Are you between the ages of 13 and 19 and want to be the coolest girl in school? To start improving your life, you need to pay attention to your physical, mental and social state. You will be happier if you have solid friendships and don't neglect your mind or body. Also, it's very important to surround yourself with people you trust. Would you like to know more? Keep reading.
Steps
Step 1. Take care of your body to be healthy like a fish
That doesn't mean being skinny, because if you overdo it it can be dangerous, and then you won't attract guys.
- Don't compare yourself to the other girls you see in your school. If you are concerned about your weight, consult a nutritionist for advice.
- Forget about the latest diets, like the "Hollywood Diet of Cookies" and so on. If a diet seems unhealthy to you, it will probably hurt you. Also, you are a teenager, you are still growing, so not getting all the necessary nutrients due to a silly and extreme diet will not keep you fit.
Step 2. Exercise
You can't stay in great shape if you never move. In fact, it is very easy to do a little more exercise, the important thing is to take advantage of all the opportunities you have to stay on the move. You will see that you will feel better.
- Make the activities you already do a little healthier. For example, you can try lunging in front of the television. While listening to music on your iPod, take your dog for a walk.
- Doctors and other specialists recommend getting at least one hour of exercise a day. And it doesn't have to be boring! Invite a friend and watch your mom's old Tae Bo DVDs or YouTube fitness videos to work out.
- You don't have to be great, the important thing is to get your heart rate up. However, running is the main way to burn calories. You can do this outdoors or in the gym. If you have a treadmill at home, just enter your weight and age to find the program that's right for you and follow it to burn fat. Just try to run at a steady pace; it will be more fun if you watch television or listen to the radio in the meantime.
- Setting goals will inspire you to exercise every day. For example, treat yourself to a reward after exercising daily for two weeks. The reward, however, must not spoil your efforts: do not binge. Instead, go to the mall and buy a new shirt or pair of jeans to celebrate having a healthier body.
Step 3. Be careful what you eat
It will seem like the hardest part of the plan, but that's actually not the case at all. One of the main tricks is to have breakfast every morning.
- Don't skip breakfast to try to lose weight, or your body will use up stored fat, which isn't very healthy and won't help you lose weight. Also, you will feel more tired and your brain will not function at its best.
- What to eat for breakfast? You could try fried eggs, a banana and a glass of milk, a cup of milk and cereal, a wholemeal toast, a yogurt, some waffles with berries, or a cereal bar. These are tasty ideas that will energize you all morning until lunchtime.
- Speaking of lunch, pay attention to the dishes served in the cafeteria or bar. The cookies, slices of cake, donuts and French fries will all be delicious, but don't be tempted. It would be best to eat a salad washed down with water, apple juice or milk. If you're not feeling full, add a fruit or a cereal bar.
- At dinner, you can eat the dishes your parents prepared, but serve smaller portions.
- Also, chew slowly so your mind will think you are eating more than it actually is and you will feel fuller.
- They may have told you this hundreds of times as a child, but we repeat it here too: eat lots of fruit and vegetables. In theory, you can consume as much of it as you want, because it's good for you. Accompany your parents to do the shopping and choose the one you prefer, trying to vary. It is essential to make wise choices at the table.
Step 4. As they say, mens sana in corpore sano
Enjoying good mental health is just as vital to having a great adolescence. You don't have to be the brainy of the class, but always try to give it your all. This doesn't just mean getting good grades. It's also about having common sense and knowing what's best for you.
Step 5. Take care of your physical appearance
Bathe regularly. Especially now that you are older, you need to shower every day to look good and smell good. Top it all off by dressing up. Instead of wearing baggy, oversized, old and full of holes and stains clothing, make sure it looks clean and tidy. It is not necessary to make a lot of effort. Buy two pairs of jeans that fit you perfectly and change your shirt every day. Do you want to be trendy? Spend a little more time flipping through magazines and shopping for cute and trendy clothes, even if you don't have to.
Step 6. Be sociable
The best way to find new friends is to be cordial to everyone you meet. Greet others with a smile and saying "Hello". Ask how they are and open up if they are nice to you. Giving the impression that you are a nice and easy going person will help others feel comfortable and happy in your company. Plus, you'll attract even more people to you.
Step 7. Try to get along with your parents
Like it or not, they will be an integral part of your teenage years and you should have a good relationship. Don't try to disobey or make them worry. Instead, try to respect them as much as possible, and when you have any problems or concerns, talk to them. After all, they have faced firsthand what you are experiencing now, and their wisdom can be invaluable. Having a good relationship with your parents makes a huge difference for a teenager.
Step 8. Don't neglect your studies
One of the most important factors is to always listen to what your teacher has to say. If you just get distracted or send notes to your friends while the professor tries to explain a concept, you will miss everything you should theoretically learn and you will not understand how to solve a math problem or which pages of the book to read. Also, the teacher may ask you a question: if you don't hear it, it will be embarrassing because you won't know how to answer.
- Always do your homework. Sure, they can be boring, but try your best and finish them right away. If you don't put in a bit of effort, you will probably get bad grades on your homework because you won't understand anything. This means that your average will drop, at the end of the term you will end up with a bad report card and your parents will get angry. It's a real domino effect.
- All of this will only happen because you haven't done your homework. If you don't understand a topic, talk to your parents or teachers, even in class. You may feel silly, but there will probably be someone else in the class who has the same question, and the teacher will appreciate your interest.
- As a last resort, you could turn to a nice and reliable friend of yours, who won't get distracted and won't start talking about anything else. Getting good grades has multiple benefits; one of the best is that they will make you feel proud of yourself. Plus, your parents will be proud too, which will lead them to trust you more and give you more freedom.
- On the other hand, what do you do if you get a bad grade? Maybe all you want to do is tear off the paper and throw it in the trash. Do not do it. Your parents will find out anyway, so best to keep it. Next, you should get over this difficult time and your mistakes. What did you do wrong? What did you not understand?
- Make a list of questions to ask the teacher if you don't understand a topic: he will respect you because you will let him know that you are responsible and care. You might also ask him if you can redo the test or make up for it with a project. When you get a bad grade, you may think "I'm so foolish that I can never get anything done in my life." Always remember that a 4 will not negatively affect your entire academic career. Just study more and everything will be fine.
Step 9. Use common sense
Well, it will seem obvious to you to say it, and indeed it is. However, remember that you have a personality of your own, that you should make your own decisions, and that everyone else should respect that. Don't let anyone judge you without even knowing you. If you meet such people, they don't deserve you.
- In addition, he refuses drugs, alcohol and cigarettes. It is not cool to use them. If someone offers you any, just say "I'm sorry, [your friend's name], but I care about my health." Do you think you are boring? He is the one! You are cool because you know how to assert yourself and you are smart. In addition, drugs and cigarettes can cause blemishes: dull skin, dark circles, and yellow or brown teeth. Alcohol will make you behave differently than usual, not to mention all the damage it does to the body. Better leave it alone!
- Avoid having sex if you are not ready. It's wrong to give in to a guy's insistence: if he really cares about you, he won't force you to do anything. If he asks you and you tell him no, he will respect him and not put pressure on him. Sure, you may feel ready, but remember that you could get a sexually transmitted disease or get pregnant. If he tells you “If you really loved me you would”, be on the lookout for this alarm bell. He shouldn't, and never say yes. Don't give in until the right time comes. Don't feel compelled. You don't have to take drugs, get drunk, or sleep with dozens of guys to be cool or respected. Only if you are yourself will you be able to be popular and earn the respect of others.
- Basically, you have to treat your body and your interior with gentleness.
Step 10. Be sociable
The most popular girls are generally not the ones with a wasp waist or a gorgeous face. They are those who have high self-esteem and who are happy with their way of being. It is not that difficult.
Step 11. Be confident and believe in yourself
If you constantly worry about what others think of you, you will be too nervous and not live well. You don't have to fear people, because everyone focuses mostly on themselves and their opinions don't matter that much. Instead, listen to what makes you happy. Relax and have fun alone, regardless of what everyone else is doing.
Advice
- Don't exercise too much and don't stop eating. This can cause an eating disorder, which is far from healthy and potentially deadly.
- Being smart isn't just about doing well in school. Your intelligence can express itself in different ways: with music, sports or any other activity that allows you to show your talent.
- Before you sit down at the table, take a look at the plate. Do the foods have a good variety of colors? Good sign. This means that you are tapping into the various steps of the food pyramid, taking in essential nutrients to stay healthy.
