Being a teenager is not easy. Adolescence is a stage in life where you are subjected to a tremendous amount of stress at school, at home, and even with friends. Everyone has high expectations for you, which can be crippling. Fortunately, teens who want to be responsible can find help in a lot of different places. In reality, to become responsible you just have to find out who you really are and follow a couple of simple rules.
Steps
Method 1 of 3: First Part: School and Work
Step 1. Focus on the school
Regardless of how smart you are, excelling in school means giving your best. School takes a lot of effort, but all your efforts will pay off with a good education, employment, and great prospects for the future.
- Always finish your homework, even if you have some doubts. Many teachers take commitment into account even if the answers aren't perfect.
- Search for topics that interest you and delve into them. School can be an extremely exhilarating educational journey.
- Talk to the professors. Remember that they are acting in your best interest. They care about your education and hope you can do it, perhaps having fun while studying.
Step 2. Find a job
You probably don't want to bake burgers or be a salesman, but what matters is not the job itself, but the attitude with which you deal with it. If you're smart, interesting, and hard-working, employers will notice. A few more bucks are always handy.
- Write a resume and take it with you when looking for a job. It's a list of all your qualifications and skills that could make you perfect for a particular job.
- When you go to an interview, you need to be presentable. In this context, the first impression is very important.
- Smile and be yourself. Many will appreciate you for who you really are; if not, it's not worth wasting time convincing them otherwise.
Method 2 of 3: Second Part: Health and Hygiene
Step 1. See your doctor for regular checkups
During adolescence you need to acquire good habits and taking care of your health is one of them. See your doctor and dentist regularly so you can enjoy life without worries. Here are some tips to avoid health problems:
- Follow a healthy and balanced diet. Therefore, avoid junk food and quick meals. Try eating different foods, especially fruits and vegetables.
- Exercise regularly. You need to stay active for at least 30 minutes every day. This way, you will feel better and your appearance will also benefit.
- Avoid drugs. They have a deleterious effect on physical and mental development, putting your life at risk. If you want to be healthy, stay away from drugs.
Step 2. Maintain hygiene
The physique of adolescents is subject to constant changes. Your body has to deal with significant hormonal changes, so try to shower regularly and follow basic hygiene rules. Don't be afraid to go to your doctor or your parents if something is bothering you or making you uncomfortable.
- Brush your teeth, your face and try not to be dirty.
- Experiment with different styles, but don't forget to take care of your appearance starting from hygiene, because only in this way will you be presentable.
Step 3. Put on clean clothes
Which goes hand in hand with hygiene care. By wearing clean clothes you will give the impression of being confident.
- Ask your parents how many times a week they do their laundry. You may feel the need to wash your clothes yourself.
- You might want to buy a nice suit or dress for an interview, family reunion or other important event.
- First of all, wear clothes that express your personality. Being responsible does not mean that you have to change the way you do, totally changing the way you dress. You simply have to be aware of what is acceptable in certain situations and create your own style by adapting it to the context.
Step 4. Be neat and tidy
Try to keep your room tidy. Your parents aren't butlers, don't force them to clean and tidy up your things. Prove your maturity by keeping everything in order.
- Hang clothes in the closet or fold clothes and put them in drawers. That way, they won't always look creased.
- Make your bed every morning. In the evening it will be more pleasant to slip between the sheets.
- If you make some mess, clean everything up. Also offer to wash the dishes after dinner. If you're throwing a party, help with cleaning and tidying up.
Method 3 of 3: Part Three: Attitude
Step 1. Be honest with your parents
They only want the best for you. Believe it or not, parents were young too, so they know exactly what you're going through. If you are sincere, you will be able to communicate better because they will have the opportunity to understand if they are doing something wrong.
- You always have to tell your parents where you are going and with whom. They care about your safety.
- Tell your parents if you are feeling down or happy, because they will want to share in your joy or support you in difficult times.
- Ask them for advice. They may have an ace up their sleeve to solve a problem, or they will tell you anecdotes, suggesting a solution.
Step 2. Try to establish a relationship with your parents
You will make them happy if you find some time to tell them about your day or something about your life. You don't have to include even the most intimate details; just involve them in the most important events of your life.
- Tell him about a funny episode that happened at school or tell him about the test you just took.
- Ask them a few questions about work, friends, and their goals. Listening is as important as speaking.
Step 3. Treat others the way you would like to be treated
Empathy consists in identifying with others. It is the opposite of selfishness. By trying to understand someone else's point of view, you will grow emotionally, which will help you establish friendships more easily.
- Have respect for others, even if it wasn't a reciprocated feeling. Over time, these people will learn to respect you.
- Don't lash out at others. Always stay calm, even in the most difficult situations.
- Help others if possible. Helping others doesn't always mean giving something concrete, but you can offer your support, listen or give advice.
Advice
- In some situations, you can use a little sarcasm, especially by joking with friends. There is nothing wrong with the situation.
- Emotions are never perfect. It's normal to get angry, sad, excessive or annoyed, but it doesn't mean you're a bad person, you're just a human being.
- Don't try to change for someone else. Life is yours alone. You have to learn to respect yourself to be able to respect others.
- Involve your friends in your life, unless they do illegal or immoral things, like peddling drugs or stealing at work.
