Sunday, January 15, 2012

How to Be a Normal Good Looking Girl from Inside and Outside

Steps


Work on the Inside


Maintain Your Integrity

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    Don't do anything you might regret later. Secrets have a way of getting out, and when they do, people will often judge you negatively. So either be careful of activities you choose to participate in, or stop caring what other people think all together, because no one likes it when you lie to them. Just be honest and ethical.

Set Goals

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    Setting goals is important. By focusing on a specific goal, you can push yourself to achieve more. Start out with one or two goals for yourself (lose 10 pounds, make the volleyball team, make the 'A' honor roll, save money and buy new clothes, etc). Make a new sheet of paper for each goal, and write why you want to do this, how you'll make this work, and when it will be done by. It may sound pointless, but having a tangible copy of each goal will help you to achieve them.

Emphasize Education

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    Obtain as much education as possible. Life is full of learning experiences. You don't have to be in a classroom to acquire knowledge. Every day is a new learning opportunity.
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    Do your best at school. People look up to smart and active people in the community.
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    Don't be afraid to ask for help from teachers and other students. There's no such thing as an stupid question. That's how you learn!
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    Get involved in extra curricular activities such as school plays, musicals, sports teams, individual sports, clubs, service groups, church activities, dance, etc. Try anything to help yourself learn and grow in ways that will make you more interesting.

Read & Write

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    Read! Read good books, classic literature, how-to books, and books that discuss hard questions like, What is the purpose of life? What is freedom? What is most important in life? etc. Always carry around a book you are reading. Take it with you everywhere. You don't need to read it if other things are going on, but if you have a moment, you can read. Fill your mind and heart with good things and great ideas.
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    Keep a journal. Write in it 4-5 times a week or more. It is worth the time. It will give you a chance to think about your day and your week, and to reflect on your relationships and experiences. It will help you see life as it really is and appreciate the opportunities you enjoy and the time you have. It will also help you consider who you are and who you want to be. Keep a record of important events and set goals and record your progress. Keep a record of the good things in your life. You may be surprised how blessed you really are. If you think it's nerdy or uncool, don't worry. It can be private and no one needs to know you keep it.

Exercise

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    Exercise! Find a way to sweat - yes, really sweat - for 30 minutes at least 3 to 5 times every week. Take a dance class, go jogging, biking, join a hiking club, play tennis, racket ball, soccer, basketball. Do aerobics. Do something. It will improve your fitness, but more importantly it will improve your outlook on life and the world. Exercise is a secret potion to happiness and well being and being happy always makes you more attractive. Being fit is always more attractive than not being fit. And don't think you have to be a skinny model to be fit. Fit means you can participate in all the activities that require some level of fitness. If you can't, you may need to focus on this for a while to develop a minimum level of health and fitness.

Work on the Outside


Don't Neglect Personal Hygiene & Grooming

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    Keep up on the personal hygiene. No one likes to be around a person who smells bad, or looks unclean.
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    Brush your teeth at morning and night. Brush thoroughly and for the proper amount of time. Dentists recommend brushing for 2 minutes.
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    Don't forget to floss. Most cavities occur between teeth that is hard to clean with a brush. Floss daily. Be careful not to damage your gums. Floss your teeth, not your gums.
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    Shower every day with soap. Don't shower twice a day, though, because it will dry out your skin.
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    Wear antiperspirant/deodorant to keep you fresh smelling all day long. Shower again after sweating hard.
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    Shave your legs and armpits. It doesn't matter if you live in Australia or America or England or Scotland, shaving legs and armpits is a must-do thing. Leg stubble under jeans can be excused but not with a skirt or shorts. Nobody wants to see hair under your arms, so just take care of it regularly.
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    Your hair should be done. Sometimes "done" may mean pulled back in one of several attractive clips. Other times you might want to go to a lot of trouble to make it bouncy or piled high with bows. On your worst days it may mean a pony tail through the back of a cute baseball cap. Don't ever just let it be. Hair can be a great asset when cared for properly but can detract from your appearance if you just let it go. Even if you have no time to put it up, make sure it is brushed and you have a ponytail holder with you. Ironing your hair every once in a while (or even just blow drying it) makes a difference! Just don't do it too often, it burns your hair, and always use a bit of spray when you iron it. If your hair is very short you obviously don't have to put it up - brush it and, optionally, pin it back with some cute clips.
    • Wash your hair regularly - every other day.
    • Gently towel dry hair and let it air dry as often as possible. Blow drying is hard on your hair.
    • Use conditioner to keep your hair looking healthy and alive. Department store shampoo and conditioner will do a great job. You don't need to go broke buying expensive stuff.

Wear Clean & Appropriate Clothing

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    Wear clean socks and underwear every day. If you don't want it on your nose, you don't want to wear it.
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    Make sure all the clothes you wear are clean. Now to be honest most of your clothes can be worn a few times before being washed. But of course you don't want to wear the same thing day after day even if it is clean. Pants can be worn 2-3 times in a row if you keep them relatively clean. Pants are not as noticeable as shirts (pretty much all jeans look alike) so you can wear them a few days in a row before washing - as long as they smell clean and you have not been doing any strenuous activities in them. If you have your period, don't rewear them!
    • Many times, jeans can be stretched out of shape after a few days of repeated use. They can become baggy and unflattering, so make sure to wash them every couple of days!
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    Make sure the clothes you wear are classy and modest. Many fashions promote revealing, tight-fitting, low-cut, high-cut, bare shoulders, bare stomachs, etc., but in reality most guys are embarrassed by these clothes and the girls who wear them. Of course it can be titillating and arousing but it is out of place and good guys are not comfortable with it. Don't let the clothes you wear be distracting. Your best bet is attractive, modest, flattering clothes that do not draw undue attention to your body. If you have a nice figure it will be obvious in modest clothes. If you don't have a nice figure you certainly don't want to expose it to the world. Modest is always best. You want friends who like you because of who you are not because of how much skin you can show. This goes for your close girl friends as well as for the guys you date, and even just hang around with.
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    Shoes should be practical. Don't be that girl who has to sit out because she can't play soccer in her mini-skirt and wedges. High heels should be reserved for special dress-up occasions. Low heels or pumps can work in many situations if they are sturdy and comfy, but most of the time some cute athletic shoes or sensible leather lace ups fit the bill for everyday life.

Keep Your Makeup Simple

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    Makeup should be simple. Don't pack it on. Of course you want to minimize any flaws and accentuate your best features. But if it looks too made up, fake, extreme or distracting it makes you look fake. If you want people to think you are real, then be real and look real. A touch of base, a hint of blush, a bit of eye shadow, eyeliner, and mascara, sure you can help make your eyes look better and your lips a bit more pink. But choose colours that compliment your natural colouring, not to make you look a painted lady.

Personal Accountability is Important

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    Stand up for what is right. Whether it be an external issue or a problem between individuals, stand up for what you believe in. If someone is putting you down, stand up for yourself. No one has a right to treat you with disrespect. If someone else is being abused, stand up for them and support them. Listen to others' ideas, and if they are unjust and not appropriate, speak up. Do not be afraid to stand up, even if you are alone. This just proves how confident of a person you really are. Remember, it only takes one person to make a huge difference.
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    Don't do anything destructive to yourself. Respect your body. Think twice about drinking liquor, smoking cigarettes, and eating bad food. Illegal drugs should be avoided. And be careful if/when you engage in sexual activity.

Recognize True Beauty in Others

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    Recognize true beauty. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and everyone is beautiful in their own way. Do not ever put anyone down, or tell them they're stupid or ugly or point out their flaws, and do not ever let anyone tell you that. Everyone has flaws, but if you recognize the positive things, that is building confidence in others and in yourself. Be the shoulder to cry on, everyone needs one at some point in their life. Always be there to give advice and comfort. People will appreciate a good listener and a few words of wisdom.
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    People like people who are interested in them. Make the extra effort to get to know the people in your wold. Learn to enjoy finding out about people by talking to them. Don't talk about yourself. People who like to talk just about themselves are boring. Learn to love and appreciate everyone. Never talk negatively about anyone especially behind their back. Try not to talk about others without them around - this is called gossip. Nobody really likes a gossip. It breaks down trust and will handicap your ability to have and keep friends.

Discover Something New

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    Try something new when the opportunity arises. If you get invited to go snow skiing - give it a try. Go horse back riding if you get a chance. Experiencing new and different activities will make you a more balanced person.
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    Find 15 to 30 minutes almost every day to develop a special talent such as playing a musical instrument, painting, drawing, sewing, writing, acting, tutoring, cooking, something. Become really good at it. It will build your self confidence and create opportunities to have fun with friends and your future partner.


Believe in Yourself

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    Even if you're feeling really down about yourself, act confident. You don't have to pretend to be something you're not, but don't announce to the world you're upset. Stay calm and collected. You will be respected if you show your feelings, but in a confident way.
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    Most importantly, just be happy to be you. You are a beautiful human being with many unique gifts and talents. Develop those gifts and talents and you will have much to offer.

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