How to Look Great While Surviving Middle School Academics And Social Life (Girls)

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Stay organized.

   You will never get anywhere in middle school if you are unorganized. , Get rid of clutter by getting rid of old papers and other miscellaneous items that you don't need anymore.
   
   Otherwise when you're looking for something, you might not find it because the thing you're looking in is too messy. , in an organized fashion in your binder or backpack. , Write down when handouts are due, permission slips, homework, papers, projects, and everything else.
   
   Don't just think, "I'll totally remember this!" or, "I'll get the homework assignment from a friend" most likely you won't.
   
   Just stay organized and it will improve your grades because in most schools part of your grade is whether or not you hand in homework/projects are on time. , Write those days down in your homework planner so you can plan out when the week before is, and plan time to study. , Well written notes taken from class can be a great study buddy! Try to study your notes a little bit every night, it can be a life saver when it comes to pop quizzes! Studying will obviously improve your grades because studying will lead to good grades on assessments and all assessment grades whether it's a test, quiz, or pop quiz. , Start with making a simple list or plan.
   
   Write all of your ideas and all of the others ideas.
   
   Often, when the plan is done, it tends to be a little too much of all your ideas.
   
   When you work together to find the best ideas, let loose of the ones that aren't as impacting or important.
   
   Don't try to be sneaky and have the outcome end up being all of your ideas.
   
   The other people will notice and get annoyed and might even say something.
   
   Make sure the outcome consists your ideas and the other peoples ideas.
   
   Plan times when everyone involved is free and you can get together and work on the project.
   
   Don't get mad at them because of an accidental mistake.
   
   Academics always come first if you want to get good grades.
   
   Try to get as much done as possible at your meetings so the project/paper will be done fast.
   
   Usually people get into fights about what to contribute to the assignment.
   
   This shouldn't happen in your case, because of the plan.
   
   Make sure you listen to what other people have to say.
   
   This will help your overall report card grade because you would have worked well together and gotten the project/paper done on time.
   
   When you get everyone to make the plan, make sure everyone else knows and agrees that the outcome is the final decision and there is no switching around.
   
   This will really avoid fights. , If they complain that you're being too bossy, apologize and try to be less bossy. , Now you should have great grades which lead to happy parents. , Nobody is going to like you or appreciate you for the true gem you can be unless you're nice, kind, sweet, and caring! , Don't copy other peoples ideas, make your own personal creative ones that really show your personality.
   
   If you have to; ask people before you use their ideas. , Don't compliment the same people day after day.
   
   It might get really annoying for that person; not to mention, the other people will start getting jealous. ,, Everyone is at least worth a chance to be your friend! When you do this you'll eventually figure who know who is a backstabber, who is nice, who is a good friend, and who is smart. , They will realize you guided them in to the right place and can be really thankful and really want to be your friend! Plus, they'll always think of you as "the true friend that has been nice to me from the start". , This step may even give you a good friend from just a simple act of kindness. , If you know who the popular people are, talk with them.
   
   Don't be afraid to make friends of the opposite gender.
   
   Don't be afraid to get involved with those people outside of school.
   
   Be nice to the younger kids.
   
   Respect the older kids. , Dating and perhaps kissing is fine.
   
   Don't go too far though.
   
   Remember having a boyfriend is not a big deal and is not worth your time to be obsessed and worried over.
   
   Be happy with your friends and yourself. ,, ,,, If you use the right brand for you, antiperspirant will not only make your sweat smell less; it will also make your armpits stay dry. , This will really screw them up and make the hair just grow darker and faster.
   
   You can wax your arms, but no shaving your arms. , Any brand is fine, as long as it is good quality and works. , While the conditioner is in your hair, comb out the knots in your hair with a nice wide tooth comb.
   
   This way once your hair dries, it will feel nice and smooth. ,, Dead skin is gross and unattractive. ,,, It's unattractive and will make your shirt look like an Appaloosa with all of it's wet spots. , Nobody will like being around you if your breath stinks and you have tons of food globs in between your teeth! ,, The key is to not overdo it.
   
   Nothing looks worse than too much makeup.
   
   Also, do what works best for you and what you feel most comfortable in.
   
   For most middle school girls, a cute simple look would be mascara, eyeliner, blush, & pink or clear lipgloss.
   
   The mascara color depends on your eyelash color. , If they're brown or any other color, use brown. , Black can look totally natural on some people, but really fake on others.
   
   Test out both and decide which is most natural.
   
   A thin line on the bottom lid, top lid, or maybe both is all that is needed to avoid the "raccoon" look. , If you have more faded colored lips, then pink lip gloss is better, or even a little lip stain before the lip gloss for even more color. , (This depends whether your skin is light or dark.
   
   Use powder for light skin, bronzer for more tanned or dark skin.) ,, Experiment with the way you look and see what fits you! ,, There are some people who only wear jeans and Uggs/Converse/All Stars, everyday, but they won't really look sophisticated.
   
   Yes, I suppose it is "trendy" but it's also a really boring look! , This is important, because if you buy one that's too loose, it'll gape when you're bending over, and if you buy one too tight, it will be very uncomfortable. , This isn't necessarily important unless you like to wear form-fitting pants or skirts. ,,, If you get Fuggs try them on and compare them to real Ugg boots.
   
   They need to be good quality knock-offs because how embarrassing would it be if your Fuggs just fell apart when you're out.
   
   People will remember you as the cheap girl who wears cheap Fuggs if that happens! , If you can get more than one pair, high-tops, low-tops, and different colors are all great! Only buy real Converse or All Stars, if you can't afford them (they are only like $20-$40, it depends where you find them) then don't buy them.
   
   Do not get the fake converse sold at Payless/Justice et cetera.
   
   They are terrible quality. ,,, If you have curls, let 'em show girl! Hot waves? Hit the beach babe! Straight haired Hun? Throw it out of that bun! , You're natural color is usually what looks best on you. , A good trim every month or so for healthy ends works.
   
   Maybe an occasional cut for when you want a change. ,, Do whatever your heart desires!
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   Step 2: Clean out your binder

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   Step 3: backpack

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   Step 4: & locker once a week.

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   Step 5: Have all the necessary papers

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   Step 6: notebooks etc.

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   Step 7: Get a homework planner or agenda notebook and write down every assignment.

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   Step 8: Start studying for any test or quiz at least a week before the day of it.

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   Step 9: Take notes.

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    Step 10: Learn how to work as a team.

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    Step 11: Remember to take charge

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    Step 12: but not too bossy.

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    Step 13: In the end

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    Step 14: just do your work well and follow the steps above.

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    Step 15: Be nice

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    Step 16: and caring.

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    Step 17: Be yourself.

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    Step 18: Try giving different people compliments throughout your day.

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    Step 19: If it's possible

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    Step 20: see if you can give every person in your school or grade a true

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    Step 21: kind compliment throughout the year.

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    Step 22: Sit with different people at lunch and in class.

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    Step 23: Every once in a while when a newbie looks lost

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    Step 24: subtly guide them in the right direction.

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    Step 25: If you see someone drop a something

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    Step 26: help them pick it up.

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    Step 27: Don't be afraid to talk to other people.

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    Step 28: Sex is not cool and is something you should not get caught in or even participate in.

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    Step 29: Clean your ears with q-tips weekly.

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    Step 30: Clean your earrings too (if you have them.)

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    Step 31: Make sure you shower or bath at least every other day.

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    Step 32: In the shower or bath

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    Step 33: you should shave your underarms and your legs.

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    Step 34: Each night before bed

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    Step 35: put on antiperspirant

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    Step 36: or deodorant.

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    Step 37: Do not shave your arms.

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    Step 38: Find a product that works with your hair.

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    Step 39: Shampoo & condition your hair.

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    Step 40: Wash your body with a nice smelling soap & body wash.

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    Step 41: Try to scrub with a washcloth any areas you find dead skin.

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    Step 42: Once you're out of the shower try using a nice leave in conditioner.

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    Step 43: Air dry your hair

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    Step 44: because hair dryers can really damage hair.

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    Step 45: Don't go anywhere with sopping wet hair.

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    Step 46: Brush and floss your teeth with a good toothpaste and mouthwash at least two times each day.

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    Step 47: Use lotion on your hands

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    Step 48: or anywhere you have dry skin at least twice a week.

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    Step 49: Don't be afraid to put on some make-up

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    Step 50: and see what looks good on you.

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    Step 51: If your eyelashes are black

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    Step 52: then use black mascara.

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    Step 53: Eyeliner color depends just on your eyes and your face in general.

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    Step 54: If you have naturally nice colored lips

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    Step 55: clear lip gloss works.

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    Step 56: If you really want to go above and beyond you can use the makeup said above

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    Step 57: plus concealer

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    Step 58: loose powder/bronzer.

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    Step 59: Use neutral skin matching color eyeshadow.

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    Step 60: Remember

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    Step 61: it's just middle school!

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    Step 62: Remember that the key to a really good look is to go with the trend

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    Step 63: but with your own flavor.

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    Step 64: Don't wear casual clothes everyday.

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    Step 65: Buy bras that fit right.

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    Step 66: Buy underwear that doesn't have thick seams.

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    Step 67: For shoes Ugg Boots are a must (first pair in black

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    Step 68: others in other colors/design).

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    Step 69: If you can't afford Uggs

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    Step 70: EMUs is a brand that sell identical boots like Uggs but can be found at cheaper prices.

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    Step 71: If you can't afford Uggs or EMUs then just buy cute black "winter styled" boots

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    Step 72: or Fuggs.

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    Step 73: Converse/All Stars (again

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    Step 74: first pair in plain black

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    Step 75: others in other colors/design) are good

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    Step 76: comfortable

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    Step 77: and super trendy!

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    Step 78: Buy any adorable flip flops or sandals or boots that your heart desires.

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    Step 79: A pair of good athletic/running shoes are always necessary.

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    Step 80: Stick with your natural hair.

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    Step 81: Don't dye your hair a different color.

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    Step 82: You can occasionally curl/straighten/wave/cut your hair

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    Step 83: but not all the time.

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    Step 84: When it comes to styles the best and easiest ones are: ponytails braids buns Several variations can be found in hair tutorials on YouTube

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    Step 85: many of which are very easy and simple to do!

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    Step 86: Even just plain down

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    Step 87: or down with a cute headband or pretty barrettes or clips works.

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