Article: Acknowledge to yourself that you are angry. You should do this alone before you try to confront your mom about your feelings. This will help you begin to see things more rationally. If your mom has noticed that you seem upset, but you don't feel ready to talk yet, tell her that. Explain that you are angry about something that happened, but you need a bit of time to go over it in your head, and that you would like a bit of space until you are ready to talk. Understand that your mom may become very worried when you say this, especially if you she doesn't realize that she has made you mad. Try to reassure her that everything will be fine, and that you only need a bit of space. What exactly did your mom do or say that made you feel angry? Taking the time to reflect on what she did to anger you will help you to explain to her what happened that upset you. Remember that anger is a secondary emotion. This means that when we feel anger, we are likely protecting ourselves from a more vulnerable, primary emotion such as fear, sadness, or anxiety. Think about how what your mom said or did really made you feel? Did it make you fear that you will always have to work very hard for her approval? That is actually fear that you were feeling. It is easy to get angry with loved ones, especially someone like your mom, because you know she won't leave you no matter how many time you fight. When you get mad, try to take a second and remember all the things she does for you. Without her, you probably wouldn't exist, you wouldn't have food to eat, or a place to live. Think about a time where she really went out of her way to make you happy. Maybe she threw you a nice birthday party, or took you and your friends out for ice cream. Remember that she did those things only to see you happy. Writing down everything you are feeling (whether you are upset or not) can be a really great way to let off some steam. This is especially true if you feel that you are very upset, and can't yet talk to anyone without losing your temper. If you are upset, write down what happened on a piece of paper. You don't have to do anything with this paper, just write it down and then throw it away if you want to. This will also give you an outlet if what you really want to do is say something mean to your mom. If this is the case, write down all of the mean things you want to say, then tear it up and throw it away. This may help keep you from saying something that will really hurt your mom. Remember to tear up the paper into unreadable bits though! You don't want your mom to find it, as she might feel really hurt by what you've written.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Own your anger. Tell your mom you need some time. Think about why you are mad at your mom. Remind yourself of all the things your mom does for you. Write it down.
Article: Good posture conveys that you're confident and comfortable in your skin. To stand up straight, elongate your spine and roll your shoulders slightly back. Then, tilt your chin up and look straight forward. If you have bad posture, practice standing up straight in a mirror. Over time, your muscles will learn how to stand tall, and it will become a habit. Smiling also makes you appear confident and open. Additionally, when you're standing, keep your arms open and down at your sides. This kind of body language invites people in, making you seem more attractive. Don't feel like you need to smile if you don't feel like it. However, smiling often will make people view you as more attractive. Positivity is one of the best ways to appear more attractive. To seem more positive, make a point to look on the brightside, even if you don't feel optimistic at times. Similarly, give people encouragement and share the positive events from your life. For example, you might feel worried about how a group presentation will go. Rather than expressing that worry, you might say, "It's been great working with everyone, and I'm so excited we get to share our product today!" If someone is feeling down, say, "I can tell you're going through something difficult, but I believe you can make it through. You've been through hard times in the past, and they've only made you stronger." When you're chit-chatting with your friends, tell them stories about recent accomplishments, funny things your pet did, or goals you're currently pursuing. Taking risks and stepping outside your comfort zone will show people you're an interesting, dynamic person. This makes you appear more attractive. Put yourself in the position to try something different by visiting new places and inviting your friends to do something different. For example, sing karaoke, take a dance class, go bungee jumping, sky dive, audition for community theater, or go rock climbing. Spend time getting to know yourself so you can recognize what's awesome about who you are. To do this, make a list of your talents, accomplishments, favorite things to do, goals, etc. You have a unique set of qualities that makes you special, so share them with the world. Don't compare yourself to others, as this makes it easy to forget what's amazing about you.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Stand up straight so you have good posture. Use open body language, like leaning forward and making eye contact. Adopt a positive attitude. Dive into new experiences to show people you're interesting. Celebrate what's unique about you.
Article: A lot of people at the middle school dance will want to try dancing with someone they like, but don't count your friend group out! Sometimes, getting on the floor with your friends is enough for a fun night. Be aware of your surroundings, and be courteous to other people. Don't spread out so much that others don't have room to dance. Your school dance will probably last several hours, and you don't want to exhaust yourself early on. Make sure to give yourself some rest between dances so you can keep up the energy. Hydration is most important when it comes to taking care of yourself. Your school should have tables nearby where you can get glasses of water for free. If you need a break from being around people, ask a chaperone where you can go outside and breathe some fresh air. Sometimes a little alone time is all you need to get back into the groove! It warrants repeating that almost everyone in the room is going to be just as nervous as you are during the school dance. If other people see you dance, they are often more inclined to join in when they see how much fun it is! On the rare chance that someone is causing trouble during the school dance, inform a chaperone immediately. It is likely they are bothering other people as well.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Dance with your friend group. Take breaks from dancing when you feel tired. Don't worry about feeling judged when you are dancing.