Consider what about the ride actually scares you, and makes you want to not go on. There can be many reasons why you don't enjoy or want to go on scary rides. It could be the speed, the turns, or the feeling of falling you'll get while on it, or even a traumatic experience you had on a ride before. By identifying what it is that makes you scared, you can take more concrete steps to overcome that specific fear. Look at pictures of the ride, watch where it goes. See if there are particular things about the ride that scare you, like going upside down on a roller coaster. Imagine yourself going through the ride, and how you would feel when you go through it. Study the rides. Look at what they are trying to do to scare you, as well as the safety features. Understanding how the rides work, and how they can keep you safe, will help you feel more comfortable getting on them. Remember that you are in a safe environment. These rides work because people remember that they are in a safe area, and that nothing bad will actually happen to them. Scary rides are able to create a reaction by overstimulating your senses, like using sudden sounds and weird sensations in a haunted house, but will not put you in real danger. Maybe you just want to say you did it, or are trying to impress someone. It doesn't need to be an earth-shattering goal, but something manageable like going on the ride once. Having a goal or reason for getting on the ride can help motivate you to actually give it a shot, and smaller goal will make it easier to follow through and have success. Talk to your friends about going on these rides. Make sure they know that you are scared, but that you want to overcome this fear. Good friends will understand, and try to help where they can. When you talk to your friends, ask them why they enjoy going on these rides. It's not unusual to be a little afraid of scary rides, as the point is to give you a thrill. Ask about how they overcame their fears to enjoy the ride.

Summary: Identify what scares you about the ride. Set a goal for going on the ride. Talk to other people.

Don't make the mistake of judging someone who bullies as a bad person. Never try to bully them back or retaliate. Most people who bully just want attention but are going about it in the wrong way. Help them find a more positive way to interact with others. If possible, try to compliment, include, or even befriend the person who bullied. You can either just pretend the bullying did not happen and strike up an unrelated conversation with the bully at a later date. Or you can address the situation by saying something like, "I realize it got a little tense back there, but I hope we can just let that go and get along with each other." You won't end bullying with a single action or event. Reading articles like this one and standing up to bullying when it happens are excellent steps to take, but if you want to really end bullying in your community or school, it requires an organized approach. Ask a teacher or parent to help you start a group that will focus on bullying. The committee can either be an informal group or an official school club, but it should include both students and adults. Some important actions you can take include: mapping where bullying typically takes place and making sure those areas are better supervised, holding regular assemblies to raise awareness, and making sure that your school or organization have firm rules and guidelines for addressing bullying.

Summary: Forgive and include people who have bullied others. Form a committee or club to address bullying on an on-going basis.

. Ask your classmates what they want to see improved about the school. Pick the top three things that you can do and make that your campaign platform. You'll become popular not just because people will know who you are, but because they'll also respect you for your ideas and bravery. Think of realistic ideas, like making school dances more fun or organizing cool assemblies and performances. If the idea of joining student government is too scary, or just not your thing, get involved in other ways! Join a club or sports team to meet new people. It's time to show your classmates what you're great at! Even if you think your talent is uncool or weird, embracing it will show that you're confident in who you are. And you'll be surprised by how many other people might love your hobby, too! Here are some ideas to get you started: If you love to sing, dance, or act, act in school plays or enter a school talent show. If you love playing sports, join a team. Go for a sport you already love or try a new one to meet a whole new group of people. If you love writing or photography, work for the school newspaper or yearbook, if you have one. If you're passionate about a particular subject, start a club for it or volunteer to tutor other kids who need help. You'll get to know your new friends in a more relaxed way by hanging out with them outside of regular school hours. Have fun with it and take advantage of all the cool activities your school puts on. Show your spirit by dressing up for school spirit days, cheering on your classmates at sports games, and supporting your friends at talent shows and music performances. Sometimes it feels like nothing ever happens at your school, but you have the power to change that! Ask your teacher or principal how you can pitch your ideas for a new club or school activity, like a field trip or a cool assembly. Here are a few other ideas to get you brainstorming: Start a recycling program. If your school already has one, revamp it! Set up a competition between grades or homerooms to see who can recycle the most in a month. Offer a fun prize, like a pizza party, for the winner. Hold a career day. Invite parents, community leaders, or even older brothers and sisters to talk about their jobs as a fun break from class for your classmates. If you get enough speakers, make it a career week! Highlight a different job every day.

Summary: Run for student government Show off your talents. Get excited about school events. Set up new clubs, activities, and events.

The key to understanding this formula is to recognize the underlying pattern. The sum of any set of consecutive odd numbers starting with 1 is always equal to the square of the number of digits that were added together. Sum of first odd number = 1 Sum of first two odd numbers = 1 + 3 = 4 (= 2 x 2). Sum of first three odd numbers = 1 + 3 + 5 = 9 (= 3 x 3). Sum of first four odd numbers = 1 + 3 + 5 + 7 = 16 (= 4 x 4). By solving this problem, you learned more than the sum of the numbers. You also learned how many consecutive digits were added together: 41! This is because the number of digits added together is always equal to the square root of the sum. Sum of first odd number = 1. The square root of 1 is 1, and only one digit was added. Sum of first two odd numbers = 1 + 3 = 4. The square root of 4 is 2, and two digits were added. Sum of first three odd numbers = 1 + 3 + 5 = 9. The square root of 9 is 3, and three digits were added. Sum of first four odd numbers = 1 + 3 + 5 + 7 = 16. The square root of 16 is 4, and four digits were added. Once you understand the formula and how it works, you can write it down in a format that will be applicable no matter what numbers you are dealing with. The formula to find the sum of the first n odd numbers is n x n or n squared. For example, if you plugged 41 in for n, you would have 41 x 41, or 1681, which is equal to the sum of the first 41 odd numbers. If you don't know how many numbers you are dealing with, the formula to determine the sum between 1 and n is (1/2(n + 1))2
Summary: Observe the pattern. Understand the interim data. Generalize the formula.