ANXIETY

Anxiety - it's something that nobody should have to deal with. But for people that are dealing with it - there is hope.

For people dealing with it, you feel like there is no way out. I, myself suffer from anxiety. I had it for years without realizing what I had. I thought that I was just ridiculously nervous and that I just needed to calm myself down.

Although this year, my anxiety took on a whole new level. I'd reached the point where I was getting so worked up to the point where I was physically sick. Part of me knew that I had no reason to be nervous about the places I was going, or the exam I had to complete.

I had to do something about it. Someone told me that for me to overcome my anxiety I should try and right down the times I was feeling sick and what was going on inside me. It helped. But then I stopped talking to this person and eventually came across a wonderful youtuber - Zoella.

I watched so many of her videos and realized that she went through many of the things I was. A few days later I stumbled upon her video - "Just Say Yes." Basically the video was about her trying to overcome her fears and saying "YES" to things that she wouldn't usually say yes to, like going out with friends or meeting new people.

I decided to take Zoe's advice; it was time for me to say "YES."
I've said "Yes" to quite a few things over the recent months and I'm happy to say that my Anxiety appears only a few times a month now - whereas it used to be every single day.

My advice to you, is the advice I took from Zoe; just say YES. Trust me, it does a lot of good. Of course, don't say yes to anything that could be dangerous or anything that is illegal. I also recommend that you watch Zoe's video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HG-WbtoAf2k

This video helped me so much. I hope it helps you too. Always have hope!

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Pants should be longer than your Vajayjay!

Okay, girls. We all know those pants that show of half of your ass cheeks, but is it really necessary to wear them? 

I'm not trying to offend the people here who do wear them, I just want to make you think. 

In all honesty, I've considered buying myself a pair, but then I thought again. 

These shorts have gone so far beyond what mini shorts are, it's disturbing. 

I don't think some girls realise that when you wear them, people can literally see your ass cheeks. 

So many times, I've seen young girls wearing these, about 12 or 13 years old. They are strutting around town in these pants. Do you not realise that there are many perverted people in this world that really get a kick out of seeing the skin that you are exposing.

Yes, I understand that you want to flaunt what you've got to the guy you like, or the attractive guys you see at the beach, but what happened to modesty? 

Generally the guys that call you beautiful or pretty whilst you're wearing these shorts are only saying it because the can see your behind and are trying to score. 

All of you girls are beautiful, if you really think the only way to get the guy you likes attention is by wearing these shorts...then he's definitely not the right guy for you.

I really hope you think about this. If you continue wearing them, I'm not going to judge you, it's your choice. But, please be careful and think about the people who see you in them.

Just remember; beauty is more important on the inside, not the outside. 

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Perfect.

Perfect; what does it actually mean? The google definition says it is "having all the required or desirable elements, qualities, or characteristics; as good as it is possible to be." 

I guess this definition doesn't really mean anything, because everyone has their own definition of perfect. The problem with this is that most people (girls mainly) have set themselves this unrealistic view of what perfect is. You see girls every day starving themselves because they see this "perfect" slim girl on a billboard or something, when in fact the image has been highly edited. 

Girls need to realise that they are perfect in their own way. If we all aimed and succeeded to look like the women on billboards, we'd all look the same. What ever happened to being an individual? What ever happened to embracing your curves? 

We all need to love ourselves for who we are, whether this be slim, thicker, curvy, have freckles, straight hair or curly hair. We have to embrace our flaws and be ourselves, not the woman on the billboard. In reality, the girls on the billboards aren't the definition of perfect. No one, I repeat, No one is perfect. 

Be happy with who you are and watch your confidence grow! 

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BULLYING.

Firstly, I'm going to give you a little background story.

Once upon a time, I was bullied - and if I'm honest, I do still get bullied. It was back in Primary School when it all started. When I was about 4 years old, I had my two front two pulled out because they were unhealthy and I soon as I started school I was bullied for it because they hadn't grown back yet. When they finally did grow back, they were crooked. I've been bullied based on my physical appearance for my whole life. Back in Primary School it was because of my teeth, the fact that I have freckles and because I am skinny. My teeth were really bad and I got braces the year I started Grade 7. I then started to get bullied because I had braces - I honestly couldn't win. I was bullied because I was 'ugly' and because I am 'skinny'. In High School I've been bullied because my chest area isn't as big as all the other girls and again because I'm skinny.

The people that bully me made me feel so bad about myself and I used to come home from school, crying. It took me such a long time to finally accept myself for who I am and what I look like before I was able to ignore the bullies.

To all the people who are being bullied, you are beautiful and you are worth it. I know this sounds cheesy and all, but standing in front of your mirror for 5 minutes and reminding yourself that you are beautiful and reminding yourself of the positive things about yourself, really does help. Don't let the bullies phase you, I know it's hard to do that, I've been there. They have obviously been through something in their lives that has made them that way. Just be positive, once you love yourself, nothing can ever knock you down. One of the most important things you need to do is TALK TO SOMEONE ABOUT IT. You might feel like they can't help, but trust me; telling them works wonders in the simplest ways. Getting it all off your chest is the best feeling ever, having a cry to someone also helps too. It does get better, I promise!

Don't worry, be happy.


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