| 5 THINGS TO DO WHEN YOU�RE FEELING BLUE It�s tough being a teen. Alongside having fun, we sometimes have to deal with tough issues like peer pressure, low grades and certain insecurities. But teen angst shouldn�t let you down. When you�re feeling glum, here are five things to try to get you out of dumps. 1. Do the Ally McBeal dance. Every time Ally is down, she dances! Go crazy and dance your problems away. You�ll definitely feel better after! 2. You don�t have to be thin to be attractive! Go shopping and get the clothes that emphasize your best features. Eat healthy, exercise and feel good about your body. 3. Reading uplifting books like Chicken Soup For the Teen�s Soul or Tuesdays With Morrie will help you reflect on your life. Try reading children�s books too, like Harry Potter or The Little Prince to help you relax, laugh and hone your imagination. 4. There�s no fuzzier way to make you feel better than hugging someone who cares about you. Hugging your mom or a friend is 100% comforting and 100% contagious! 5. When people push you down, look in the mirror and tell yourself that no matter what people say or do, you always have yourself to rely on. See the beauty within you and go shine girl! -thanks to Kai Palileo |