1. Fix all the things that you have done and mistakes you have made in the past. If you can’t think of anything you may have done, think about people who you know have something against you. Try to get in contact with them and apologize for anything you may have done (make sure to be nice to them). You may even want to apologize to your friends too.
2. Organize your life. Clean up your room, label things, make lists, plan ahead, etc. This will make your life so much easier and it should help make these things a habit. Now you won’t be stressing about if you have that meeting today or next week, or where your other shoe is.
3. Try to see the good in everyone. You may think you hate someone until you really get to know them. If someone has an attitude that you don’t like, don’t hate them because of it. Try to empathize with them because you have no idea what’s going on in their life that’s making them act that way.
4. Optimism is key. A lot of the people that are worth hanging out with don’t like being around people whose personality drags their mood down. Optimism is also a great habit to have to keep yourself calm.
5. Practice good hygiene. I know most people already do this but I also know some people who don’t. People don’t want to be around people who don’t shower often enough or brush their teeth often enough. I recommend that you at least: shower every day if possible, brush your teeth twice a day and make sure you floss the stuff out from between your teeth, brush your hair out so there’s no knots (if it hurts so bad that you can’t handle it, try using a Wet Brush), cleaning up that unibrow, ladies-shave those legs, WEAR DEODORANT!!!, don’t wear an overpowering and gross smelling cologne/perfume/lotion, and try using a small amount of a nice smelling scent or not using one at all.
6. Eat better. I know, I know, who am I to tell you what to eat? But seriously, if you eat better you look and feel better too. It’s okay to splurge and eat some junk food once in a while but that really shouldn’t be your main diet.
7. Exercise regularly. This will have you in better shape and feeling happier and healthier.
8. Put yourself first. If you have trouble being assertive like I do, take a look at “The Personal Bill of Rights” and keep that in mind when you have to make a decision or are put in a tough situation.
9. Take pride in yourself. You have your own unique skills and accomplishments and you should be proud of that!
10. Make a list of things that make you happy. Add on to it and read through it whenever you’re feeling sad. The list can be things as small as the pitter patter of rain on the roof at night, or as large as travelling.
11. Challenge yourself. Hey, finishing a sudoku puzzle might be a challenge to you, but it’s still a challenge. This will help you learn to thrive in difficult situations.
Remember that you are loved! You don’t need to change yourself but if you’re not happy with the person you are, then go for it! Good luck! Follow me for more lists and tips like this and/or comment what tips/lists you would like me to make next! I love hearing your feedback!
