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 confidentđź’—
Hi hi!✨ It's normal to feel nervous or intimidated around certain groups of people, especially those who seem popular. But the truth is, everyone is just a person and it's important to remember that.
Ignoring people is a good way of taking the wind out of their sails. If you do not rise to them being mean, they'll probably lose interest. You can also say: 'I am stepping away from this situation' and walk away. Plus, if these girls are mean then it's important to consider whether you actually want to respect the opinions of people like that.
Confidence comes with time and experience – find your strengths! You could find a hobby, try new things and develop your interests to do this. You can also try to build confidence in class by raising your hand to answer questions, and even put yourself up for roles and clubs in school. Exploring and finding your niche will help you feel confident.
Hope this helps đź’—
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