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Want To Be A "New Me"

<div class="ExternalClass78B00E4FBA4342BD8CF1EE06DB510F3A">Dear whoever you are, I need some advice about going into high school. I want to be a new me, but I feel like everyone will still think of me of how they thought of me last year "a hoe" (which I'm not) and also I was very moody towards everyone, I got really bad grades and I just want to change to better myself and I don't want people to look at me like that anymore, how can I change myself and get into good study habits? </div>

<div class="ExternalClass2D5900AA2873437BA0552F3A2261D675">Your goals are admirable. Now is the time to plan for that change. To prepare for better grades, make sure you have an assignment book that has a calendar so you can look at your syllabus to determine when assignments are due, or tests or quizzes. Mark those on your calendar and determine how many days until the due date and decide how much should be completed each day to set yourself up to be ready, to be prepared, to have things completed by that date. Every single evening have a certain amount of time set aside for school work and do it BEFORE you get on your phone, watch tv or do any other things like that. Whether you have daily assignments or not, spend that time reviewing, re-reading or checking over past assignments.Of course you also mentioned that you don't want others to think of you like they did last year perhaps you should look over your wardrobe and make sure you have a plan to change that up a bit to appear differently than it has in the past.Personal appearance often gives a first impression too, so check out your hair, make-up and jewelry to make sure those are giving others the impression you want them to have. Make sure you are always well groomed and appear "put together".We have a great tip for you to review:<a href="/Pages/tip-your-style.aspx">http://www.yourlifeyourvoice.org/v2/Pages/tip-your-style.aspx</a> Practice smiling at others when you meet them or when interacting. Use a pleasant voice tone and choose your words. Have a plan prepared for when you become irritated with others so you don't "snap" at them and be seen as moody.In High School you will likely know some of the other students, but not all of them. Try to watch and listen before deciding what group you want to be affiliated with. Often you truly are judged by the company that you keep. Choose positive friends, who are kind to others, to be around.Good luck and let us know how things are going.Sincerely,Pat, Counselor </div>

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