Q&A for How to Feel Pretty

Don't hang around him anymore. You shouldn't hang around with someone who makes you feel bad about yourself. They are not worth your time and energy.

First of all, if everyone says you are beautiful, chances are that you really are. You most likely are hard on yourself sometimes and do not appreciate yourself. This may sound cliche, but you are really the only person that is you in the world, and that is special and beautiful. Another thing that may help is telling yourself that you are beautiful each night before you sleep. This way, you can feel happy when you're going to sleep and wake up refreshed.

Get new friends. It might be hard right now, but opt for being alone rather than being with people that have a negative effect on you. 'Nothing' is better than nonsense.

Find some new friends. The only way to feel beautiful about yourself is if you are surrounded by people who are supportive and respect you for who you are, beyond your appearance. People who care too much about their appearance tend to notice small flaws in their complexion that no one knows about. Get into school activities, too. If you do so, you may find some good friends that can show you who you really are. Sports can also be used to boost your confidence and get you into shape if you really do feel uncertain about your weight. Reading books on your style can help too (there are some really good ones that focus on clothing, makeup, all you need).

Take good care of your skin (wash twice a day with a gentle cleanser, moisturize, use acne products if necessary, eat healthy, exercise, and get enough sleep) to achieve a natural glow. Curl your eyelashes with an eyelash curler to draw attention to them. Use a lip scrub a few times a week to help keep your lips smooth and colored, and moisturize them with a lip balm or with a natural product like coconut oil. You can also use coconut oil on your eyelashes and/or brows overnight to help strengthen them. Pluck your eyebrows to shape them, if you like. Take good care of your teeth so they are clean and white.

This is a hard task that everyone tries. If you want to stop comparing yourself, be unique. Try to look at somebody and think of what they could've done better that you have. Also, don't be mean about it. Keep thoughts to yourself, and don't put yourself above or below people. Be yourself, and know that's the most beautiful of all.

Look at yourself in the mirror and keep telling yourself that you're beautiful. If that doesn't work, find a style you think looks good on you, and/or find friends that make you feel better about yourself.

Everybody is pretty in their own way. Many people feel self-conscious about their appearance. Talk to a trusted adult or close friend about your feelings.

First of all, you are pretty, inside and out. You might not believe that, but everyone else does. You are your own kind of perfection. Wake up in the morning and refresh yourself, pick a cute outfit that you love, look in the mirror and say, "I'm beautiful" and "I look great in this." Do this every time, and if this doesn't work, maybe ask for help from a trusted adult or friend.

Find new friends. True friends would never put you down. You can try telling them how their comments make you feel. If they don't care, you really should drop them.

What good is outer beauty without inner beauty? Are there people who put you down? Even if you don't feel pretty, imagine what we would all look like based on our inner beauty. I admit, I've been hating myself a lot lately, but there is so much more to life than being pretty. Think about all your talents, and positive things about yourself. Write them down and read them every day. Remember that everybody is beautiful and important, not just popular kids or celebrities. You are amazing, and don't let anybody take that away from you.

People only make insulting remarks about other people because they are jealous or because they feel bad about themselves and they want to make everyone else feel bad too. Don't let them to do it to you. Ignore the haters.

Feeling better is all about a mindset. If you are old enough, try finding a job as a model for your local museum, college, or art gallery. Seeing your body type appreciated is very liberating and eye opening. If you really can't stop thinking about it, try some fun hats or large hair accessories like flowers, bows, or flowing ribbons. Confidence is the best accessory. Even if on the inside you feel differently, if you act confidently, no person will think of you as the person whose head is not shaped evenly.

You can try to re evaluate what made you lose it at the first place. If it's hurtful comments from your friends, try to hang out less with them (or not at all). If its your thoughts, try to keep your mind busy by reading motivational and inspirational quotes. Try to find supportive people who love you for who you are, and give them a chance to tell you what they love most about you.

Of course. All skin colors can be beautiful.

Talk to her about how you feel, and demand respect. You are beautiful, no matter what other people think.

Listen to your friends. Take a step back and try to stop looking at yourself from just your point of view. Look in the mirror every morning and find one thing that you like about your appearance, and just keep focusing on that one thing every day. Write in a journal about that one thing every day and before you go to bed, reread the whole journal.

Every day look into the mirror and say something good about yourself. And remember beauty comes from the inside. Try to get friends that support you no matter what you look like.

That is what sets men from 'school boys'. If you are certain that most of them have a crush on you, then that is a good sign that yes, you are beautiful. If they like you for your looks, then they are not worth your time. Focus on the guys that make you feel not just pretty, but important. It is normal to feel less attractive at times, but when it happens, try to think if there is any link to something someone might have said or done that is affecting you somehow. And more importantly, remember that you are beautiful in your own way.

Exercise, or even your weight in general, isn't the only thing that makes you pretty. You should be proud of who you are and confident in your own beauty! If you're self-conscious about your weight, you could adjust your diet and decrease the amount of calories you consume per day. That will result in weight loss even without exercise.

As long as you eat healthily, you are a healthy person, so shouldn't worry about the chubbiness of your stomach and/or thighs. (These "flaws" are probably all in your head anyway.) You could try going for daily walks if you are really concerned. Being active is also really great for your overall mood, so that's another reason to give it a try.

You don't want to be that girl, pining after someone who doesn't like you and trying to ruin his new relationship. You should move on too, and not with some other guy. Focus on yourself for a while - your studies/work, your hobbies, your friends, etc. Don't let some guy bring you down.

Maybe swap makeup or clothes with a friend or your mom, or try doing some alterations on some of your old clothes to change things up a bit.

It depends on your hair type, length, etc., but in most cases it's not necessary to shampoo your hair more than 2-3 times per week.

You can't get rid of it without surgery, but you can detract attention by playing up your other features, like your eyes or lips.

Compliment them! Everyone loves a compliment. It doesn't even have to be about their appearance, you can compliment people for knowing the answers in class, for being a good friend, for being polite, etc.

Take it as a simple mistake and don't let it bother you. If it does, try being more stereotypically feminine by wearing makeup, lighter colors, prints and dresses.

Surround yourself with positive people. Maintain a healthy diet and get plenty of exercise. This will make you look and feel better. Look in the mirror and tell yourself that you are beautiful and an unstoppable force. Wear clothes that are comfortable to you, but every once in a while, switch it up and wear something you don't normally wear. Every time you have a negative thought, about yourself or someone else, replace it with a positive thought.

Everyone else feels similarly to the way you feel - scared of being judged. Most people are walking around too worried about themselves to even notice you, and they're certainly not scrutinizing your every flaw. If someone is judging you, they're probably a petty person that does not deserve your time or energy.

Those are just bullies. Ignore them, they're just revealing their own insecurities. Find friends who support you and make you feel loved.