It is important to stand up to bullies in a confident, assertive manner. By showing this confidence and assertiveness, you will be letting the bully know that you won’t tolerate their treatment. It is normal to feel upset in response to bullying, but try to avoid becoming upset in their presence, such as by crying or yelling. Bullies often try to get a reaction like this, so it may only fuel the fire. Looking your bully in the eye and saying, “Excuse me?” when they say something rude is a way to catch their attention. This simple, but effective, action may be enough to stop them from continuing their attack. Doing this also shows that you acknowledge the offensive action and aren’t willing to let it happen. To avoid starting the conversation with your sibling being defensive, make sure to leave the word “bully” out of your vocabulary during the talk. Instead, simply describe how you feel when your siblings says something or acts in a bully-type manner. Try to maintain a calm, non-accusatory tone to try to keep the conversation productive and non-heated.  For example, you could say, “When you put me down, it really hurts my feelings. I would appreciate it if you could stop saying negative comments to me.” They may become upset at first, but hopefully after they think about it, they will understand and sympathize with how you feel and stop.  Keep in mind that this does not have to be a long drawn-out conversation. Keep it brief and then move on. Allow your sibling some time to process what you have said. Bullies tend to pick one subject and use that as their “go-to” when they criticize. This allows you to plan an effective response to what they say. Once you speak up when they misbehave, they will likely back down. For instance, if they tend to pick on you because of the career path you’ve chosen, you can say, “I do something I enjoy. I’m sorry you don’t like it, but this is what I’ve decided to do, and I’m going to keep doing it.” Practice your response several times so that you are authoritative when it comes time to say it. Ask your sibling to attend a therapy session with you. Going to a counselor may help you and your bully figure out why the hurtful behavior occurs. It may be difficult to encourage them to go, but you may be pleasantly surprised if they agree. To get them to go with you say, “It’s no secret that you and I don’t get along very well, but I would like to change that. I think if we went to a family counselor, we may be able to work through our issues and have a good relationship.”

Summary: Stand up to them. Tell them how you feel. Prepare what you’re going to say to their insults ahead of time. Suggest therapy.


Press your speaker's "Power" button to turn it on. The process for turning on a speaker will vary slightly from model to model, so consult your speaker's manual if you can't figure out how to turn it on.  If your speaker needs to be connected to a power source as well, make sure it's plugged in before continuing. You'll also want to make sure that your speaker is as close to your laptop as possible while pairing. Click the Windows logo in the bottom-left corner of the screen. It's in the lower-left side of the Start window. This option is near the top of the Settings page. It's a tab on the left side of the Devices page. Click the "Off" switch below the "Bluetooth" heading near the top of the page to turn on Bluetooth. If you see the word "On" to the right of this switch, Bluetooth is already enabled. This will prompt the speaker to begin searching for a Bluetooth connection to connect to (e.g., your computer). Again, this button's location and appearance will vary from speaker to speaker, so check your manual if you can't find the "Pair" button. This button is at the top of the page. It's the top option in the Add a Device window. You should see your speaker's name appear in the window after a moment. Clicking the speaker's name will select it. Your speaker's name will most likely be a combination of its brand and model number. It's in the lower-right side of the speaker's name card in the window. This will connect your speaker to your computer. You should now be able to play music and other audio from your computer through your speaker.

Summary: Turn on your Bluetooth speaker. Open your computer's Start . Click Settings . Click Devices. Click Bluetooth & other devices. Turn on Bluetooth. Press your speaker's "Pair" button. Click + Add Bluetooth or other device. Click Bluetooth. Click your speaker's name. Click Pair.


As cheerleaders engage in a lot of aerobic activity, some of their hair is usually up in a ponytail. If you want to look like a cheerleader, you should keep at least part of your hair pulled back.  Many cheerleaders only have part of their hair pulled back. They may pull the hair in front back into a partial pony tail. If your hair is too thin or short for a partial ponytail, simply pull all your hair back into a classic ponytail. Some people advise straightening your hair, if it's curly, to look like a cheerleader. However, many cheerleaders do have curly hair. When it comes to make-up, the most important aspect is foundation. Use a few layers of a light foundation that matches your skin tone. Use your fingers, a sponge, or a brush to spread the foundation over your face. Work on evening out your skin tone, targeting red marks, acne, and other imperfections.  If you want a bit more make-up, consider adding a touch of bronzer to your cheekbones. This can make your cheekbones look more defined, giving your face a slimmer overall look. Do not use too much foundation. You want your skin to look even and natural. Foundation should not look caked on or excessive. While people may associate cheerleaders with a lot of flashy make-up, most cheerleaders keep make-up fairly minimal. Due to the excessive amount of physical activity involved in cheerleading, most cheerleaders go for light, natural looking make-up shades.  Apply a light, natural shade of eyeshadow, like a beige or peach shade. You should also add a bit of eyeliner to make your eyes pop. Use enough that it stays on all day, but not too much to the point it becomes overwhelming. A nice lipstick can have a nice effect. Consider a girly shade, like pink or purple. You may want to add a bit of lip gloss over the lipstick so your lips shine a bit. Some cheerleaders do apply a sparkly shade of eyeshadow. This can be a fun touch, as long as you add a layer of primer on your eyelids. This will help the eyeshadow stay in place and keep it from spreading on your cheeks and face. If you want to embody the cheerleader look, go for preppy clothes. Seek out skirts, sun dresses, blazers, leggings, cardigans, tank tops, and flattering jeans. Pick bright colors and fun patterns, like polka dots, rainbows, and stripes.  If you're on a budget, go to a secondhand store to shop. There are often a wide-variety of skirts at secondhand stores that can help with your cheerleader look. Many people associate cheerleaders with images from high school. You can look for something like a plaid skirt and blazer combo, which may remind people of the school girl image. It's a good idea to put a bow in your hair. Many cheerleader's ponytails are tied by ribbons or bows. Take a large, bright colored ribbon and wrap it around your ponytail. Tie it an attractive looking bow-shape. If you're not into bows or ribbons, consider a headband or barrette instead.
Summary: Style your hair in some variation of the ponytail. Use a light foundation to even your skin tone. Keep other makeup minimal. Choose preppy clothes. Add bows and ribbons to your hair.