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What happens when you give a snow globe a good shake? Flakes fly every-

where, of course. When the snow’s really stirred up, it can be hard even to see

who or what’s at the center. Our minds can get like that, too—thoughts and

feelings swirling this way and that. Sometimes they’re so stirred up that we

can’t see our own situation very clearly, either.

You know how it feels when your mind’s stirred up. When you get invited to

two parties on the same day. When Aris gets the drum solo after you prac-

ticed harder. When parents are arguing. When Elise, who you thought was a

friend, forms a homework club that doesn’t include you. It’s awfully hard to

make decisions or handle problems when there’s a storm swirling inside you.

If you could somehow keep from ever

getting jostled or stressed, you might

be able to keep any mental

blizzards from happening.

The truth is, that’s just

not possible.

Some days stir

up irritation,

impatience,

or uncertainty.

Other days

bring more

intense

feelings

like sadness,

anxiety, or

anger. One

thing’s guaran-

teed, though:

Every girl gets

shaken up by

something.