Hi, I'm a teenager and at school I am quite intimidated by the mean 'popular' girls. I'm not a shy person but I'm not too confident either and sometimes I just feel very nervous and I was wondering if you had any advice on how to ignore mean people and to feel more confident💗
Hiya, dealing with a mean group at school can really knock your confidence ✨
You can't completely control whether someone decides to be unkind, but you can avoid giving them the big reaction they might want.
You could calmly say, “Okay,” shrug, walk away or say, “I'm stepping away from this situation.”
Staying with friends can also help, especially around people who tend to be mean.
Their opinions don't deserve much weight if they don't treat you with respect, and you shouldn't have to change who you are or disappear to please them 💛
Confidence usually grows with time and experience, so try setting small goals based on your strengths.
You could answer a question in a class you enjoy, try a new hobby, join a club or put yourself forward for a school role.
Spending time with positive people who support you can help too.
You deserve to take up space just as much as anyone else 🫶
Hope this helps 💗
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