We are capable of great things

Being a girl is not as easy as it looks. There’s the bad hair days, the ‘I just want to cry’ days, the WHERE’S MY CHOCOLATE DAYS, and the everything is perfect days. But there is much more to being a girl than meets the eye.

Beauty- it is what on the inside that counts, but girls don’t always feel that way. There are always the constant worries about body image, having the ‘in’ fashion and fitting into society.  Being a girl is a 24 hour, around the clock job, that requires strength and will power, but no matter what we are all individuals and perfect just the way we are.

Have you ever thought to yourself, “What on earth will I wear?”, or “I hope he likes me?”, before a first date? Yeah, me too.
But the truth is that you don’t have to be anyone but yourself. If a guy doesn’t appreciate you or respect you for who you are, then ask yourself “Is he really worth it?”. Finding the perfect guy is not as simple as it seems, but here are a few tips I have to look for in a genuine guy:

1.       He asks question about you and what you interests/hobbies are etc.
2.       He compliments you.
3.       He doesn’t change who is he is when he is around others.
4.       He is genuine and makes you laugh and smile.
5.       He isn’t big headed and doesn’t try to impress you.

Finding love is finding someone who makes your heart beat faster, your insides feel warm and fuzzy and finding someone who loves you for YOU. The important thing for a girl to remember is to never underestimate yourself, because you are a WOMAN and we are capable of great things.

Always practice being self-confident, this not only decreases the chances of suffering from anxiety or depression but makes you feel good about yourself. The next time you walk past a mirror or catch a glimpse of yourself in a shop window think to yourself, ‘I am an individual and I am beautiful’. This not only puts a smile on your face but the happiness you feel within is projected outwards onto others you are around, creating a positive environment for yourself.

Being a girl can be high maintenance, and although at times we feel like things can’t get any worse we always know our friends and family will be there for us. Through the tears, happiness, joys, worries, scares and heart-breaks, girls will always stick together and always be waiting to help a friend in need. You know why? Because we understand.

So, before you eat twenty Tim Tams and before your face becomes streaked with mascara tears on your next bad day, think if it is really necessary. Look around at the life you have created for yourself and remember that no one is ever alone. If you ever do feel alone, seek help and advice in times of trouble from services such as Kids Help Line, or, reachout.com.au or here at www.tuneinnotout.com. We are girls, and yes we have needs and wants and dramas, but we are individual and are perfect in every way. And apart from our gossip and our dramatic nature, we have way more fun than the guys. So enjoy it, embrace it and LOVE it!!! GIRL POWER!!!

By Jess.

A bit about Jess: Hi my name is Jess, I’m am 16 and live on the Sunshine Coast in QLD. I am passionate about the dramatic arts and I want to help improve Australia’s future by getting involved with any extra curricular activities I can. I love to write and I value friends and family because at the end of the day they are the people that will always be there for you.

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