One of puberty's clearest indicators is when you start getting hairs in unexpected places. For boys, it is likely to include facial hair, underarm hair, more hair on the legs and chest, and pubic hair. Girls are likely to spot hair growth on the underarms and in the pubic area. Acne is a common adolescence symptom which is caused by increased secretion of oils and grease in the pores, and bacteria infecting them. If you've got acne, you're almost certainly going through puberty. You may find that it took you a year to manage a couple of inches before, you're gaining inches in height faster than you can count them! If this is you, and you're 10-13, you've probably started puberty. If your appetite suddenly takes a leap like it's never leapt before, that's a sign of puberty, too. It may sound gross, and it's true - the smell is hardly appealing. If you find you get stronger-smelling sweat and more of it, even when you're not actually hot, you've probably started puberty.
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One-sentence summary -- Look out for hair growth. Look for acne. Think about your growth and energy. Look out for signs of more sweating.

It's best to read over the assignment more than once so you know exactly what it's asking you to do. Note if there's a prompt or a question you need to answer. Additionally, review the listed requirements for receiving full credit. If your instructor provides a rubric, read over it thoroughly to identify the expectations for full credit. Later, you can measure your essay against the rubric before turning in the assignment. If you have questions about the assignment, ask your instructor for clarification. potential story ideas for your narrative. At first, let your ideas flow freely without trying to narrow your topic. Choose whether you want to write a personal or fictional narrative. Once you've got a good list of potential topics, you can choose one that works for you. For example, you might write about the first time you slept over at a friend's house, the day you brought home your first puppy or a fictional story about a boy who is struggling to build a fire for his campsite. Here are some ways to brainstorm ideas: List the first thoughts that come to mind when you think about the prompt or question. Make a mind map to sort out your ideas. Use freewriting to uncover story ideas. Simply write whatever comes to mind without worrying about grammar or making sense. Make an outline to help put your ideas in order. Review your list of ideas to find an event that fits the assignment. Then, narrow down your topic to a single, specific incident so the event fits into a single essay. Don't try to cover too much in one essay, as this will be too hard for your reader to follow. For example, let's say the prompt reads: "Write about a setback that taught you perseverance." You might want to write about an injury you overcame. To narrow down your story, you might focus on the first time you exercised your injured limb after the accident, as well as the difficulties you faced. Relate your story idea back to the prompt, and think about how the story makes you feel. Additionally, consider how you want the reader to feel after they read your essay. Based on the answers to these questions, identify a core theme or message for your story. For instance, the story about recovering from an injury might have a theme of overcoming hardships or persevering to reach a goal. You might want your reader to finish your story feeling inspired and uplifted. To achieve this feeling, you'd want to focus on your successes throughout the process and end the story with a positive thought.
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One-sentence summary -- Read your assignment to identify the prompt and expectations. Brainstorm Choose a single meaningful event to detail in the story. Decide on a theme or message for your story.

If your mouth breathing isn't a structural or mouth issue, then it's a habit. Breaking the habit is a matter of correcting the behavior when you notice you're doing it. Breath through your nose instead of your mouth whenever you notice that you're doing it. If you're having issues breathing through your nose because it's a habit, you can leave written reminders for yourself. Write "breathing" on sticky notes and place them on your computer or inside of books to remind yourself to use your nose to breathe. If your nose is stuffed from allergies or a cold, over-the-counter nasal sprays may be able to clear your nostrils and help your breath through your nose. Purchase the spray from a drugstore and read the directions before using it. Clear your nose first by blowing it, then carefully place the end of the nozzle into your nostril and press down on the applicator to spray the solution into your nose. Sheets and carpets can harbor pet dander and dust and can make allergies worse. Cleaning them once a week will prevent dust buildup and can make it easier to breathe through your nose. If you sleep with your pet, you should try to sleep without them to see if that clears up your nose. Upholstered furniture is more likely to trap dirt and dust. Use leather, wooden, or vinyl furniture instead. Breathe through your nose for 2-3 minutes straight, then close your mouth, inhale deeply, and pinch your nose with your fingers. When you can't hold your breath any longer, slowly start to exhale through your nose. Continue to do this several times until you clear your nose. Many exercises like running, biking, and yoga require good breathing technique. If you get trained by a professional, they will give you the techniques you need to breathe properly through your nose. Look for classes locally and talk to your trainer about your mouth breathing problem.
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Breathe through your nose when you notice you're using your mouth. Use sticky notes to remind yourself to breathe through your nose. Use a nasal spray to clear up obstructed nostrils. Clean your sheets and carpets once a week. Perform nose clearing exercises. Participate in yoga or other exercises that concentrate on breathing.