Dear Teentalker,
Thanks for reaching out and sharing your concern.
I can really understand how bad you feel when your friends bully you.
I want to leave you to answer a few questions as you introspect.
One - have you spoken to someone in your family about how you’re feeling? Sometimes having a short conversation with parents and asking them to be solution-focused by taking you to a good skin doctor is a good way to help yourself.
Two – what are the aspects of your physical self that you do like? I know this sounds like a tricky question because puberty throws our bodies into.....
Dear Teentalker,
Thanks for reaching out and sharing your concern.
I can really understand how bad you feel when your friends bully you.
I want to leave you to answer a few questions as you introspect.
One - have you spoken to someone in your family about how you’re feeling? Sometimes having a short conversation with parents and asking them to be solution-focused by taking you to a good skin doctor is a good way to help yourself.
Two – what are the aspects of your physical self that you do like? I know this sounds like a tricky question because puberty throws our bodies into uncomfortable territory, but maybe you have bouncy hair, or expressive eyes or strong legs.
Try and play up your best features – experiment with clothes, makeup, and haircuts.
Three – don’t wait for ten years before you seek validation from friends and family about your skin.
Self-confidence is an integral part of our success but it is not the sole reason for being successful. It comes easier for some than for others. Don't be upset about having low-confidence. It can be improved but the fact is that there’s no quick-fix or five-minute solution to improve it. Be aware of your strengths and weakness. Embrace your strengths, and build upon them. After all, your strengths will help you achieve your dream.
Accept your weakness. Don't be afraid to ask people for help – they can add value where you are weaker. Accept criticism positively. None in the world knows everything. Everyone is good at something and not so good at others. Don't feel nervous or upset if someone criticizes your work. Your confidence will improve with practice. Closely watch all your habits and body language and if you feel that some improvement is required, start practicing from today. Some of the examples which can help you increase your confidence are walking confidently, speaking confidently, etc.
Replace your thoughts with more confident ones. Regenerate your negative thoughts with positive thoughts like “I know I’ll end up looking like a fool if I share my views with them” with “Let me put my ideas in front of others, I hope everyone will get help from these ideas.”
Please go through these following resources. They will help you with your issue.
https://www.teentalkindia.com/video/explore/celeb-speak?v_id=59979
https://www.teentalkindia.com/explore/body-image-selfesteem/acne-prevented-me-from-performing-my-best-in-exams
https://www.teentalkindia.com/explore/puberty/easy-ways-to-deal-with-teenage-acne
https://www.teentalkindia.com/explore/teentalk-spotlight/win-the-battle-against-acne
https://www.teentalkindia.com/video/explore/bullying?v_id=59911
https://www.teentalkindia.com/video/explore/general?v_id=60044
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