To Be Smart Guide
Connecting with friends makes going back to school a blast. But forging tight bonds can be tricky. Here gives you some friendly advice:
The situation: Your crew is pushing you to drink or smoke.
The fix: Be prepared with smart reasons to just say no and use them freely. Find out how many people die from lung cancer each year and tells that your coach won’t let you.
The situation: Your best friend has a new friend, and now they’re totally ignoring you.
The fix: Back off and give her a chance to realize that she might be losing you.
The situation: You’re clueless about making new friends.
The fix: Rehearse icebreakers on safe topics like the horrific food in the caf?. Once someone responds, chat her up, but resist the urge to spill your whole life story. Instead, find something to compliment her on, like her haircut or her jeans. Everyone loves flattery!
Always say a pleasant hello.
If a teacher presents an opportunity for extra credit, go for it.
If a teacher has been really helpful, send a note saying how much you appreciate it.
Offer to stay after school to help clean blackboards, shelve books, or help straighten up the room, if you have time.
If you discover that your teacher likes iguanas, dogs, marigolds, start a conversation about the subject. But not during class time. You’ll get known as a brownnoser.
Teachers and students alike can’t stand tattletales. Don’t rat on people unless they’re doing something harmful like poking each other with scissors or attempting to light a fire in class.
With homework, tests, friends, sports, school can be a serious pressure cooker. Here are top five stress-survival strategies:
Get yourself a mantra.