Wednesday, February 10, 2010

HOW TO COPE WITH BEING SMALL..

1. Accept that you are small, and don't allow it to bother you. Everyone is different and this is what makes you unique.
2. Eat plenty of healthy foods if you are still growing. Avoid soda and drink milk instead. It helps with the growing process.
3. Avoid being bullied in school for being small. You should tell somebody about it like a close friend, a teacher, your boss or your parents.
4. Work out with weights. This can help you build muscle, helping you to not appear as small. Building muscle is better than building fat.
5. Understand that being small isn't the problem. People's reactions can be the problem, health troubles can be the problem, stores not carrying the right size can be the problem, feeling bad because you're small can be the problem. Don't blame your size-you're not the problem.
6. Know that the grass is always going to seem greener on the other side of the fence, but it rarely is. Sometimes it helps to get to know people who are different in other ways. You find out what you have in common, and advantages you didn't know you had.
7. Carry yourself well and be proud. Find an image of yourself in your mind that you like, and remember it. Walk with confidence. Let yourself relax, take up space, let your arms swing freely. Choose a style you like and take pride in your appearance. Learn to dance, do yoga, etc. Talk to people face on. Don't be afraid to look them in the eyes and smile.
8. Focus on a talent. If there's something that you excel at or have a talent at, focus on that. Keep working hard at your talent and people will recognize you for that and not your height.

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