Take a shower everyday, wash your hair regularly, wear deodorant, and brush and floss your teeth everyday. Clip your nails and get haircuts regularly, depending on your hairstyle. Change your clothes everyday, or twice a day, depending on if you play sports or not.  You could even try out wearing cologne, but be careful to not overdo it! 1 spritz of cologne at the base of your throat is enough. If you have acne, try developing a skincare routine. Wash your face every morning and at night before you go to bed. If it is really bad or doesn’t get better, visit a dermatologist to get medication to help clear up your skin. If you grow facial hair, learn how to keep it trimmed or shaved neatly, and make shaving a normal part of your routine. Pay attention to what other kids are wearing or what you see online or in the magazines to get ideas, but don’t feel like you have to conform. While it can be important to wear cool clothes, it’s also important to be true to your style and being comfortable with what you wear. Try to define a style that is unique to you and that looks good. If you don’t have money to buy new clothes, try to take good care of the clothes you do have. Keep them clean and try to prevent them from getting ripped (unless that is the style you are going for). Visit thrift stores to look for new pieces that are in good condition to build your wardrobe. You could go to a salon and ask for tips on how to style your hair, or look at magazines to get ideas. The sharp side part is popular right now, as is the undercut and the short fade. Stay away from using hair gel and instead use a texturizing wax or pomade. This won’t weigh your hair down or make it shiny. When using a hair product, start with a small amount, about the size of a pea, and rub it into your hands before putting it into your hair. Then, if you need to you can add more, but you won’t risk making your hair look chunky or greasy. by running or joining a gym. Exercise regularly to help yourself look and feel better. Start running around the high school track or around your neighborhood for a free way to workout. If you can drive or live within walking distance, consider joining a gym and learning about weight lifting. Try to workout 4-5 times per week for 30-60 minutes at a time to establish a healthy habit. Ask a friend to go to the gym with you—this is a great way to be sociable while also doing something that is good for you.

Summary: Practice good hygiene. Wear clothes that you like and feel confident in. Learn how to style your hair. Workout


Forgiveness does not mean excusing or accepting the betrayal.  Rather, forgiveness is the act of freeing yourself of the anguish and anger that you’ve felt towards the person who betrayed you.  Forgiveness means letting go of your grudge against the other person.  Even though resenting someone who betrayed you seems like an appropriate response, in fact the only one you’re hurting when you refuse to move on is you. If you do not forgive others after a betrayal, you will always in some sense remain tethered to the person who wronged you, and won’t be able to live your own life to full capacity. There are two primary reasons why you might forgive someone.  One is to stay true to the value system you believe in.  The other is to help you overcome the emotional pain caused by betrayal.  Both are valid, and can work in tandem.  Religious traditions, especially, encourage forgiveness. The second reason you might choose to forgive is to move beyond the pain and misery caused by the person who betrayed you.  When thinking about this motive, you use forgiveness as a tool to help you work your way through the sadness of your betrayal. Making an explicit decision to forgive is important, but actually experiencing forgiveness and being free of the pain can take time.  Forgiveness is a process and won’t happen overnight.  Even slight betrayals can take time to stop hurting; however, if you actively maintain forgiveness as your goal, you will eventually get there. Some betrayals are so awful that afterwards, you are unwilling or unable to recover the relationship.  Even when you forgive someone, you might feel that the relationship is not one you want to salvage.  Think about your relationship with the person who betrayed you.  Are they an integral part of your life?  Can you imagine life without them? Analyze the person’s character.  Someone is only worth rebuilding a relationship with if they demonstrate sincere sorrow for what they did and are actively working to regain your trust.

Summary: Understand what forgiveness is. Decide why you want to forgive. Don’t force forgiveness. Decide the future of your relationship with the betrayer.


The minimum requirements to be a preschool teacher are to have a high school diploma and a certificate in early childhood education. If you do not have a high school diploma, you can obtain a high school equivalency credential by taking the GED exam.  Sign up for test-prep classes through your local community college or technical college to prepare you for the GED exam. The GED Testing Service also offers low-cost and free practice tests and tutorials online. Once you have your GED, you can either obtain an associate’s degree or a bachelor’s degree in ECE to become a preschool teacher. However, many public schools require that their teachers have a bachelor’s degree or higher in ECE to be a preschool teacher.  Teachers in private schools or daycare settings may only be required to have an associate’s degree in ECE. A certificate is also a typical requirement to be a preschool teacher in private schools.  Preschool teachers working in public school programs, like Head Start, may only be required to have an associate’s degree and experience working with children. However, most have a bachelor’s degree in ECE. Certification for preschool teachers in public schools includes passing state certification exams after the completion of a bachelor’s degree. In order to earn the Child Development Associate (CDA) certificate, a candidate must have a high school diploma or equivalent, have completed 480 hours of experience working with children, and 120 hours or more of formal education. Some states accept the National Child Care Association’s Certified Childcare Professional credential if a candidate does not hold a college degree, or has a college degree in a field unrelated to childhood education. Look into your state’s requirements for teaching preschool children. To maintain your CDA certification, you will need to continue your education. If you work in a private school setting or a childcare center, you will need to keep your first aid certification up-to-date, demonstrate active teaching practice, and have a membership in an approved organization for childcare professionals. Public school preschool teachers are required to participate in professional development hours during each renewal period to maintain their certification.
Summary: Obtain a high school diploma. Get a degree in early childhood education (ECE). Become certified. Maintain certification.