you've never had a job before, it is best to not jump-start into something big that takes up all of your time.
    
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   Take better care of yourself. Do you eat 5 fruits and vegetables a day? Do you drink 64 oz. of water a day? Or do you stuff yourself with chips and soda? If you are overweight, consider going on a diet to get in shape.
    
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   Find a significant other. Some people find more fulfillment in their life when they have a romantic partner to share it with. You're still a teenager, so don't fall head-over-heels in love and make plans to get married. Take it at an easy pace that you feel comfortable. Don't rush into things. And remember, it's okay to date more than one person at a time as long as you have only one steady boyfriend or girlfriend at one time.
    
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   Get a makeover. Haven't you ever wondered what you would look like with bangs? What about if you cut your hair short? Hair is a great way to express yourself and if you refresh your hairstyle, you could refresh your self-image, too. You could also get some new clothes, if you can afford it. Donate your old ones to charity instead of throwing them out and buy some new ones. Try looking through shops at the mall. Try out some new clothes without changing drastically in one day.
    
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   Get a hobby. Okay, so you're filling out a survey. It has a space that reads, "What are your hobbies?" And you're sitting there staring at the question as if it was a question on your math test that your teacher forgot to teach you, and you can't figure it out on your own because you forgot to study. You don't have to be like that anymore! Find something fun by trying out some new activities — just nothing dangerous. You'd be surprised how many fun things there are out there that you haven't tried yet! Spend all of your time on the computer? Try cooking or sewing. They may sound boring, but they can be a heck of a lot of fun if you just give them a chance instead of immediately sticking your nose up toward them.
    
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    Don't take things too seriously. Why can't life be fun? Oh, that's right, it can! Be optimistic. Talk to someone you trust when you have a problem and when you get sad, smile anyway–it could be way worse. Be grateful for what you have and never give up.

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   Find a style that you really like.  Go alone, or with the closest friends you have if you prefer, to the mall and look at all the of the clothing stores that interest you, even the tiniest bit.  Buy a few shirts, pants, skirts, anything you want that you really like.  Try not to label yourself with you do this.  Instead of saying, "I wear a lot of black, so I must be goth", say something like, "I like the color black on me."
   
   
   

    

    

    

    
    
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   Think about all of your friends, enemies, people you don't know personally, but you've seen, everyone!  Eliminate the people who have been cruel, and mean to you and just try to block them out more.  Then take the people that you like, and are nice to you, and be your total self around them.  Finally, take the people you don't know, and get to know them.  Talk to the new people as you would your friend.
   
   
   

    

    

    

    
    
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   Look at yourself in the mirror and think about all of the reasons why you love yourself, and what you maybe would like to change.  Keep the qualities you like, and make an effort to change the things you don't like.
   
   
   

    

    

    

    
    
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   -Optional- Get a journal. Write in it as much as you want, once a day, or once a month.  It's totally up to you, and when you get mad/sad/excited/ETC you can write about it.  This helps in 3 ways; Its a great way to take out your anger, or sadness, you'll be entertained, and you can look back at what you wrote, and learn something new about yourself.
   
   
   

    

    

    

    
    
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   Find hobbies like swimming, riding horses, writing, singing, or more broad things like sports, music, and animals. Choose three and do them as much as you can.  Also, if one of your interests is music you can choose a favorite band.