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How to be a more confident teen
Make eye contact.
Making eye contact with another person is a great way to convey confidence. It also shows you are friendly and approachable.

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- People will treat you with more respect if you are able to look them in the eyes. You don't need to stare at them intensely.
- It also gives you a way to make healthy conversation. To prevent any eye contact from becoming awkward, look away from that person at least once.
- Both of these things get you noticed, and maintaining eye contact makes you feel less pressure to project your confidence. Doing these things repeatedly may also prepare you for situations where you might want to not be confident.
- You can make eye contact for several reasons. Here are the ones you might consider : Use your body language.

OUT: People will treat you with more respect if you are able to look them in the eyes. You don't need to stare at them intensely.

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How to motivate yourself
Remind yourself why you want to do something.
Sometimes, we need a little boost to help get us going on a task or project. Say out loud or write down the reason why you need to do something.

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- Tell yourself the benefits of getting it done. For example, you might say, " i am going for a run right now because i want to become fitter " or " i need to do this homework so that i can get an a.
- It may even help to write it down in your notebook. Make sure you are doing it on time.
- Then, try to repeat it in your head in more manageable sentences. Thinking like this can also help you realize the importance of stepping outside of your comfort zone.
- It is possible that you want to " stay motivated " by reminding yourself of what you want to do, and why you want to do it. Remind yourself that you are the strong one here in the moment.

OUT: Tell yourself the benefits of getting it done. For example, you might say, " i am going for a run right now because i want to become fitter " or " i need to do this homework so that i can get an a.

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How to make sugar paste penguins
Start a day early.
To make sugar paste penguins from scratch, you must first make the sugar paste and edible glue. These both need time to set and mature, so it's important to start one to two days before you want to assemble the penguins.

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- Once you make the sugar paste dough, it needs to sit for 24 hours before you can use it. After making the edible glue, it requires 12 hours to set before you can use it to assemble the penguin parts.
- Place glue bottles into the bottom of a large mixing bowl. Make sure that the bottom jar is large enough to hold the top jar while you work.
- Try mixing sugar in a small bowl first, then using a teaspoon to mix it together so the temperature of the sugar mix is about 8f/22c. the paste doesn't need to be boiled or stirred.
- Get the glue and the sugar in a separate container. Pour out enough glue to form a ball and shape it into a cube.

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Once you make the sugar paste dough, it needs to sit for 24 hours before you can use it. After making the edible glue, it requires 12 hours to set before you can use it to assemble the penguin parts.