How to Solve Little Problems in Life (for Teenage Girls)

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Every girl has occasional little problems in life, whether they occur at school, at home or with friends. This article covers quick-fix measures for some of those 'situations' girls might get into.

Appearances

  1. Reduce the size and redness of pimples by putting an ice cube over the area. Then use an over-the-counter pimple treatment cream, like Clearasil. Prevent pimples by drinking 8 glasses of water a day, eating healthy, balanced meals and cleansing with facial cleansers like Proactive, which keeps pimples, oils and blackheads away. If all else fails, dab on a bit of cover up.
  2. Resolve period issues at school by either buying a pad or going to the nurse. In an emergency, toilet paper can be a temporary stopgap measure- it's better than nothing. It helps to keep track of your period (if you've established a monthly cycle yet) and plan ahead by bringing pads with you to school. Keeping a few spare pads or tampons in your bag with you at all times is easy, and doesn't take up much space. Another good idea is to have a small toiletry bag to carry your pads or tampons around with you. You can put a spare pare of underwear in it. You should also consider putting some tablets in case of cramps or headaches and a compact deodorant or body spray to leave you feeling fresh and healthy.
  3. Deal with bad breath depending on the situation. If you're at home, brush your teeth. Use a mouthwash afterwards. If you're at a friend's house, find mouthwash and rinse. Carry breath mints wherever you go (!). Breath mints or minty gum are a great way to keep breath fresh. Be forewarned, if you're planning on doing any kissing that night, gum builds up saliva in the mouth.
  4. Keep a makeup bag. Cheap makeup bags can be found anywhere from WalMart to your local dollar store. Include in it,
    • A small mirror, which come in most compacts
    • Fingernail clippers
    • The foundation and/or blusher you are wearing that day
    • Lip gloss or chapstick
    • Concealer
    • If you're wearing lipstick, take the tube with you for touch-ups
    • Mascara, if you wear it
    • Hair bands, even if you don't normally use them
    • Breath mints or gum
    • An emergency tampon or pad
    • A light body spray
    • A little brush and a can of hairspray if you use it
  5. Have your makeup bag! Even if you don't wear much makeup, you will find yourself needing it more and more.
  6. Stay awake and energized by doing four simple things: Drink more water, eat a very large breakfast, exercise, and sleep well.
    • People get dehydrated very easily. Soda, coffee, tea, or sports drinks do not count as water. Drink at least one full water bottle a day, more if possible.
    • People who don't eat breakfast at all are surviving off of energy they last got more than 12 hours ago (if you ate at 6 at night and woke up at 6 in the morning). Then they go all the way until lunch without any food. If they are used to it, they will not be tired. However, eating a big breakfast to give yourself all the energy you need will be a big improvement. If you are worried about weight gain, remember to eat a small snack every 2 hours to keep your metabolism up, and eat a very small dinner (you don't need much energy if you are about to sleep!)
    • There is something house pets get called "cage syndrome". If your dog sleeps all day, he has cage syndrome. It is what happens when you never exercise: Your body decides to pretty much just shut down and be tired all the time, because it will never get to run or play. If you are tired and don't exercise much, you probably have what your dog has. Taking a long walk (at least 1/2 hour) every day is a good way to get rid of this. Jogging with your poor dog, doing a few crunches, or dancing are all good ways to be uncaged. If you feel tired for no good reason, jog around the block - you'll feel much better instantly.
    • Sleep well! Teens need more rest then everybody else because we're growing. If you usually sleep for only 5-7 hours a night, try getting 10. The difference is amazing.
  7. Keep track of the monthlies. It is surprising how many teen girls don't keep track of when the scary red monster comes to visit. It is as simple as marking off your calendar with a different color when you start and stop your period. It is a good idea to know, because your period will make you tired, grumpy, crampy, and bloated - all very bad things to have if you planned to go to a dance or party in the middle of "girl time".
  8. Don't be a bad girl. You can't go wrong with being good. If your parents or teachers don't approve of something you're thinking about doing, don't do it. That means drugs, alcohol, sex outside of marriage , partying, or anything sketchy like that. Just be good. If you're not, you're going to limit yourself beyond what you can imagine. Say for example that you have sex with some boy you know just because you were curious and you thought he was cute. You're going to feel terrible about yourself later, but you may have also just ruined your chances with the guy you REALLY like, who now thinks you're someone you're not. You may think that the people who are 'good' are just being prudes, but they have a simple tool that they go by: their conscience. Just listen to the little voice inside of you, and you will never go wrong. Make yourself someone you're proud of, and someone other people can be proud of. Be the best person you can be.
  9. Know when 'just a little more' is too much. If you don't normally wear much makeup, then turn up at school one day wearing foundation, powder, blush, mascara, eye shadow and liner, your hair up, and a strong perfume, things will be way too much. Take a look at yourself in the mirror. If a dab of concealer and a nice necklace do it for you, go with that.
  10. Remember how desensitization works. "Desensitization" is when you see something so much that it doesn't affect you anymore. People who cuss a lot are so used to it that if you hear them say a bad word, it doesn't mean anything. If you see a devout Christian use that kind of language, however, the room will quiet down. If you wear a lot of makeup all the time, it will be hard for you to top yourself for special occasions. Following the step above, if the normal day calls only for mascara, only wear that. This way, when something big does come up, your makeup will show that it is a big occasion.
  11. Ask your friends how you look. Have them be very honest. When we look at ourselves in the mirror, we get distorted images. If you have always thought you had a bad nose, you will see it badly when you look at yourself in the mirror. You might also miss some stuff when you take that one last look before you head out the door. You need to get one good friend and ask every morning, "How do I look?" If they feel you are being conceited, explain yourself. In some cases, the truth might be you have never felt you have looked good, and are trying to improve your appearance. If this isn't true for you, just say you want to be sure of how you look.

Social Interactions

  1. Just telling you to be confident is preaching to the choir. You know you should be confident. So we'll tell you why (far better explained here). Take a look at yourself (mentally, that is). Chances are, you are not perfectly happy with how you are. Either your grades, social life, family life, or most importantly, looks, are not good enough for you. If only you had more money, more friends, a boyfriend... the list goes on and on. Now think of a girl at school - she is exactly the same way. All girls are insecure to a point. Some may be perfectly secure, but you will be hard pressed to find a girl who will honestly tell you, "I am happy with everything about myself. I love myself, how I look, my family, and everything to do with my life." Just remember that everyone is insecure, but try to focus on the positives of yourself; everyone has them.
  2. Pretend to be confident. Just telling you why you should be confident probably will not work. So pretend to be. Think about the worst possible thing that could happen to you. Now think of the second worst thing that could happen. Now think of the third worst thing. That will be what happens in 98% of the cases.
  3. Put things into perspective... your problem may not be as big as you think. You and your friend got into a tiff at lunch... was it that big of a deal? Was it your fault? Go over what happened. Were you teasing her and she took it too personally? Your friend didn't say yes when you asked him out. Was it really because of you? Maybe his life is weird right now, or maybe you're a really good friend and he doesn't think of you that way. Maybe instead of being mean, your friend just said something without thinking. That person who shoved you probably didn't mean to.
  4. Fix things if they are your fault. That tiff you got into at lunch - did things last past the end of school? If it was your problem (even if it wasn't!), call her right up - calling is an easy way to talk to people about personal things. Apologize! You don't lose points for saying sorry, if it really was your fault. Saying "Sarah, I'm sorry - that was totally my fault today" can be hard. Try it out anyway. She may just feel bad because she thought that was what you really thought of her, or because the teasing struck too close to home.
  5. REMEMBER! Saying "sorry" is a hard thing. The reason there is so much drama in high schools is because neither girl is willing to say sorry, even though they both want to be friends again. You will have a lot more friends, and they will like you more, if you just come up and say sorry. Also, keep secrets. That's a no-brainer, but it'll help you avoid some messy situations.
  6. Be nice to people. Do you hate where you are at your school's social ladder? Are you considered unpopular and want to change it, now? Yes, contrary to popular belief, being a jerk isn't going to make you popular like in the movies. Help people, compliment them, just be nice to everyone, especially if you hate them! There is no reason not to lend the kid who sits behind you your textbook, or answer the boy who asked what time it was. People like nice people. Be nice, and people will like you. If people like you, you're popular.
  7. Avoid being a "compliment fanatic". Just like dressing up every day ruins the novelty of dressing up on occasions, people will feel less special getting a compliment from you if you compliment people all the time. When you see something you think is cool, go up and tell the person! No one's going to hate you for complimenting them.
  8. Assume people like you. Don't assume they hate you, this will just make you paranoid and people will get annoyed at you if you go around saying "oh nobody likes me, everybody hates me" because that gets annoying; and if you say it enough, people ARE going to hate you eventually! People do like you, you just need to break down the 'everyone hates me' wall and get into a more optimistic mindset.

Steps for Planning

  1. Make a to-do list. Simple as that! To-do lists ensure you won't forget anything. They make you more confident and relaxed during the morning. This is an example of a to-do list.
    • Take a shower
    • Get dressed
      • Body spray
      • Hair/Makeup
      • Deodorant!
    • Eat breakfast
    • Brush and floss
    • Check backpack for,
      • History
      • Science
      • Math
      • English
    • Get lunch money
    • Have a jog in the evening. (keep fit)

Warnings

  • Avoid saying bad things about people, even if you are with friends and everyone else is talking bad. The person you're talking about will hear about it sooner or later.
  • If you've done something bad that someone will soon find out about, don't ignore what you did, and admit it.
  • If you do something wrong, tell your PARENTS. Don't lie about it, because that will turn your problem into a bigger problem down the road, trust me. They're bound to find out eventually.
  • Try not to overdo it, to avoid getting into too much trouble.
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