INPUT ARTICLE: Article: You might feel like you did something to attract the bully's attention, and that's totally normal. However, it's not your fault that this is happening. Remember that the bully made a choice to hurt you, so it's all their fault. Tell yourself, "This is about them, not me." Bullying can make you feel like a victim, but that doesn't mean you have to take on that identity. When you're feeling upset, imagine yourself overcoming this situation. Visualize yourself being confident and standing up for your needs. This might feel weird at first, but it will get easier over time. so your feelings don't build up. Bullying is a really stressful situation, so it's important that you deal with these emotions. Choose stress relief activities that work for you, then include them in your daily routine. Here are some ideas to try: Vent your feelings to a friend. Soak in a hot bath. Exercise for 30 minutes. Write in a journal. Make art. Color in an adult coloring book. You deserve to be happy, so don't let the bullies occupy all of your time. Do something you enjoy every day so you can create a life that you love. This can also help you overcome the bullying and build your confidence. For instance, play sports, dance, make art, volunteer to help animals, play arcade games, go bowling, or hang out at a local coffee house. Friends make a great support system, so make connections with people you have things in common with. To meet new people, join a club, go to school events, and hang out at popular places. Talk to the people you meet, then connect with them on social media. Soon, you'll have a thriving friend group! Keep up with your friends by messaging them every day. Invite your friends to hang out. You can play games, watch a movie, or go out. Dealing with a bully is really tough, and it's normal to need extra help. Fortunately, a counselor or therapist can help you deal with negative feelings you might have because of your bully. Then, they'll help you learn healthy ways to cope with your feelings and how to think differently. Talk to your parent or guardian about seeing a counselor. If you can't go to counseling, try talking to your school counselor. Counseling may be covered by your insurance, so ask your parents to check your benefits.

SUMMARY: Recognize that bullying is never your fault. Picture yourself as the victor and not the victim. Manage your stress Do what you enjoy instead of thinking about the bullies. Build friendships with people who share common interests. Talk to a counselor if you're struggling to cope with bullying.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: How would you feel if you walked into a fancy restaurant in your penguin pajamas? You would probably feel pretty self-conscious and awkward. Now how would you feel if you walked into the same place dressed in your Sunday best? Though the clothes don't make the (wo)man, they can make him/her feel like a million bucks. It's a lot easier to feel good about ourselves when we think we look good. So take a shower, do your hair, wear clean clothes, and wear deodorant. Don't feel the need to bust out the prom attire, but do put a little effort in to feel put together. . Find a room or an area full of people. You can probably spot the unconfident people based their posture. Less confident people are likely a little slouched over or looking down. In fact, just mimicking them can put you in a more unconfident mood. So don't do it! Keep your chin up, your shoulders back, and walk like you own the place. . When we work out, we look better. When we look better, we feel better. But then there's also that working out releases endorphins, makes us feel productive, gives us energy, and basically just puts a pep in our step. You don't have to be a marathon runner to reap the benefits of exercise. 30 minutes a day (even broken up into smaller chunks) is all you need to hop on the health train. There's a reason we wear black when we mourn: it reflects our mood. Humans associate color with mood. If you're feeling a little down, throw on something bright. The little spike in pizzazz could be all your confidence needs.

SUMMARY: Dress sharp. Be aware of your posture Work out Wear color.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: No one is too old or too established to reinvent him or herself. Change is a part of life and can be a positive thing if you use it correctly. Be prepared to grow and adapt at every stage of life. Ask yourself which aspects of your life are being influenced by past hurts, insecurities, and regrets. Once you identify those issues, commit to letting them go so that they no longer control who you are. Write out the things that frustrate you, or that you think hold you back. Expressing your feelings can help you let go of anything unpleasant in your past. This type of list can help you learn about the skills you need to develop in order to feel fulfilled. Realize that whatever your regrets are, in some ways you are better off than others. Focus on your strengths and other positive things you take away from your past. In order to reinvent yourself, it is important not to dwell too much on the past. However, there are often lessons you can take away from the past that can improve who you are in the present. Analyze a relationship that ended painfully to determine what went wrong. Think about what you can do to prevent the same thing from happening in your next relationship. Look at which decisions led you or your family to make financial mistakes in the past. Based on this, work to develop a financial plan for the future that corrects these errors. Correcting bad habits is an important part of leaving the old you behind. It can, however, be very difficult and even intimidating. Instead of trying to change yourself all at once, focus on breaking one bad habit at a time. Make a list of the habits that really bother your. Narrow it down to the top few that you would like to break, then start by working on the most important one. Focus on the positive feelings that you first have when trying to break a bad habit. This can help you succeed. Try replacing a negative habit with a positive one. For example, if you have a habit of snacking on junk food, replace it with healthy snacks, or spend more time exercising. As soon as a negative thought about yourself or your life pops into your mind, try replacing it with a positive one. Doing so trains your mind to focus on possibilities instead of difficulties. Conceptualize the things that cause you to feel stress. Think about how you have responded to them in the past. Then, actively replace negative thoughts about those stressors with positive ones. For instance, a bad date might cause you to think something like, "I'll never find someone. There must be something wrong with me." Correct yourself with something like "This date went poorly, but that doesn't mean the right person isn't out there waiting for me. I won't find that person unless I keep looking." Your opinion of yourself is formed in part by your idea of how others see you. If you really want to redefine yourself, however, you'll need to become the person you want to be, not the person someone else expects you to be. You also need to identify and step away from social pressure that comes from society itself. Society may hold certain expectations of you based on your race, gender, economic class, or religion, and these expectations can be just as restricting.

SUMMARY:
Realize it's never too late to reinvent yourself. Let go of the past. Learn from past mistakes. Choose one bad habit to break. Replace negative thoughts with positive ones. Stop worrying about others' opinions.